Signings

Jim will be signing copies of Ink Bloom at the Borders in Oak Park, Illinois on Wednesday June 9th from 7 to 9 PM, and at the Borders in Creve Coeur, Missouri on Wednesday June 16th from 7 to 9 PM.

Hope to see you all there. Now that the book is out here's a little more artwork to entice you to buy it.

In Stores Now!

Well, today is the day! Ink Bloom: Draw and Paint a Fantasy Adventure releases in book stores everywhere! What an amazing journey! From it's conception, two years ago, to the actual book being released is an absolute dream come true. For those following this blog, thank you for sharing in our creative process. So go buy a copy and tell us what you think. Hachi's journey starts with this book but doesn't end with it. And neither does ours!

I hope you enjoy it!

Sincerely,
Chris

Books

Well, less than a week until Ink Bloom hits the bookshelves. Lots of anxious anticipation on our end.
I've read a couple of excellent books lately. Flow My Tears the Policeman Said by Philip K. Dick, which is the best book I've read in quite a while.
Also, a manga called Kingyo Used Books by Seimu Yoshizaki. Each chapter explores a way in which manga from Kingyo Used Books influneces people's lives. Along the way it has little sidebars explaining the history of the manga mentioned in the panels, so it's funny and educational.
Also, on a side note, I will be debuting my Harajuku Zombies at the prestigious Rotofugi Gallery in Chicago in August. When I know the exact date I'll post it to the multitude of social networking outlets I have become a slave to.

Be sure to Check out Ink Bloom when it comes out next week.

Jim

Hachi invades Chicago

We debuted the book at the C2E2 show in Chicago this past weekend. We were stunned when Hachi showed up in the flesh. She really worked her magic on the crowd. Check out her facebook page for more photos from the show.
The reaction to the book was great. We were blown away and greatful for all of the nice things people had to say about it. Everyone said that a how-to with a story was a really unique and interesting concept, which we were elated to hear. It was an exciting weekend for Chris and I.

C2E2 setup

Here's our setup for the C2E2 show this weekend in Chicago at McCormick Place. Come see us in artist alley.

Imagine FX 56

Check out the exclusive spread on Ink Bloom in Imagine FX issue 56. Here's a picture of the cover, and the first couple of pages of our spread. Don't forget to check out Imagine FX's site as well at www.imaginefX.com

Voster

Ink Bloom got another mention in Imagine FX this month. Next month they're running an exclusive excerpt from the book. They're the best.

Here's a preview of one of the book's nastier characters. One Eye Voster, the meanest Lava Pirate of Tussoc.