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Leland Frog Fest 2011 this Saturday- 9/24/11

Lin — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 17:48:22 +0000

Coming up this weekend is the Leland Frog Fest- a Festival of the Arts in historic downtown Leland, MS on Saturday, September 24, 2011, which would have been Jim Henson’s 75th birthday.

Special guest Fran Brill from Sesame Street will be on hand for the dedication of the Rainbow Connection Bridge. The MSCA’s Kevin Williams, Muley The Mule, and Lin Workman will be driving down to take part in the frog festivities. Be sure to stop by Kevin and Muley’s table to check out some of Kevin’s art, and visit the The Jim Henson Delta Boyhood Exhibit on the banks of Deer Creek in Leland. (You can see pics and a travel blog about Leland, MS Kermit’s homecoming at Have Geek, Will Travel.)

For more info visit http://www.lelandfrogfest.com/ or email: frogbirthplace@att.net

If you can’t make it down to Leland, there’s still plenty of events going on this weekend in Memphis. A couple are-

Memphis Ronald McDonald House’s 17th Annual Big Scoop Ice Cream Festival- Saturday, September 24 Downtown at Auto Zone Park 11:00am- 4:00pm. Variety of ice cream, frozen treats, snacks, and drinks from many local vendors. Children’s Activity Land with games and activities for children big and small. Advance Tickets are $7.00 and $10.00 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at all area YoLo Frozen Yogurt and SUPERCUT locations.

Brooks Museum’s Chalk Art Festival Saturday, September 24 10am-2 pm -free to celebrate the Brooks’ 95th birthday by drawing on the plaza! 11am – 1pm live music and 12pm birthday cake. (Rain date is 9/25); bring your own street chalk or pastels, or $3 at the Brooks. Hotdogs and drinks will be available for sale. Overton Park- Memphis, TN.

Art Happenings In Hernando!

Lin — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 03:41:30 +0000

Come checkout the DeSoto Arts Council’s new Art House this Saturday!

Grand Opening: Banks House Gallery

564 W. Commerce Street – Hernando, MS Saturday, Sept. 10 from 10:00am – 5:00pm.

Tour the new and much bigger art house!

Craftsmen Demonstration- Pottery, Wood Turning, Fiber Arts

MSCA member Lin Workman will be doing a sculpting demo there outside during the opening reception.

Local entertainment-
3:00 KC Johns
4:00 Lately David

Meet The Artists Reception
Sept 10, 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Anna Kline and Grits & Soul Band

3-D Art Show & Craftsman Exhibit on display September 10-October 22.

Hernando Main Street Chamber of Commerce officials are inviting the public to participate in the 2011 Water Tower Festival, September 16 and 17 at the historic Courthouse Square in Hernando at the corner of HWY51 and Commerce Street. This two-day event will offer fun for people of all ages- BBQ contest, arts/crafts, car show, 5K race, poker run, music, and more!

And don’t forget that the Hernando Farmer’s Market runs every Saturday until the end of October at Courthouse Square from 8am-1pm.

Have Geek, Will Travel!

Lin — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 19:00:06 +0000

A new geek blog travel site is up and running- Have Geek Will Travel…

…and the first geek destination is…Metropolis, IL!

MSCA member Lin Workman blogs about how he first found out about Metropolis, and what has happened there since that first super-trip to the home of Superman.

Each week on Tuesday Lin Workman will be posting a new geek travel blog and a web cartoon to go along with it. Future features will include Geek Survival Guides, Geek of the Week, and more Geek Links. Lin, webmaster Nicki Howe, and their mascot “Geeker” will be taking you along for a guided tour of the geek universe.

Coming up will be trips to the Popeye Picnic, Jim Henson Museum, and Nashville Horror Fest in October.

Orpheum Theatre Annual Art Auction- Free Admission!

Lin — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 13:58:12 +0000

The Orpheum Theatre is presenting its Annual Art Auction this Sunday- August 21st.

The Orpheum’s 17th Annual Art Auction celebrates and promotes local artists in Memphis’s diverse and growing art community. 75% of the proceeds go directly to the artists, while the remaining 25% is used to fund Orpheum education programs and the maintenance and preservation of The Theatre.

This year over 2oo pieces of art including original oil, acrylic, and watercolor paintings, sculptures, and multimedia projects by 70 artists will be featured- including the MSCA’s Lin Workman (“Sherlock Holmes” art above).

Silent auction starts at 2PM and the live auction starts at 3PM.

Admission is FREE, and a cash bar will be available.

The Orpheum is located at 203 S. Main Street in downtown Memphis.

Have Cape- will travel! MSCA members at Cape-Con

Lin — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 16:24:31 +0000

This past weekend members of the “Memphis Mafia” headed up I-55 to Cape Con in Cape Girardeau, MO.

Here are some pics from the MSCA road trip.

The event center in Cape Girardeau, MO.

Kevin Williams with a TN Ghostbuster.

Jason Negen sketching at Kevin’s booth.

