Phoenix ComiCon Rises this weekend in the Valley of the Sun!

Arizona-- Rising, like well, the Phoenix in the Valley of the Sun, this year's Phoenix ComiCon has expanded to four amazing days, May 26-29th. And, on hand for the red-hot show are amazing artists Michael Golden, making a return to the show, Mark Texeira and Joe Jusko.

Legendary comic creator Michael Golden is known for his work on Rogue, Spartan X, Bucky O'Hare, "G.I. Joe," Doctor Strange," "Batman Family," "The 'Nam," and so much more. Current books on Golden, including his sketchbook "Michael Golden: MORE Heroes and Villains," will be available at the convention. Stop by his table for more information.

Fine art painter and illustrator Mark Texeira will also be returning to Phoenix with his new sketchbook, the hardcover edition of "Mark Texeira: Nightmares and Daydreams." Mark is known worldwide for his work on "Ghost Rider," "MoonKnight," "Black Panther," and will be known soon for two Punisher mini-series slated for release!

Wondrous painter Joe Jusko joins the cast as well at this event. You no doubt have seen his amazing work on the Marvel Masterpieces trading card series, cards on the works of Edgar Rice Burroughs, and some new amazing covers from Dynamite Entertainment as well as SO much more. Joe will have copies of his new sketchbook from Eva Ink publishing at the show, "Joe Jusko: Savage Beauty."

Joining the line-up at the convention are other wonderful creators and actors: Billy Dee Williams, Elvira, Ernie Hudson, George Takei, inker Rodney Ramos, Billy Tucci, Ethan Van Sciver, J. Scott Campbell, Jim Calafiore, Joseph Michael Linsner, Larry Hama, writer and publisher Renee Witterstaetter (Eva Ink) and many more! TOO many to list here, in fact.

"We present the chance for fans to meet with your favorite actors and get their autograph (and have your photo taken with them!). We bring out the top comic book writers and artists in the industry, feature many genres from pop culture and present a full weekend of events and activities for you and your family," says Matt Solberg, the Convention Director.

Festivities kick off Thursday afternoon and continue throughout the weekend. Spend the day checking out the exhibitor hall, meeting actors and writers, buying that hard to find collectible item, then attend concerts and dances that last till 2AM on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night.

Full event passes are only $35 till the weekend, and kids twelve and under always get in for free (with paid adult membership).

"As you can imagine, we're stoked," says Solberg "And can't wait to show you why the valley of the sun is the most fun place to be this Memorial Day Weekend."

The Phoenix ComiCon takes place May 26th-29th at the Phoenix Convention Center and Hyatt Regency.

For more information go to: www.phoenixcomicon.com
For more information on the listed artists go to: www.evainkartistgroup.com

Eva Ink Appearance Schedule Announced for 2011-- So far!

Hey Everyone-- Welcome to our Convention List for Eva Ink Artist Group. Below is the list of conventions we and our friends are scheduled to be attending for 2011. Note that all appearances are tentative and subject to the artists work schedule. We'll also be adding shows etc. and changing as things go during the year. These lists always tend to be organic and take on a life of their own. :-)

You can stay updated at: www.evainkartistgroup.com


If you are interested in commissions, books or prints from any of the artists or writers listed below, please contact us at: evaink@aol.com

And if you are a conventioneer, we'd love to hear about YOUR show for either this year OR next!

Best,
Renee

2011 and Here we go!

Mike Carbonaro's Comic Book Marketplace--New York
February 19th
Booked: Michael Golden, Mark Texeira, Steve Scott, Rodney Ramos, Renee Witterstaetter

Wizard World Miami
February 26-27th
Booked: Michael Golden, Mark Texeira, Rodney Ramos, Renee Witterstaetter

South X Southwest Festival (SXSW)--Austin Texas
March 11-13th
Booked: Kerry Gammill, Rodney Ramos, Keith Wilson

De Stripdagen Gorinchem-- The Netherlands
March 12th-13th
Booked:  Minck Oosterveer

Wizard World Toronto
March 18th-20th
Booked: Michael Golden, Mark Texeira, Rodney Ramos, Renee Witterstaetter

Megacon-- Orlando
March 25th-27th
Booked: Michael Golden, Steve Scott, Renee Witterstaetter

Virginia ComiCon
April 9th
Booked: Steve Scott

I-Con Sience Fiction Convention--Long Island
April 15th-17th
Booked: Michael Golden, Rodney Ramos, Renee Witterstaetter, Ric Meyers

