WINTER MEMORABILIA REVIEW

This was the last Memorabilia at the NEC as we know it. There are plans for big changes ahead to this show. So here's my look back at last weekend.

The first thing I noticed on the way in was the giant Predator looking as though he was a little lost. As if he wasn't sure why he was there.

'Should I be ripping the spines from people or patting them on the head?'.

I imagined he was pondering.

There was a good mix of people at this event. A different crowd to the MCM Comic Cons and more family orientated than the Cosplay Crew. Though if the organisers have their way this will be changing very soon.

I had the chance to draw a variety of different subjects over the weekend. From the usual Marvel/DC & Transformers, to family portraits, Warhammer and even Robocop. A small sampling of which are scattered amongst this posting.

Now if only I could find that Robocop.

As per usually my sketching duties were required from early on and carried me through most of Saturday before I could get a breather. Although there was less of crowd, there was enough to keep me busy throughout the day. When it became quieter I had the pleasure to chat to Paul H Birch who was manning the stall next to mine.

Once I got though my sketches on the Sunday I had the opportunity to take a walk around the show for what was the first time in ages. There was a lot to take in and see, a bit too much to with the limited time I had available.

A good show all in all with a nice relaxed atmosphere.

Here's little Isaac with his Warhammer sketch.

WINTER MEMORABILIA 19TH/20TH

I will be at the winter Memorabilia at the NEC Birmingham on the 19th/20th November. (This Week!) So be sure to pop down and check out the show. You could always pop by and pick up a sketch if you are so inclined :)

To see what else is happening at the show, just click here: www.memorabilia.co.uk

MCM AFTERMATH!

I was a guest at the MCM show in London on the 29th and 30th of October. Just last month! I had a fantastic and exhausting time. Thanks to all those who came over for a chat and to get sketches. I don't think I have ever had such a crowd. It was so busy that some good folks had to come back the following day to get sketches, as they never quite got to the front of the queue.

I will definitely be back next year!

Any who, no photos of the event as I was locked behind my table from Beginning to End. Here are a small sampling of some of the sketches I got through, and the fine people they were for.

BLUE PETER

THE CURSE OF BLACK PETER

If Anyone happened to be watching the BBC around 4.30 today, they would have caught sight of a Comic Book section Featuring Mark Millar and John Mccrea. With myself added to the mix We produced a nice little comic strip for the show "The Curse of Black Peter"

I was brought on board to give the comic page a little Shazam. With some ass kicking colours and eye popping word balloons the finished piece does the three of us proud.

You can see the feature on BBC iplayer or go to the BBC BLUE Peter website Here: to download the printable comic.

STOP THE PRESS! NEW PRINT

I will be at the London Comic Con MCM Expo this coming weekend. With me I will have my new A3 sized Spider-man over New York Print. Available at this size and on this high gloss stock only at the show.

Come and grab one.

No sticky fingers!

MCM EXPO LONDON COMIC CON

I am pleased to announce I will be attending the MCM London Comic-Con at the Excel Center on the 29th & 30th October. Come along for a great day out and sketch, or preferably two. I will be producing any character you like, the more challenging the better!

EMS THE ENTERTAINMENT MEDIA SHOW

I was invited along to The Entertainment Media Show at Earls Court on 1st & 2nd of October. This was my first time at this event and I doubt it will be my last. I enjoyed myself thoroughly at the show.

I was set an interesting challenge by Autograph hunter Tom Milburn. My fellow comic creator and friend John Mccrea who was also in attendance produced an fearsome Alien Sketch for Tom. The challenge was to see if I could create a Predator Sketch of equal scale to sit alongside.

I think they make a fine looking pair if I do say so myself.

Plus here's a couple more random creations from over the weekend.