Matt Dembicki's Blog, page 10
August 6, 2011
BrickFair 2011
After visiting BrickFair--the largest Lego fan festival on the East Coast--for the past three years, Adam took the plunge and exhibited this year. Below are photos from the event.
Last-minute building at home
A few space soldiers
Getting figs in place
C'mon, get happy!
Trouble at the chocolate factory
Remember the 35mm camera?
Golden and Silver Age Cap'n
Final preps before doors open to the public
Killer slug
In formation
Falling clones
Pizza party on the Death Star(Except for Boba Fett; carrots for him!)
I forgot what these Japanese robots were called
This way to Awesometown!
Speaking of awesome....
Crazy horse
I really liked the stained-glass windows,which were inside the church
Swim!
NASA had an exhibit; Here were seehow astronauts poop
I love the mini/minimalist designs
Mini-city...
mini-tank...
I guess someone from Steeltown was exhibiting.
And mini-farm
How to make a Lego ship in a bottle
Final touches on the Titanic
How cool are elephants as war vehicles?
It's an Ent, but it reminded me of Swamp Thing
Blue Lagoon?
D.C. Comics characters
Green Lantern
The BrickFair trophies
Three-headed awesomeness
Bringing style to the waste can
Nuff said
Hamming it for the camera
Modulex are mini Legos usedby architects in the '60s-'80s
And the attendants roll in!
Last-minute building at home
A few space soldiers
Getting figs in place
C'mon, get happy!
Trouble at the chocolate factory
Remember the 35mm camera?
Golden and Silver Age Cap'n
Final preps before doors open to the public
Killer slug
In formation
Falling clones
Pizza party on the Death Star(Except for Boba Fett; carrots for him!)
I forgot what these Japanese robots were called
This way to Awesometown!
Speaking of awesome....
Crazy horse
I really liked the stained-glass windows,which were inside the church
Swim!
NASA had an exhibit; Here were seehow astronauts poop
I love the mini/minimalist designs
Mini-city...
mini-tank...
I guess someone from Steeltown was exhibiting.
And mini-farm
How to make a Lego ship in a bottle
Final touches on the Titanic
How cool are elephants as war vehicles?
It's an Ent, but it reminded me of Swamp Thing
Blue Lagoon?
D.C. Comics characters
Green Lantern
The BrickFair trophies
Three-headed awesomeness
Bringing style to the waste can
Nuff said
Hamming it for the camera
Modulex are mini Legos usedby architects in the '60s-'80s
And the attendants roll in!
July 30, 2011
D.C. Zinefest 2011
Here are some photos from today's D.C. Zinefest, the city's first zinefest in at least a decade. It had a good vibe, and a good number of local cartoonists were on hand. The D.C. Conspiracy had a workshops on comics and artist/friend Steve Loya held a workshop on his magnificent splotch monsters.
Attendees enjoying a free copy of Magic Bullet #2.
The fest had a good, steady crowd throughout the day.
Steve Loya selling his wonderful animal drawingsand splotch monster illustrations.
The D.C. Conspiracy crew selling the group's wares.
Writer Joe Carabeo and artist Carolyn Belefski, who is drawinga story for Leggettes (I think).
Mark McMurray (center) and friends, who had copies of their new Mix Tape #2.
Adam working on one Steve's blotch monsters.
Cartoonist Katie Omberg chats with fans.
Adam's new mini-comics, Jailbreak and The Never-Ending War,sold pretty well. We'll have more copies for the Small PressExpo in September!
Attendees enjoying a free copy of Magic Bullet #2.
The fest had a good, steady crowd throughout the day.
Steve Loya selling his wonderful animal drawingsand splotch monster illustrations.
The D.C. Conspiracy crew selling the group's wares.
Writer Joe Carabeo and artist Carolyn Belefski, who is drawinga story for Leggettes (I think). 
Mark McMurray (center) and friends, who had copies of their new Mix Tape #2.