Wizard World Anaheim
April 30th-May 1st
Booked: Michael Golden, Mark Texeira, Steve Scott, Renee Witterstaetter

Hawthorne High School Comic Book Show
May 14th
Booked: Mark Texeira

Ganshoren Comic Book Convention-- Belgium
May 15th
Booked: Minck Oosterveer

Big Wow Comic Book Show-- San Jose, CA
May 21st and 22nd
Booked: Michael Golden, Mark Texeira, Renee Witterstaetter

Wizard World Big Apple Spring Show
May 21st and 22nd
Booked: Rodney Ramos, Ric Meyers

Phoenix Comic Con
May 26th-29th
Booked: Michael Golden, Mark Texeira, Steve Scott, Joe Jusko, Renee Witterstaetter

Heroes Charlotte
June 3rd-5th
Booked: Michael Golden, Renee Witterstaetter, Mark Texeira


Calgary Comic Con
June 17th-19th
Booked: Michael Golden, Mark Texeira, Steve Scott, Joe Jusko, Renee Witterstaetter

Wizard World Philly
June 17th-19th
Booked: Minck Oosterveer, Rodney Ramos

Albuquerque Comic Con
June 24th-26th
Booked: Michael Golden, Minck Oosterveer, Mark Texeira, Steve Scott, Rodney Ramos, Liam Sharp, Joe Jusko, Renee Witterstaetter

San Diego Comic Con
July 20th-24th
Booked: Michael Golden, Renee Witterstaetter
Location: Naked  Fat Rave Booth

Wizard World Chicago
August 11th-14th
Booked: Michael Golden, Mark Texeira, Renee Witterstaetter, Rodney Ramos

Baltimore Comic Con
August 20th and 21st
Booked: Michael Golden and Renee Witterstaetter, more TBD

ComiCONN--Stamford, CT
August 27th
Booked: Michael Golden

Aviles Comics Festival--Spain
September 13th-18th
Booked: Renee Witterstaetter, Ric Meyers


Detroit FanFare
September 24th and 25th
Booked: Steve Scott

New York Comic Con
October 14th-16th
Booked: Michael Golden, Mark Texeira, Steve Scott, Renee Witterstaetter, Rodney Ramos

Wizard World Mid-Ohio--Columbus
October 22nd and 23rd
Booked: Michael Golden, Mark Texeira, Rodney Ramos, Renee Witterstaetter

Winnipeg Comic Con
October 28th-30th
Booked: Michael Golden, Mark Texeira, Steve Scott, Rodney Ramos, Ric Meyers, Renee Witterstaetter

Wizard World Austin
November 11th-13th
Booked: Michael Golden, Mark Texeira, Rodney Ramos, Renee Witterstaetter

Malta Comic Con
November 26th and 27th
Booked: Michael Golden and Renee Witterstaetter



2012

Jan. --Wizard World New Orleans



More updates coming soon!!

New Mark Texeira Sketchbook Available for Ordering!

Our new sketchbook on Mark Texeira will be in stores in December. If you haven't ordered your copy, it's not too late. You can let your comic store or Diamond know now. ISBN numbers are below. The book is available in signed and sketch editions. You can also order directly from: evaink@aol.com



Best,

Renee



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"Mark Texeira: Nigthmares and Daydreams" Sketchbook

From Master Illustrator, Mark Texeira, take a journey on the dark side as we explore many of Mark's covers and sketches with a decidedly "bent" viewpoint--from his creator-owned character Pscythe, to monsters and babes--full of brawn and beauty-- this is volume doesn't repeat any art appearing in any other retrospective. A must have for any fan of fine art! And, who knows, you might even find a few of the cast showing up in your own slumberland. Great for Halloween and Beyond!


Artist(s): Mark Texeira

Bio notes: Renee Witterstaetter


Hardcover
Full Color
48 Pages


Signed Edition:ISBN: 978-1-4507-1734-2

$39.99


Sketch Edition:ISBN: 978-1-4507-1735-9

$150.

(Featuring an original sketch by Mark Texeira)

Eva Ink Artist Group Im-PRINTING at Virginia ComiCon

We love this show and love the folks that run it. Hope you'll come by and see us all. Golden, Steve Scott and myself will be there for Eva Ink Artist Group, and we'll also have some of our associates, Joe Jusko and Rodney Ramos joining us. It's shaping up to be a fantastic show!! And if you are interested in being on anyone's commission list, please let me know at: evaink@aol.com

Best,
Renee
:-)

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For Immediate Release
November 15th, 2010
Note: Artwork Attached

Michael Golden and Eva Ink Artist Group "Im-print" at Virginia ComiCon!
Golden, Scott, Jusko and Ramos round out the Roaster!

