Sunday, August 31, 2008

Bunny Ears Were Optional for Sketches Doug Did in Unpublished Sneyd




Doug was glad to personalize copies of Unpublished Sneyd that (wearing black sweater) Elaine and (wearing turquoise T-shirt) Angela purchased at Comic-Con '08. Elaine told Doug she was a "long-time Playboy fan" so the bunny ears were a bonus for her.

(blog entries by Heidi Hutson)

Saturday, August 30, 2008

This Book's Going Back to Detroit

Friends decided to bring (center) Courtney, who lives in Detroit, to Comic-Con '08 to see for herself what draws nearly 125,000 people to the San Diego Convention Center year-after-year.

Obviously one attraction at the 5-day event is getting the opportunity to meet artists and take a souvenir back home - like Doug's personalized 52-page book, Unpublished Sneyd.

(blog entries by Heidi Hutson)

Friday, August 29, 2008

This Book's Going Back to St. Louis

Karen, who lives in St. Louis, had some free time during the medical convention she was attending in San Diego so she decided to find out for herself what Comic-Con was all about. She stopped by Doug's booth with Big Wow Art and decided that his personalized 52-page book would be a great souvenir from the largest comic-cartoon convention in North America.

(blog entries by Heidi Hutson)

Thursday, August 28, 2008

This Book's Going Back to New York

New Yorker Jason Scott had heard so much about Comic-Con that he decided to make the trip out to San Diego and check things out in person.

(blog entries by Heidi Hutson)

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Doug Sketches Graphics Designer

Linda Salvati, who lives in Los Angeles, works as a graphics designer at Warner Bros.

(blog entries by Heidi Hutson)

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Monday, August 25, 2008

Doug Sketches Victoria



Doug includes details to his sketches in Unpublished Sneyd - like the spiked collar Victoria was wearing at Comic-Con '08 on Saturday, July 26.   

(blog entries by Heidi Hutson) 

Sunday, August 24, 2008

Doug Sketches Monica/Yellow Power Ranger


On the last day of Comic-Con '08, Doug sketched Monica, who was the S.P.D. B-Squad Yellow Power Ranger in Power Rangers: S.P.D.  She resides currently in Los Angeles.

(blog entries by Heidi Hutson)

Saturday, August 23, 2008

Doug Meets July 2003 Playmate



Big Wow Art features a number of unique exhibitors each year at Comic-Con; Marketa Janska, Miss July 2003 Playmate, joined the group this year and enjoyed talking with Doug, who's been under contract with Playboy since 1964.  

His first full-page color cartoon appeared in the September 1964 issue.

(blog entries by Heidi Hutson)

Friday, August 22, 2008

Sneyd Sketches Scarlett



Comic-Con is always a lot of fun, especially if one's in costume!   Scarlett Harlott - wearing handcrafted, historically accurate, custom-designed apparel and accessories designed by Sword & Stone - stopped by Doug's booth to buy a copy of Unpublished Sneyd and have her profile sketched.  

Master blacksmith Tony Swatton, owner of Sword & Stone in Burbank, California, seemed equally as happy to meet Doug and get a first-look at Doug's sketch of Scarlett. 

 Tony and his staff specialize in custom-made arms, armour and props for television, film and the serious collector.

(blog entries by Heidi Hutson)

Thursday, August 21, 2008

Doug Signs Playboy Collector's Guitar

Dave Petro from San Diego is a serious Playboy fan/collector - he wanted Doug to sign his Playboy guitar. No problem!

(blog entries by Heidi Hutson)

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Doug Sketches Playboy Fan's Profile


Amy, who's attended Comic-Con the past three years, and her husband Malachi from Tucson, Arizona, enjoyed meeting Doug at Comic-Con and wanted him to sketch her in his 52-page book, Unpublished Sneyd.  

While Doug was working on the sketch, Amy said that she was a "big fan of Doug's cartoons in Playboy."

