Kokomo Con 2015

Thanks to everyone who stopped by the Vertically Challenged Artwork booth this year for new paintings of your favorite characters! I enjoyed meeting new fans and seeing old friends from previous years at Kokomo Con. Thanks for picking up copies of the Vertically Challenged comic book and my new collaborative book Frank Jordan: Evil Snowman (with author John Cosper)! It was so much fun to introduce the Vertically Challenged comic to new readers and to see people's reactions to the unique format of the book.

"Kokomo Con continues to be one of my favorite conventions each year. Shawn Hilton, Austin Meissnest, and Crew are dedicated to indy creators, artists, and fans, and it shows throughout the convention." 

I enjoy making the trip and reuniting with friends, fellow creators and fans. There's always a great vibe at this show and it's obvious that attendees are enjoying the event. Kokomo Con was the first convention I set up at as an artist and creator when Ramone Cologne's first book came out in 2010. I love this show and the support it has from the organizers and fans who return every year.

From a creator's point of view, Kokomo Con offers an amazing amount of booth and table space. I attend about a dozen conventions a year, and Kokomo Con has amazing space and rates for creators. It's great to have so much room to display artwork and books and not feel like you're crowding your neighbors. 

Speaking of neighbors: my neighbor at this year's con was Thunderous Arts, home of the super-talented painter Tabitha Ashley (on Twitter @ThunderousArts). Check out the amazing artwork she paints on vinyl records. I met Tabitha at last year's convention, and this year it was great to be next to her and see so many people enjoying her paintings. I will be commissioning some work from her and once you see her records, you probably will too. Check out her art on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/thunderousarts 

Ramone Cologne, and his biographer Rick McGee, made their first appearance at Kokomo Con in 2010.

 The second annual OC3 convention was this weekend at the Oldham County Library. I had a great time seeing returning attendees and meeting everyone who came for the first time. I got to introduce lots of people to Vertically Challenged Artwork, both the painting series and the book, and shared Ramone Cologne books with some new fans.

The Oldham County Library does a tremendous job organizing and running this convention. It's a great family and fan event and the organizers are comic fans and convention-goers themselves. They are very considerate of the artists and vendors and they know what it takes to put on a great show for everyone. I look forward to this convention each year!  http://www.oldhampl.org/oc3.html

CASA Superhero Run 2015

I've had the privilege again this year to design the artwork for the CASA Superhero Run in Lexington, Kentucky. Coming in September, the race raises funds to help recruit and train volunteers to provide the valuable services of the CASA organization CASA of Lexington. The illustrations I've created this year include promo art for signs and banners, art for the t-shirts and the winner's plaques, and an illustration for the capes that are given to each kid running in the Kids 1K. This event is an amazing and fun time and I'm glad to be involved as an artist, runner, and fundraiser each year. 

Vertically Challenged Marvel Comics Cover

Marvel Comics was recently accepting submissions for an Avengers Age of Ultron cover. I entered the fray. Check out my submission here:

http://marvelentertainmentfanart.tumblr.com/post/118463344999/ink-and-watercolor

Books and Rewards are Shipping Now for the new Vertically Challenged comic book

Got my Vertically Challenged kickstarter rewards and THEY ARE AMAZING. Thanks, @rrmcgee! pic.twitter.com/196EWmIrRX
— Bethany (@bookrarian) January 13, 2015

New Vertically Challenged comic book successfully funded on Kickstarter!

The Vertically Challenged comic book has reached its funding goal, and is still going toward additional funding. With 3 days left, there's still time to get involved and get some great rewards in addition to the book. I'm glad to have the pressure off of reaching the goal, and the next days are bonus, where I'll add in more surprises. Check out the project here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1510900017/vertically-challenged-comic-book-tall-tale-of-a-sh

New Vertically Challenged: The Comic Book Project on Kickstarter

Post by Ramone Cologne.

CASA Superhero Run, Lexington, Promotional Artwork, September 20, 2014 Event

I was honored to be asked to provide the artwork for the upcoming CASA Superhero Run. This is a 5K event in Lexington, Kentucky which raises funds for the CASA Organization, a non-profit made up of volunteers that represent abused and neglected children in the court system.

This is an amazing event, which I also participate in as a runner and fundraiser. I provided artwork for the t-shirt, superhero capes, award plaques and other promotion materials. The CASA heroes on the left may be spotted around Lexington and Richmond as the event gets closer. Hope to see you there on September 20!
http://www.lexingtoncasa.com/#!superherorun/coca

Derby City Comic Con 2014 Recap

Thanks to Chuck Moore, John and Kim Wilson, and Crew for an excellent job at putting together another successful Derby City Comic Con in Louisville, Kentucky. Although Chuck was literally everywhere at once taking care of things, he always had time to stop and talk, answer questions, and it looked like he was having fun the entire time! I met some new fans, reconnected with fans from last year's convention, and introduced several new Vertically Challenged paintings. I especially enjoyed painting Big Ben in the Vertically Challenged format.

A highlight of the show for me was meeting Mark Waid, my all-time favorite Fantastic Four writer, someone I didn't think I'd ever get to meet. We were actually seated two tables away from each other during the convention. I got some FF and Daredevil books signed and picked up some other books by Mark. Check out his current run on Daredevil for one of the most enjoyable books you'll read!