Her Universe Comic-Con Panel: Focus on Female Fans
July 31July 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
CV Print Reservation Update
July 26I 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!
Her Universe T-Shirt Debuting at Comic Con!
July 20Hey guys..just in the nick of time here it is! Finally!! My design for Her Universe!
See you in San Diego!!
San Diego Comic Con panel information
July 10
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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Her Universe design is coming!
July 2So my morning just took a turn for the bright side! Fed ex just dropped off my t-shirt designed for Ashley Eckstein’s Her Universe http://heruniverse.com/
This is all I can share for now but the wait is almost over! My shirt will be part of a big media push in a week or so. I cannot wait to share it with everyone! Once I have the all clear i will post the design, final shirt and the sketches.
I can’t thank Ashley enough for asking me to participate in this venture!
Hand Of Fate at starwars.com
June 25
“Hand Of Fate”
Artist: Cat Staggs
Today, StarWarsShop launches the fourth piece in its limited 12-part The Empire Strikes Back30th Anniversary Artwork Collection, a haunting image of Emperor Palpatine from his first appearance in the Star Wars saga by artist Cat Staggs.
| While we never actually see the Emperor in a physical setting in The Empire Strikes Back (he only appears as a hologram), Staggs has envisioned the scene as it takes place within the Emperor’s chambers on Coruscant, a locale that movie-goers had not yet been introduced to when Empirewas released in 1980. |
We asked Cat a few questions about “Hand of Fate,” and how she brought Empire’s Emperor to life (literally):
Read more at starwars.com
Star Wars Celebration V
June 19Star Wars.com has posted my artwork for Celebration V. “To Hoth And Back” The print is the third a series of star wars propaganda posters. The previous two are pictured below. “Spirit of ”77” and “They Were Expendable” from Celebration IV and Celebration europe (London).
The print will be the same size as the previous two 18 x 24. It will also have the weathered, aged look. Printed on high quality giglee’ paper.
Star Wars artists of extraordinary vision will be exhibiting and selling their original prints at Celebration V. Each of the artists listed here will have a limited number of prints available, created exclusively for the show, for sale August 12-15 as part of the Celebration Art Show.
Celebration Art Show Celebration Experience Exhibit Hall
Thursday through Saturday, August 12-14
10:00 AM — 7:00 PM
Sunday, August 15
10:00 AM — 5:00 PM
Days, times, and location subject to change. Please consult schedule closer to show.
For more information on Celebration V, go to www.starwarscelebration.com.
Heroes Con 2010
May 28Well Heroes Con is almost upon us. Just over one week away. I will be set up in Artists Alley table AA-706. I will be taking on a limited number of sketches over the weekend including head shots, busts or full figure pieces. Come by early and put your name on the list.
I will also be debuting my 2010 sketchbook at this years show. It is filled with the best of 2009-2010 along with some never before seen sketches. 28 pages with a full color centerfold. It will be priced at $10. I will also have limited copies of the remaining sketchbooks from 2006, 2009 and the limited ed Star Wars Fan Days 2009 books. There will also be limited prints available for $20 (2 for $30).
Every year Heroes puts on an Art Auction the Saturday night of the show. In the past I have contributed pieces including Sin City, Boba Fett, Power Girl and last year a monster Batwoman with Harley and Ivy. This year is no different. The piece is 19 x 24, done with my signature Copic markers on bristol vellum. Here is a teaser(right). To see the rest you will have to head down to Charlotte next weekend June 4-6.
For all your con information go to their website here
