CULTURE

Cat Staggs Talks Star Wars and Comics

By Peter Ha on August 31, 2010

We caught up with Cat Staggs after Celebration V to chat about Star Wars, why she chose to do a Tusken Raider Stormtrooper helmet and how she got started in a galaxy far, far away.

Read more: http://techland.com/2010/08/31/cat-staggs-talks-star-wars-and-comics/#WordPress#ixzz0yEJzdxXr

Hello kiddies! Getting ready for Dragon Con this coming weekend in Atlanta GA. I will be doing the usual con sketches and will have a varaity of prints and original art available at my table.  I will be located in the Comic and Pop Art Alley (in the Hyatt Regency) at table TBL 64. No word on panels yet but if it changes i will post about them.

In addition to the above i will have a limited edition print as part of the Art Of Akira Exhibit.  It will be available to purchase initially at the exhibit and then later at my table.  In cooperation with Joe Peacock and ToonSeum – The Art of Akira, is an extensive exhibit of original production artwork from the most influential anime of all time. A weekend of special programming spotlighting Katsuhiro Otomo‘s masterpiece, with panels (Saturday at 4pm), presentations and a gallery of works from the largest private collection of Akira artwork. The Art of Akira will prove to be an exciting event for any fan of anime or animation – demonstrating in great detail why this contemporary classic is widely cited as an influence on creators from a myriad of mediums.

Big Damn Heroes Vol 2

I will have limited prints of this and Vol 1 at Dragon Con

I just want to take a moment to thank all of you who picked up he CV print, came by for sketches, bid on the TK helmet project! Over $50,000 raised! (Tuskin Trooper raised an unexpected $1200 for Make A Wish!!! Thank you so much!), attended the Her Universe Fashion Show and supported the HU booth, or just stopped by to say hello! CV was fantastic and we had a great time! I think it may be my favorite one yet!  I am looking forward to the next one already!

As for now..i have work to get back to and what looks like a cold to shake that hit me yesterday as we were getting ready to leave Orlando.  So off to soup, work and prepping for Dragon Con….whew

Thanks again everyone!!

Here is my contribution to the Star Wars TK Helmet Project for Make a Wish Foundation. I have created a Tusken Trooper.

The TK Project is a charity event for the Make A Wish Foundation. The 501st Stormtooper Legion is inviting our Honorary Members, Friends Of the Legion and a few 501st troopers to create one of a kind Stormtrooper helmets. This project is similar to the Vader Project that Sarah Jo Marks and Dov Kelemer completed.

Hey folks…

I have to make a request of those reserving my CV print…

PLEASE DO NOT send multiple requests. This is only confusing the situation. We are working hard to get confirmation emails together. But with almost half of the prints being picked up Thursday,  please be patient as we compile the list.

Also.. Remarques will be done at the show. Please bring your requests to the show and any reference you may need. Adding them to your reservation may get lost in the shuffle.

Remarques will be $25 for pencil and $40 for b/w markers (I have added the marker option as requested)

Thanks for all your support and we can’t wait to see you in Orlando!

If you are interested in reserving a print here is the information again! Act now!

July 30, 2010
Writing Strong Female Characters
By Bonnie Burton
Photos by Nicole Love & Bonnie Burton

Star Wars: The Clone Wars voice actress Ashley Eckstein brought together some of today’s leading women who are movers and shakers in the various fields of sci-fi and fantasy on the “Her Universe: Shining the Spotlight on Female Fans” panel at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con.

Eckstein, who Star Wars fans already know as the voice of Ahsoka Tano on The Clone Wars as well as the founder of Her Universe apparel for female fans, moderated the panel which included Jane Espenson (producer/writer, Battlestar Galactica, Caprica, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Warehouse 13), Melinda Snodgrass (author, The Edge series; story editor, Star Trek: The Next Generation), Erika Kennair (Director of Development and Programming, Syfy Channel), Cat Staggs (Star War artist), and Mary

Franklin (Senior Events Lead, Lucasfilm Ltd.).

Looking at science fiction through female eyes, the panel discussed what kinds of entertainment female sci-fi fans want to see more of, what strides have been made, what has been missing up till now, what kinds of merchandise female fans want to see, and what female fans can do to encourage more of all of this.

Read the full article at starwars.com You can also watch the panel in its entirety(9 parts) on Your Tube

I have just gotten back from Comic Con and my inbox was busting at the seems! You guys are fantastic! I have gathered all the emails and will be sending out a confirmation email this week to all that have reserved this print! Thursday is going to be one hell of a busy day! Thanks again!

If you are interested in reserving a print here is the information again! Act now!

Hey guys..just in the nick of time here it is! Finally!! My design for Her Universe!
See you in San Diego!!

Convention Sketches

Limited number of con sketches will be taken. Please come by early to get on the list

Grey Scale

8 x 10 Headshots $50

11 x 14 Bust/full figure $100

Available for sale 2010 Sketchbook: I Can Has Sketchbook, *2009 , *2009 Special ed and *2006 (*while supplies last) I will also have original art, custom iPhone cases and limited prints available.

Saturday, July 24

6:30-7:30 Her Universe: Shining The Spotlight on Female Fans— Ashley Eckstein (Star Wars: The Clone Wars) brings together some of today’s leading women who are movers and shakers in the various fields of sci-fi and fantasy. Looking at science fiction through female eyes, the panel will discuss what kinds of entertainment female sci-fi fans want to see more of, what strides have been made, what has been missing up to now, what kinds of merchandise female fans want to see, and what female fans can do to encourage more of all of this. Panelists include Jane Espenson (producer/writer,Battlestar Galactica, Caprica, Buffy The Vampire Slayer), Melinda Snodgrass (author, The Edge series; story editor Star Trek: The Next Generation), Erika Kennair (director of development and current programming, Syfy Channel), Cat Staggs(Artist – Star Wars, TOPPS sketch cards, Marvel card sets, comic cover illustrator), Bonnie Burton (content developer, Lucas Online, official SW Blog), Katie Cook (artist, Star Wars, comics, webcomic Gronk), and Mary Franklin (senior events lead, Lucasfilm Ltd.). Q&A with audience members, too!Room 24ABC

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