A Success!

Heroes Con was a lot of fun! We met a lot of really fun and talented artists and had a really great time. Since I'm pretty new to the "con circuit," each one I go to I learn so much. This past weekend was particularly helpful because I was able to talk to a lot of artists about the future of web comics and how to go about self-publishing.



Left to right: My buddy Joe who set up some of his work at my table, me, Jared. My good buddies, Jarad and Scott (not pictured here) helped me out all weekend watching my booth at
times and helping me schlep all my stuff around. Thanks dudes!

Little Jimmy: But Chris, with renting a booth, traveling costs, and self-publishing, how do you keep something like Heroes Con affordable?

Chris: Well Jimmy, you try to cut down on costs and take some advice right out of the pages of Reed Gunther: go camping!

Little Jimmy: Wow, you must be young and lack life experience because that sounds like a terrible idea!

Chris: Haha, oh Jimmy... It was kind of terrible, yes, but cheap! And really hot... And we got a lot of bug bites...






Jarad and Scott emerge from the tent confused on why they agreed to accompny me on the trip.



Of course I never remember to take enough photos (sorry Kassandra!) but I did get one taken of us all out at dinner one night for some tasty pizza.



Left to right: me, Jarad, Scott, Rosemary, Guy, and Joe

I even got to do some drawings during the show! These were just examples I hung in the front of my table:








And look at all the stuff I was able to take back with me! It helped keep the three of us sane as we drove 13 hours back to Detroit on a hot day with no air conditioning...



Thanks to everyone to stopped by the booth to say hello, pick up a free button or two, or buy an issue. It means a lot and both Shane and I really appreciate all the support for Reed Gunther!

Bob Flynn art trade!

I've been meaning to post this a while back!

"Recently" the talented, Bob Flynn and the goofball artist, me did a little art trade. I sent Bob this little drawing of a knight:

I think it was a 7" x 11" piece of paper and really no big deal, just somethin' silly. Heck, I even colored it just for fun.


Because some time went by between Bob getting my drawing and him sending something to me, he said he felt bad.







So this is what he sent me to...



I was blown away! I mean, come on, this is too cool! Good golly, if I ever do an art trade with you again Bob, I'll be sure to send my drawing REALLY early and at a time where you're way too busy to send me something back. Then (hopefully) you'll feel an equal amount of guilt and I'll become the next recipient of another outstanding Flynn drawing.

I think we all know who came out on top in this trade! Thanks Bob!

It's that time of year again...

Here's a small card I did for my best-buddies' little brother's high school graduation. Congritulishuns!

A Little Summer Love Song

A simple drawing for my lady who's currently farther away from me this Summer than I'd like.

Where the Wild Things Are!

I was lucky enough to be able to participate in a really fun project that Cory Godbey put together as a tribute to Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are. Be sure to check out the blog here to see all the pieces contributed. There was some really fun and beautiful pieces!

Reed Gunther is available online!

Hey guys and gals!

Shane and I are happy to announce "Reed Gunther and the Steak Snacking Snake" is now available for purchase online here!



Shane has been working on putting together www.reedgunther.com with some fun info on the issue and the two schmucks who made it. So if you're interested in this strange cowboy and bear friend, then check out the first issue!


We've both been hearing some really nice comments about the story and work and it's really a pleasure to be receiving that kind of support. Thank you!