Adam working on one Steve's blotch monsters.
Cartoonist Katie Omberg chats with fans.
Adam's new mini-comics, Jailbreak and The Never-Ending War,sold pretty well. We'll have more copies for the Small PressExpo in September!
July 24, 2011
The Eisners and Comic Con
Trickster
didn't take home an Eisner this weekend, but we (Trickster contributing artist Andrew Cohen, Fulcrum Publishing editor Haley Berry and I) had a great time at the Eisner gala and Comic Con in San Diego. It's a good event when you're with awesome friends and laughing all the time. I've posted a few photos below.
Folks pour in to Comic Con on Friday morning.
A display of the Eisner Award nominees.
Myself and Andrew at the Eisner gala. (Table 15 was an unlucky table that night.)
A highlight that evening was meeting actor Lance Henriksen (Aliens, Millennium).
Trickster was one of the books featured in the TR!CKSTER event, which was across the street from Comic Con.
Who doesn't love a Wookie backpack?
An unfortunate situation with an Andre the Giantlook-alike.
Folks pour in to Comic Con on Friday morning.
A display of the Eisner Award nominees.
Myself and Andrew at the Eisner gala. (Table 15 was an unlucky table that night.)
A highlight that evening was meeting actor Lance Henriksen (Aliens, Millennium). 
Trickster was one of the books featured in the TR!CKSTER event, which was across the street from Comic Con.
Who doesn't love a Wookie backpack?
An unfortunate situation with an Andre the Giantlook-alike.
June 27, 2011
Photos from ALA 2011
Here are a few photos of friends and comic writers and artists who I admire and had the pleasure to chat with at the 2011 American Library Association conference this weekend.
Matt Kish, who I know from exhibiting at the Small Press and Alternative Comics Expo each year, has a wonderful art book coming out in October.
Moby-Dick in Pictures
(600 pages!) from Tin House Books will knock your socks off!
Matt sketching for fans.
Jim Ottaviani has his new book Feynman out from First Second Books. It's the high quality you've come to expect from Jim, and at first look, even better!
Carla Speed McNeil was at artist alley with collections of
Finder
and original art.
Raina Telgemeier was there with copies of her Eisner-nominated
Smile
(and I got to find out about her new project). Dave Roman was promoting his just-released
Astronaut Academy
from First Second Books. I haven't read it yet, but it looks wonderful. Stellar art and a beautiful silver cover on one of the editions. I bet my sons will love it, too.
That's me on the left with
Trickster
contributing writers Michael Thompson (center) and Tim Tingle (right) at a Trickster signing at the Consortium booth.
We had quite a line for the signing. :)
I had such a wonderful time with these guys and the crew of Fulcrum Books. Michael and Tim were absolutely awesome at the Trickster session later in the day. I was humbled to have the opportunity to be on the panel with them.
A neat photo I saw at a Starbucks in New Orleans--a newspaper stand promoting its weekend color comics. It kinda made me feel sad.
Matt Kish, who I know from exhibiting at the Small Press and Alternative Comics Expo each year, has a wonderful art book coming out in October.
Moby-Dick in Pictures
(600 pages!) from Tin House Books will knock your socks off! 
Matt sketching for fans.
Jim Ottaviani has his new book Feynman out from First Second Books. It's the high quality you've come to expect from Jim, and at first look, even better!
Carla Speed McNeil was at artist alley with collections of
Finder
and original art.
Raina Telgemeier was there with copies of her Eisner-nominated
Smile
(and I got to find out about her new project). Dave Roman was promoting his just-released
Astronaut Academy
from First Second Books. I haven't read it yet, but it looks wonderful. Stellar art and a beautiful silver cover on one of the editions. I bet my sons will love it, too.
That's me on the left with
Trickster
contributing writers Michael Thompson (center) and Tim Tingle (right) at a Trickster signing at the Consortium booth.