(blog entries by Heidi Hutson)  

 

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Doug Sketches Chantal, Lead Singer from Morningwood, in Unpublished Sneyd

One of the best things about exhibiting at conventions like Comic-Con is getting the opportunity to meet and talk with so many interesting fans, including singers Chantal and James on Friday, July 25.

Doug sketched a likeness of lead singer Chantal from Morningwood, an alternative rock band from New York City. Her husband James' band is Mindless Self Indulgence; James does vocals and programming for his band.

(blog entries by Heidi Hutson)

Monday, August 18, 2008

Brandstudio Press Exhibited at Comic-Con '08, Next: Fan Expo Canada August 22-24 at the Metro Toronto Convention Center

Alberto Ruiz, owner of Brandstudio Press based in New York, and (seated) daughter Megan exhibited at this year's Comic-Con.

Doug and the talented artists from Imaginism Studios in Toronto - president Bobby Chiu, art director Kei Acedera and senior artist Thierry Lafontaine - will meet up with Alberto this weekend at the 14th annual Fan Expo Canada at the Metro Toronto Convention Center.

Hours are: Friday, August 22 from 4-9 p.m.; Saturday, August 23 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sunday, August 24 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

(blog entries by Heidi Hutson)

Sunday, August 17, 2008

Doug's Profile Sketches in Unpublished Sneyd Get Comic-Con '08 Fans Smiling



While sketching fans who purchased the $25.00 copy of Unpublished Sneyd, Doug joked with Sherryl and her husband, who live in Ventura, California, that he doesn't charge extra for earrings!

(blog entries by Heidi Hutson)

Saturday, August 16, 2008

Dave and Jamie Talk With Doug While He Sketches Jamie in Unpublished Sneyd

Doug enjoys talking with fans while doing profile sketches in his 52-page book Unpublished Sneyd. Dave and Jamie are from Oceanside, California. Dave, a Marine stationed at Camp Pendleton, said it was his first time at Comic-Con, and despite the crowds they faced on opening day, Thursday, July 24, it was a lot of fun.

(blog entries by Heidi Hutson)

Friday, August 15, 2008

Comic-Con Fans Look for Imaginism Studios, Which Will Also Exhibit at Fan Expo Canada August 22-24 in Toronto

Imaginism Studios is always a busy booth at the San Diego Comic-Con and will, no doubt, be a draw at the 14th. annual Fan Expo Canada August 22-24 at the Metro Toronto Convention Center. (front) Kei Acedera/Art Director and (back, l-r) Bobby Chiu/President, Lisa Tao and Thierry Lafontaine/Senior Artist worked the 5-day convention.

Doug will exhibit with Imaginism Studios at Fan Expo Canada. Look for the group at A10 in Artist Alley. Convention hours are: Friday, August 22, from 4-9 p.m.; Saturday, August 23, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sunday, August 24, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

(blog entries by Heidi Hutson)

Thursday, August 14, 2008

Doug Created 3 "Lovely Ladies" for Limited Edition Prints - 1 of 25 - for Comic-Con Fans

Doug created 3 of his "lovely ladies" for 11" x 17" limited edition prints - 1 of 25. Each featured his signature Playboy-style.

The blonde in the pink bikini was originally rendered for The Mandy Portrait Gallery, published by Dean Yaegle through Brandstudio Press to debut at Comic-Con 2008.

Dean asked 29 artists, including Doug, for their portrait versions of his Mandy character, who stars in Dean's publications.

The limited edition prints are priced at $50.00 each and can be personalized by request; email Doug's website for availability of remaining prints.

(blog entries by Heidi Hutson)

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Doug's October 1981 Playboy Cartoon Attracts Fans' Attention


Doug's original Playboy artwork from the October 1981 * issue made Pip, a first-time Comic-Con visitor from Sparks, Nevada, stop and buy a copy of Doug's 52-page book Unpublished Sneyd. Shortly after Doug finished personalizing Pip's book, Wonder Woman stopped by to say "hello."

* caption: "Tonight I'm looking for a good guy."

