NYCC is Back! Golden, Texeira and Scott lead up to the Big Event with Podcast and Gallery Opening!

Hey Folks-- Don't forget all the events this week. Steve Scott's podcast talking about his new Batman issue is on Wednesday night, and we have a gallery show opening at Illustration House on Thursday night, Oct. 7th!

See you at one of the events in the Big Apple! And I know, this kitty has nothing to do with anything, but Michael photoshopped it, it's cute, and it IS in costume. :-)
--Renee


New York, NY-- Get your costumes ready! New York ComiCon is back! This next weekend, Oct. 8-10th, and the Javits Center once again fills up with everything comics and anime! Joining the artistic line-up for the show will be comics creators Michael Golden, Mark Texeira, and Steve Scott, leading up to the big event with a podcast AND a gallery opening!

Michael Golden is known for many titles in his artistic legacy, notably as being co-creator of Rogue, Bucky O'Hare, Spartan X, Marionette, Bug, and more beloved characters. His storytelling work is touted in such books as "The 'Nam," "Doctor Strange," "Avengers," "G.I. Joe," and much more. You can see his recent work on covers for Marvel Comics, and more storytelling is in the works as well, starting off with pages inked over the legendary Neal Adams in their recent Batman collaboration. Michael will be located at table G-1 in Artist Alley.

Fine art painter and storyteller Mark Texeira is known for his stunning covers on so many Marvel comics, it would be hard to name them all. Titles routinely associated with his name include "Ghost Rider," "Black Panther," "Moonknight," and much more. Recently, Mark just completed a Punisher mini-series that will hit stands soon, as well as a few other projects for the Big M. His covers have also recently appeared as frontage for Vampirella and numerous other titles. Mark will be located at table G-3 in Artist Alley.

Artist Steve Scott will be on a special podcast the Wednesday before the NYCC, Oct. 6th, of "Where Monsters Dwell." Go to wheremonstersdwell.ca to find out more, as Steve will be talking about his exciting new Batman project that should be hitting the stands just before the convention! Steve will be located at table G-4 in Artist Alley. Known for his work on "Indiana Jones," "She-Hulk," "Hulk," "JLA," and much more, you can see a preview of Steve's Batman project on newsarama at:


http://www.newsarama.com/php/multimedia/album.php?gid=2549

Writer, editor and publisher Renee Witterstaetter will be joining the guys to sign copies of her new books "Excess: The Art of Michael Golden," and "Tex: The Art of Mark Texeira," both published by Vanguard Productions. She will also have copies of her film book "Dying for Action: The Life and Films of Jackie Chan," as well as copies of her numerous comic book work to choose from, including "Spartan X." Coming up for Renee is the impending publication of her new book "Kerry and the Scary Things." Stop by Renee's table and talk to either Renee or Constance, as well to inquire about commissions from any of the fellas above. Renee will be located at table G-2 in Artist Alley.


AND, don't forget, all three artists are being honored at a gallery opening in Manhattan, and YOU are invited. Eva Ink Artist Group and Illustration House are hosting an opening for Golden, Texeira and Scott at Illustration House on Thursday night, Oct. 7th, from 6-8. The address is 110 West 25th Street.

With podcasts and gallery shows galore, what a great way to lead up to the NYCC. See you there!


For more information on the artists and commissions contact Renee at: evaink@aol.com

Exclusive! Michael Golden Print Part of VIP Pack at Wizard World Chicago!

Hi All-- As part of the August grand tour, Eva Ink Artist Group will be headed to Wizard World Chicago this next weekend for some Chicago style hot dogs and one heck of a good convention. Michael Golden will have a print in the exclusive VIP pack as per below, and Texeira, Scott and myself will also be at the show sketching (were applicable.. I don't THINK you want a sketch from me, LOL) and signing our books and various product. Many of our artist and celeb friends will be in attendance as well! It's always a fun show, so we hope to see some of you there. Now, without further digression... more to read below.