We had quite a line for the signing. :)
I had such a wonderful time with these guys and the crew of Fulcrum Books. Michael and Tim were absolutely awesome at the Trickster session later in the day. I was humbled to have the opportunity to be on the panel with them.
A neat photo I saw at a Starbucks in New Orleans--a newspaper stand promoting its weekend color comics. It kinda made me feel sad.
June 16, 2011
Best of show for design
'Trickster' has received the Southwest Book Design and Production Award for graphic novels and was also named best of show!
June 13, 2011
'Trickster' events at ALA
Next week I'll be attending the annual American Library Association conference in New Orleans. Here's a list of events I'll be part of:
Sat., June 25, 1:30-3:30 pm, Room 338: Engaging Readers, Respecting Traditions Graphic Novel RoundtableSun., June 26, 9-10 am, Room TBD: Coffee Klatch with YALSASun., June 26, 1:30-2 pm, In-booth signing (Fulcrum Booth #1255), with Trickster contributing writers Michael Thompson and Tim TingleSun., June 26, 4-5:30 p.m., Room 284: 'Trickster' Panel: Bridging Generations, Bridging Cultures (With Michael and Tim)
Sat., June 25, 1:30-3:30 pm, Room 338: Engaging Readers, Respecting Traditions Graphic Novel RoundtableSun., June 26, 9-10 am, Room TBD: Coffee Klatch with YALSASun., June 26, 1:30-2 pm, In-booth signing (Fulcrum Booth #1255), with Trickster contributing writers Michael Thompson and Tim TingleSun., June 26, 4-5:30 p.m., Room 284: 'Trickster' Panel: Bridging Generations, Bridging Cultures (With Michael and Tim)
May 24, 2011
Busy summer
Here are a few places I'll be this summer:
June 26 at the American Library Association convention in New Orleans. There will actually be a session devoted just to Trickster ! I'll be joined by Trickster contributing writers Michael Thompson and Tim Tingle! This will be awesome!
July 22-24 at San Diego Comic Con with Trickster contributing artist Andrew Cohen. We will be there for the Eisner Awards gala (Trickster is up for an Eisner in the anthology category. Please remember to vote! Deadline is June 13!) We will also be participating in another event: TR!CKSTER, a cool (and free) way to mingle and chat with indie comics creators. Trickster will be one of the many, many features.
July 30 at the DC Zinefest with Adam, who is working on a new solo comic anthology.
We're humbled to participate in all these events. Thank you, kind reader, for your continued support!
June 26 at the American Library Association convention in New Orleans. There will actually be a session devoted just to Trickster ! I'll be joined by Trickster contributing writers Michael Thompson and Tim Tingle! This will be awesome!
July 22-24 at San Diego Comic Con with Trickster contributing artist Andrew Cohen. We will be there for the Eisner Awards gala (Trickster is up for an Eisner in the anthology category. Please remember to vote! Deadline is June 13!) We will also be participating in another event: TR!CKSTER, a cool (and free) way to mingle and chat with indie comics creators. Trickster will be one of the many, many features.
July 30 at the DC Zinefest with Adam, who is working on a new solo comic anthology.
We're humbled to participate in all these events. Thank you, kind reader, for your continued support!
April 24, 2011
Easter at the zoo
Today was an awesome day to hit the National Zoo. We got there early before the crowds, found a prime parking spot and saw many of the animals during feeding.
April 23, 2011
ALA session on 'Trickster'
I will be co-presenting a session at the 2011 American Library Association conference in New Orleans on Sunday, June 26, with contributing Trickster storytellers Michael Thompson and Tim Tingle! Stay tuned for more!
April 8, 2011
'Trickster' up for Eisner Award
Trickster is a nominee for the 2011 Eisner Award--the comics industry's top honor--in the anthology category. It's a great honor to be on the short list! Thanks to all the book's supporters, including indie bookstores, libraries, comic shops, indie comics expos, other comics creators and, of course, readers! And I'd like to especially thank the contributors and Fulcrum Publishing!