(blog entries by Heidi Hutson)

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Fan Buys Limited Edition Print in Doug's Signature Playboy-Style

Ron, also an exhibitor at Comic-Con '08, buys one of Doug's three 11" x 17" limited edition - 1 of 25 - prints designed for sale at this year's convention. Each features Doug's signature Playboy-style.

Prints are priced at $50.00 each; email Doug's website for availability of remaining prints.

(blog entries by Heidi Hutson)

Monday, August 11, 2008

Art Students from Alberta, Canada Visit Doug's Booth at Comic-Con 2008

When art students (from left) Spencer Goldade, Kyle Scott and Sean Bigham stopped by Doug's booth at Comic-Con 2008, they were surprised to learn that Doug, too, was Canadian. He lives approximately 80 miles north of Toronto. The three attend the Alberta College of Art + Design; it was their first time attending Comic-Con.

(blog entry by Heidi Hutson)

Sunday, August 10, 2008

Doug Personalizes Unpublished Sneyd for Dawn, A Warrior Maiden, and Tony Swatton, Owner of Sword & Stone




Dawn had a great time at Comic-Con '08 dressed as a Warrior Maiden in custom-made apparel and accessories designed and made by The Sword and the Stone, founded over 20 years ago by master blacksmith Tony Swatton. The company, which exhibited at Comic-Con '08, established itself as the source for handcrafted, historically accurate arms, armour and props for television, film and the serious collector.

Doug's profile sketch of Dawn in Unpublished Sneyd brought a smile to the Warrior Maiden and Tony, the unique entrepreneur from Burbank, California.

(blog entries and photos by Heidi Hutson)

Saturday, August 9, 2008

Doug Sketches "Lost" Fan

Fans in costume were everywhere at Comic-Con '08, especially on the weekend.

Shannon, a children's therapist Monday through Friday, became a "Lost" cast member while attending Comic-Con on Saturday, July 26. She did, however, spend a few minutes with Doug while he sketched her profile in Unpublished Sneyd.

At this year's convention, Doug included a sketch with the $25.00 purchase of his 52-page book, featuring 100 of his favorite cartoon gag rejects from the thousands that he has submitted to Playboy since his first full-page color cartoon was published in September 1964.

(blog entries by Heidi Hutson)

Friday, August 8, 2008

Fans in Costume Enjoy Comic-Con '08



(blog entries and photos by Heidi Hutson. Keep checking - lots more to be posted.)

Thursday, August 7, 2008

Fans Appreciate Doug's Personalized Sketches in Unpublished Sneyd


With the $25.00 purchase of Unpublished Sneyd, which features 100 of his favorite gag rejects from the thousands he's submitted to Playboy during his 45-year career, Doug offered to personalize copies with a profile sketch of a "lovely lady" with bunny ears or the fan buying the 52-page book.

Greg Grabianski, a TV/movie freelance writer from Los Angeles, opted for the girl with bunny ears; Amanda, who's been to Comic-Con the past three years, had Doug sketch her likeness in Unpublished Sneyd.

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Movie Studios and TV Networks Gain Prominence at Comic-Con



Over the decades Comic-Con has grown to include exhibits from movie studios and broadcast and cable networks. The annual July convention has become, according to USA Today (July 23, 2009), "a huge media event" so the hours spent setting up exhibits are well worth the effort and expense.

(blog entries by Heidi Hutson)

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Doug Created 3 "Lovely Ladies" for Limited Edition Prints To Sell at Comic-Con

For Comic-Con 2008, Doug created three of his "lovely ladies" for 11" x 17" limited edition prints - 1 of 25; Adam Van Wyke, a storyboard artist from Iowa visiting Comic-Con with his wife Jennifer, purchased all three featuring Doug's signature Playboy-style.

The blonde in the pink bikini (right) was originally rendered for The Mandy Portrait Gallery, published in 2008 by brandstudio press; Dean Yaegle asked 29 artists for their portrait versions of his Mandy character, who frequently appears in Playboy cartoons.

Prints are priced at $50.00 each; email Doug's website for availability of remaining prints.