Nicki Howe at our booth on Sunday morning before the show.

Me with a couple of Predators- I’m guessing they’re not from Nashville!

Brian and Bob/Snake- a couple familiar faces from Metropolis.

More familiar faces from Metropolis!

John/Ash and his “boom-stick” in the costume contest.

“Duct-or Doom”

Kids costume contest.

Team Tucci!

Me, Nicki, and “Shi” creator Billy Tucci- he’s now part of the “Memphis Mafia”!

Me, actor William Katt, and show promoter Ken Murphy with my painting of “Ralph/Greatest American Hero” that Ken bought.

Illustration I did of William Katt as “Ralph”.

Me and my hand turkey drawing with the Helock Comics guys.

Outside the Mexican restaurant we had dinner at after the show.

I-55 on the way home back to Memphis.

Crossing the Mississippi River back into Memphis on the “old bridge”.

Thanks to Ken and his Cape-crew for inviting us back!

Lin

The Daily News- “Pow! Duo of Comic Book Stores See Continued Success”

Lin — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 03:45:28 +0000

Our two LCSs (local comic shops) are featured in an article in The Daily News-

A pair of local comic shops, Comics and Collectibles in East Memphis and Comic Cellar Cards, Comics & Games in Raleigh, have enjoyed success and weathered ups and downs in the industry over the years, thanks to their extremely loyal customers.

And some local creators and MSCA members get a mention, too-

In addition to the comic shops, quite a few successful comic book artists and writers call Memphis home, including Dean Zachery, Jim Hall, Anton Wade, Adam Shaw and Lin Workman. Both local shops feature occasional book signings and meet-and-greets with the artists.

You can read the full article here- http://www.memphisdailynews.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=57809

Don’t forget to visit these shops for Free Comic Book Day on May 7th!

Lin

Superman fan needs help!‏

Lin — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:44:31 +0000

Hey gang-

Got this email from our super-friend Jaime Reigle about a Super-fan in need of some help-

Hello friends, family, actors, artists, authors and anyone else I have missed.

I am emailing you in a call for help for a 22 year old Superman fan who was in a terrible accident.

Travis Bigham is in a rehab center in TX costing thousands of dollars a day learning to walk, talk, eat, etc. all over again.

There is a benefit auction that will take place April 16, 2011 where we are collecting items to be raffled off and all proceeds will go to Travis’s medical bills.

Not all of you are tied to Superman, but that is ok as not everyone in attendance will be into Superman either. No pressure but I am asking you all if there is anything at all you can donate to send on to the auction? I have a big box I am sending down to his aunt and anything I can get in the next week will help out. We are hoping for 1000 people to attend the auction and benefit!!

I have received autographs, signed books, artwork, baseball cards, comics, books, etc…and am trying to get as many items as possible to help raise money for him.

You can read the whole story and find out how you can also donate or buy a t-shirt as well at http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/travisbigham

I have been working with his family the last few weeks to get items together, so you can either get them to me and I will make sure they all ship together to the right people, or send them directly.

If you have any other questions, please email or call. We are pressed for time to make this auction a success and hopefully raise enough to cover his bills!

I am also attaching an Official Benefit Flyer for the event as well. Feel free to post it and pass it around to anyone you feel may be interested in helping the cause!

Thanks ,

Jamie Reigle
CMOS Collectibles
www.SuperCollectibles.com
440-263-7290
sales@supercollectibles.com

Some of you who know Jamie may or may not know that he went through this back in 1998 when was run over by a truck and spent 2+ years in therapy relearning basic things.

I’m sending down some art for the event. If you’d like to send something bring it to the next dinner meeting and I’ll send it with my donations to Travis’ aunt Mindy- or if you would like you can send donations to:

Travis Bigham Benefit
C/O Mindy Pierce
1301 Wentwood Circle
Hewitt, TX 76643

The super benefit event is Saturday, April 16 at the Hog Creek Icehouse (170 Branson Trail in Waco, TX) from noon until midnight. A “Benefit Fund for Travis Bigham” is set up at Extraco Banks (200 Hewitt Dr.Waco, TX 76712). T-shirts are also for sale (contact mindypierce@hot.rr.com).

I’ll also have a get well card for him at the Superman Celebration this June I’d like to get our other Super-Friends to sign and send well wishes to Travis.

Hope you can help!

Thanks,

Lin- Superkid

Save the dates- con season is here!

Lin — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 06:34:55 +0000

Time to dust off your costumes, break out those sketchbooks, and bag up your comics- it’s con season again!

There’s lots to see and do this year, and lots of it is local- or just a tank of gas away.

First up is the Metropolis Super Con in Metropolis, IL March 5&6, 2011.

Metropolis Community Center

900 W. 10th Street

http://www.comiccitytn.com/Metropolis_Super_Con.html

Comics, wrestlers, horror guests, writers, artists, trivia, toys, and more in the official home town of Superman.

Next up is MidSouthCon here in Memphis- March 25-27, 2011.