--Renee
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Exclusive Power Girl Print by Michael Golden Part of VIP Package!



Rosemont-- Exclusives Abound @ Wizard World Chicago Comic Con!And for the first time EVER, Michael Golden's artwork will be featured as part of the VIP Package for the premiere upcoming pop-culture event!


Wizard World Chicago Comic Con is the place to be to collect exclusive prints, books, die cast cars, toys and other items, as more than 30 different pieces will be available only at the event, August 19-22 at the Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill.


But this eye-catching Power Girl piece by the co-creator of X-Men's Rogue, is available ONLY as part of the VIP exclusives. And it's certainly no mystery why Mr. G. was picked as part of this special promotion for the show.


During his career, Michael Golden has been an editor at DC Comics as well as senior art director at Marvel Comics, and has worked on numerous movie production projects, including some currently in development. His art has been the focus of gallery shows in places as diverse as New York,Gijon and Barcelona, Antwerp and Brussels, and his class onstorytelling has been conducted in Spain, Brussels, Canada, and theUnited States.


In addition to his groundbreaking art on titles such as "The 'Nam, "Micronauts," "G.I. Joe Yearbook," "The Avengers," "Batman," and "Dr.Strange," Golden's recent work can be seen on the covers of "Heroes for Hire," "Exiles," "Nightwing," "Uncanny X-Men," "Hulk Team-Up," "Wonder Woman," and "Spiderman 1602," among much more! Books on his work include the recent publications "Excess: The Art of Michael Golden," "Modern Masters: Michael Golden," "Heroes and Villains," and "MORE Heroes and Villains," most of which will be available from Michael in artist's alley while supplies.


Chicago Comic Con will easily be one of the top conventions of the year. And joining Golden at the event will be Eva Ink Artist Group contemporaries Mark Texeira and Steve Scott:


Currently Texeira is finishing up a Punisher limited series for Marvel Comics, and you no doubt know him from his stunning work on "Ghost Rider," "Moonknight," "Black Panther," "Conan," and much more. Mark will have copies of his books "Babes and Brawn," and "Tex: The Art of Mark Texeira," at the show.


Artist Steve Scott recently completed stints on "X-Men Forever," a Green Lantern special project and is currently working on a Batman story at DC Comics as well. At Wizard Chicago, Steve will be offering copies of his new sketchbook, "Steve Scott Sketches," while supplies last, as well as some exclusive prints!


This year's WWC also includes an impressive line-up from Hollywood including William Shatner, Linda Hamilton, James Marsters, Adam West,the Final Five Cylons from Battlestar Galactica, Linda Blair, Nicholas Brendon, Clare Kramer, Claudia Christian, Richard Roundtree, Julia Jones and many many more!


The line-up from the world of illustration and comics is also pretty amazing, and includes, along with Golden, Texeira and Scott: Joe Madureira, Arthur Suydam, Brian Pulido, J. Scott Campbell, Jim Calafiore, William Christensen of Avatar Press, Bill Sienkiewicz, Greg Horn, Stuart Sayger, Jill Thompson, Billy Tucci, Ethan Van Sciver, Leo Leibelman, James O'Barr, Mike McKone, Geof Darrow, Gary Friedrich, David Mack, Renee Witterstaetter, Mike Grell, and tons more! It can certainly be said that Chicago Comic Con boasts one of the largest Artist Alley in the country!


In fact, this amazing event features over 500 special guests and celebrities from the world of comic books, film & television,wrestling, pop culture and more! You will not want to miss out! And don't forget to sign up for the VIP package featuring that fantastic Michael Golden Power Girl print as well!


Chicago Comic Con runs from August 19-22, 2010 at the Rosemont Convention Center. For more information, go to: http://www.wizardworld.com/


For more information on commissions, and appearances of artists Michael Golden, Mark Texeira, Steve Scott and Eva Ink Artist Group, contact Renee at: evaink@aol.com