Richmond, VA-- The Biggest Comic Convention in Virginia, the Virginia ComiCon is coming up this weekend! And there is going to be a special Michael Golden print to mark the occasion!

Eva Ink Artist Group will be at the show en force with legendary artist and creator Michael Golden. Michael is known for his groundbreaking work on such books as “The’Nam,” “G.I. Joe,” “Doctor Strange,” “The Micronuats,” and much more. And currently Golden is working on “Spawn 200” with Todd McFarlane, as well as a few other special books in the works with IDW and more. Michael will have copies of his new book “Michael Golden: MORE Heroes and Villains” at the show, in addition to other books , DVD's and prints. Golden will be signing and sketching both days of the show.

Artist Steve Scott, fresh off his successful “Batman Confidential” gig for DC Comics, will have copies of his sketchbook “Steve Scott Sketches” as well as some new prints he’ll be debuting in Virginia for the occasion. Steve’s work has recently graced issues of “X-Men Forever,” “Green Lantern”-- special projects, and also includes amazing work on Hulk, Indiana Jones, and production work for “Smallville” as well. Steve will be signing and sketching both days of the show.

Writer and color artist Renee Witterstaetter will also be on hand to sign copies of her books “Excess: The Art of Michael Golden,” “Tex: The Art of Mark Texeira,” “Dying for Action—The Life and Films of Jackie Chan,” “Spartan X,” and her new book “Kerry and the Scary Things.”

Also joining the convention is fine art painter supreme, Joe Jusko, who is also the subject of two new Eva Ink Publishing sketchbooks, the first one hitting stands now--“Joe Jusko: Savage Beauty.” Copies of the book will be available at the show while supplies last. Joe is know for his beautiful cover work featuring Marvel, DC and Edgar Rice Burroughs characters, and much more, including beautifully painted Lara Croft sequential pages, and creation of the comic book series "Cops: The Job." With a legacy too lengthy to even mention here, Joe will be signing and sketching at the show both days.

Renowned inker and illustrator Rodney Ramos, will be joining the group as well in his first ever appearance in Virginia! Rodney will have a plethora of pages and prints available for the Virginia ComiCon. And will be sketching and signing as well. Rodney has worked for every major comic book company out there, on their most prominent characters. If you collect comics, you have a hundred of his works in your collection, no doubt. Don't miss his first appearance at the VA ComiCon!

In addition to Golden, Jusko, Scott, Ramos and Witterstaetter, the amazing guest list for this weekend includes Ethan Van Sciver, Arthur Suydam, Larry Hama, Mike McKone, Billy Tucci, Tim Seeley, Jim Calafiore, Budd Root, Brian Pulido, and many more!

For more information or to book a sketch with the featured artists above, contact Renee Witterstaetter at: evaink@aol.com

For more information on the VA ComiCon, go to: vacomicon.com


(Above: A pilgrim Spidey piece from Michael Golden for "Spiderman 1602." Just reminded me of Virginia for some reason.--R.)

"Joe Jusko: Savage Beauty"--Set to Hit Stores! Order your Copy Now!

Hi Ya'll-- Our newest sketchbook, "Joe Jusko: Savage Beauty." is due to arrive any day now! BUT, if you didn't order a copy with your local retailer yet, it's not too late! Now is the time! Give your friendly local comic book shop a shout and tell 'em you want one!

The sketchbook comes in two versions: Signed and Sketch Edition, and is limited to 1,000 copies.

Here are the details!

Artist: Joe JuskoIntroduction by: Tim BradstreetBio Notes: Renee Witterstaetter

Signed Artbook: $39.99ISBN: 978-1-61539-966-6

Deluxe Original Sketch Edition: $125ISBN: 978-1-61539-967-3

Hardcover, limited edition. Full color. 48 pages!


And look at this Dynamite cover (Okay, that's a little pun, since the awesome Nick Barrucci and the former Vampy wrangler's at Harris, gave the permission to use this voluptuous vixen)!

If you have any questions on ordering the book, don't hesitate to contact me at: evaink@aol.com

If you don't have a retailer near you, you can also order the book directly from us!

--Renee