JAVILAND Episode 30: The Christmas Show 2009

The Holiday Season hits JAVILAND! Our special Christmas Show featured a fairly large amount of callers, as well as a look back at our year in art, and a look toward 2010. Also, this was the 30th episode of JAVILAND, which feels great to have arrived at.

This episode we talked about what we each received from 2009. This took the form of artistic inspiration, new printing opportunities, experiences in exhibiting at comic conventions, etc. The artists also talked about their plans for 2010, such as what comics they plan to produce and what strategies they're going to employ in their art and branding.

Among the many topics we discussed were INDY COMIC BOOK WEEK and KA-BLAM, a Print of Demand printer. We also talked about the back cover artwork I created for Colin Panetta's new DEAD MAN HOLIDAY issue number Minus One. Ryan Dow's Christmas comic, LI'L BUDDHAS CHRISTMAS SPECIAL was also mentioned, which I recommend you read by clicking the link!

Joining us on the call for the first time on JAVILAND were two cartoonists who maintain fairly productive schedules. Tyler James is the creator of several webcomics including the romantic comedy OVER and also teaches comics as well as writing a column for the COMIC RELATED website. Mary Bellamy is the creator of the comic book AH HECK and FAUX. And Mary is currently taking pre-orders for her brand new line of plush dolls based on some of her characters!

Our other callers into JAVILAND included: Ted Seko, Ryan Dow, Colin Panetta and Gregory Giordano.

In the chatroom we were joined by Luis Escobar and Matt Munn,MarkCalifornia and Cameron Callahan,
Gonzalexx, Matt Zolman and Calmplex

A pretty heafty episode, that's for sure! But I think with the rich diversity of the cartoonists this episode, you really get a feel for the passion and creativity these individuals possess. Thanks to all for participating in this episode, and for following the podcast. I hope you have a very merry Holiday Season this year. 2010 will no doubt bring us lots more comics and lots more talk!

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JAVILAND Episode 29: Open Call topic night

This episode didn't have a particular topic, but I instead decided to keep it open for anything we wanted to talk about. Of course, it still revolved around the actual topics of art and comics, but it was nice to have a kind of buffet-type conversation.

Among the things we discussed were Ted Seko's recent appearance at the Gardena Holiday Craft Fair, and how he, as a comic book artist/creator was able to create a new product (a SUPERMONSTERS COLORING BOOK) for that specific show. We also talked about Merchandising, and how we can take some of our iconic images and brand them onto other products in addition to our comics. I also shared my experience at the Ronald McDonald House event at the Warner Bros. Ranch, drawing for kids.

Among the cool things we recommended you check out were:

Kevin Cross' new MONKEY MOD trailer and
Jim Lujan's new animated movie DAY OF THE UNICORN!

Joining me on the Call were : Ted Seko and , Ryan Dow. In the chatroom we were joined by Peter Palmiotti and Wet Ink Studios,MarkCalifornia and Cameron Callahan,
Vince Bayless

Thanks to everyone who participated, and thanks to everyone who listens to the show. Your support is much appreciated!

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