Hilton Hotel

939 Ridge Lake Boulevard
Memphis, Tennessee 38120

http://www.midsouthcon.org/

MSC is a sci-fi literature con, with a mix of gaming, costuming, science, fantasy art, comics, anime, guests, and more.

Comics Guest of Honor- Kurt Busiek

MTAC April 22-24, 2011 in Nashville, TN

The Sheraton Music City Hotel

3 days of anime! MTAC (Middle Tennessee Anime Convention) features content to suit EVERY fan out there. They offer a variety of programming tracks to appeal to the wide spectrum of Anime fandom and host a variety of guests so attendees can rock out with the bands and meet their favorite voice actors.

http://www.mtac.net/

CGS Super Show April 30th & May 1st in Reading, PA.

Greater Reading Expo Center

Put on by geeks for geeks. It’s more than a tank of gas to get to, but a heck of a fun party! I’ve been a couple times.

http://www.comicgeekspeak.com/supershow/

Tiger Con May 13-15, 2001 in Memphis, TN

U of M campus

Tiger Con is a three-day Japanese Animation, manga/comics, and culture convention held at the University of Memphis’ University Center.

http://tiger-con.mfbiz.com/#

The Phoenix Comic Con- Memorial Day Weekend, May 26-29, 2011 in downtown Phoenix, AZ.

Phoenix Convention Center

Not a local con, but Nicki and I’ll be there along with MSCA alum/DC artist Dave Deaty, and Stan “The Man” Lee!

Great mix of comics, anime, cosplay, celebs, and more. Not too big, not too small, just right!

’nuff said.

http://www.phoenixcomicon.com/

Superman Celebration in Metropolis, IL- June 9-12, 2011.

More of a town festival than a comic convention, but lots of comics, costume contests, media guests, Super-museum, and corndogs! Think Smallville with a giant 18′ Superman statue in town square and that’s Metropolis. Many of the MSCA will be at the Artists Alley/Writers Way building on Market Street just up from the Superman statue, next door to Thor’s Gym, and across the street from the new Noel Neill statue. Most events during the celebration are free, but some may require advance tickets which can be picked up at the local Chamber of Commerce on Market Street. Lots of family fun to be had all over town, and a casino for the big kids down by the river.

http://www.SupermanCelebration.net

Anime Blues Con (ABC) July 8-10, 2011 in Memphis, TN.

Hilton Hotel

939 Ridge Lake Boulevard
Memphis, Tennessee 38120

First year con put on by Animax. Guests include MSCA member Martheus Antone Wade and MSCA friend Josh Elder.

http://www.animeblues.com/

DragonCon September 2-5, 2011 in Atlanta, GA.

The grand-daddy of all Sci-Fi cons- costuming galore!

http://www.dragoncon.org/

Nashville Comic and Horror Fest October 1 & 2, 2011

TN State Fairgrounds- Nashville, TN

30,000 sq feet – FREE PARKING, film festival, trivia contest, costume contest, comics and media guests, and more!

http://www.comiccitytn.com

I don’t have all the info for the upcoming Cape Con in Cape Girardeau, MO this summer (June 24-26), but it’s a fun con and only about 2-3 hours away and near Lambert’s Cafe- home of the throwed rolls!

Also, ConNooga was this past weekend in Chattanooga, TN- but you can find out more about next year’s con on their site- http://www.connooga.com/

If you know of any local cons or ones worth the drive please post any info you have on our forums in the Con Season 2011 thread of the Toon Rendezvous section.

Lin

Star Wars Hits Close To Home

Lin — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 17:13:57 +0000

This Monday I was on Fox13′s Good Morning Memphis and news talking about drawing Star Wars sketch cards for Topps.

I talked about working on the Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars Galaxy 6 card sets…

…and of course who would win in a fight- Batman or Vader?

I had a lot of fun drawing and joking around in the Bat-Cave (my studio).

I did a total of 106 sketch cards for each set (mostly in markers) and hope to do more in the future.

The Empire Strikes Back cards are in stores now. Galaxy6 cards will be out in stores this spring and the above Topps promo features my Anakin card.

You can see more of my Star Wars sketch cards on my site- LinWorkman.com and see the Fox13 video here.

May the force be with you always! Yub-yub!

Lin

Lin Airbrushing on Fox13′s GMM

Lin — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 06:04:49 +0000

Derric Curran from Fox13 stopped by the house on Monday to interview me about airbrushing.

It appeared a couple of times on Fox 13′s Good Morning Memphis show today.

I talked about airbrushing becoming a lost art in this area and got to show some of my Monsterpieces.

I also painted on a Ming The Merciless portrait which will be shown later at Midsouthcon here in Memphis.

My two minutes of fame are now up on their site.

You can see more of my airbrush work on my website- www.linworkman.com, or on display at the DeSoto Arts Councils Winter Show in Hernando or Southern Thunder Harley -Davidson in Southaven, MS.

Lin