Doug Debuts Daenerys Limited Edition Print at Dragon*Con

In addition to doing 9 x 12, 10 x 14 and 11 x 17 commissioned sketches at Dragon*Con, August 31-September 3 in Atlanta,  Doug also sells original art and 11 x 17 limited edition prints, including this rendering of Daenerys.

(blog entries by Heidi Hutson)

11 x 17 Sketch Makes A Great Souvenir of Lauren's First SDCC

Doug's 11 x 17 pencil sketch of Lauren (from Los Angeles) will be the perfect souvenir of her first SDCC.

If attending Dragon*Con August 31-September 2, check the program for Doug's booth location.  He's a Featured Guest at the 4-day Atlanta convention and will do 9 x 12, 10 x 14 and 11 x 17 commissioned sketches. 

(blog entries by Heidi Hutson)

Baby Tattoo Books Hosts SDCC Party

An evening breakfast buffet hosted by Baby Tattoo Books is a fun SDCC tradition!  (from left) Bob Self, president of Baby Tattoo Books, Gabby, Doug and Diana.

Pierre Bernard, who's worked with Conan O'Brien for 20 years, stopped by the buffet and talked with Playboy cartoonists Olivia and Doug.

Doug enjoyed meeting Rosie (from North Hollywood), who worked at the Baby Tattoo Books' booth this year.

(blog posts by Heidi Hutson)

Poison Ivy Limited Edition Print Debuts at Fan Expo Canada

Doug will debut a number of 11 x 17 limited edition prints, including Poison Ivy, at Fan Expo Canada August 23-26, at the Metro Toronto Convention Center.

He will also have available original artwork, Playboy preliminary pencil and color roughs, 24-page convention sketchbooks and personalized copies of Unpublished Sneyd, which features his 100 favorite Playboy gag rough rejects.  Doug has submitted thousands of cartoon gag roughs to Playboy since September 1964, when his first full-page color cartoon was published.

Doug will also do 9 x 12, 10 x 14 and 11 x 17 commissioned sketches at Fan Expo Canada; check the program for his location in Artist Alley as a Comic Special Guest.

(blog entries by Heidi Hutson)

2012 SDCC: Lovely Ladies Visit Doug at Big Wow Art Booth

(blog entries by Heidi Hutson)

SDCC Attendees Commission Sketches in The Art of Doug Sneyd

Adrienne (from San Diego) bought a copy of The Art of Doug Sneyd and had Doug personalize it as a birthday gift for her husband Gabe.

Doug is happy to sign copies of The Art of Doug Sneyd, which was nominated for a 2012 Eisner Award in the Best Humor Publication category.  There is, however, a fee for B & W sketches.

If attending Fan Expo Canada August 23-26, bring in your copy of the 248-page book and have it signed or have Doug do a sketch; check the program for his location in Artist Alley as a Comic Special Guest.

(blog entries by Heidi Hutson)

Saturday, August 18: "An Evening With Legendary Playboy Cartoonist Doug Sneyd"

The Comic Book Lounge + Gallery - 587 College Street (at Clinton) in Toronto - celebrates the career of Playboy cartoonist Doug Sneyd Saturday, August 18, from 7-10 p.m.  Admission is $10.00 per person.

Attendees can mingle with Lounge bunnies, enjoy a cocktail and view dozens of Doug's Playboy preliminary pencil and color roughs and published cartoons.

An exclusive 11 x 17 limited edition print of Black Canary, done in Doug's classic Playboy style, will also be available for purchase from the Lounge.

Prize drawings will take place throughout the evening, including the chance for one lucky lady to have a sketch done by Doug, described as a "gifted cartoonist whose whimsical and oh so slightly naughty works have captivated and titillated audiences for more than four decades."

Doug's first full-page color cartoon appeared in the September 1964 issue of Playboy.  He's had over 450 cartoons published in the magazine, with 270 featured in the 248-page The Art of Doug Sneyd - published by Dark Horse Comics and nominated for a 2012 Eisner Award in the Best Humor Publication category.

The Comic Book Lounge + Gallery is open daily 12-7 p.m. and Sundays 12-5 p.m.

SDCC/Opening Day: Doug Does 11 x 17 Sketch of Amy

Minutes into the first day in San Diego, Doug did an 11 x 17 profile sketch of Amy (from San Jose, California).  All of Doug's sketches - whether 9 x 12, 10 x 14 or 11 x17 - are done on Arches of France paper, which he's used for each of his 450+ cartoons published in Playboy since September 1964.

Doug, a Comic Special Guest at Fan Expo Canada August 23-26, will be doing commissioned sketches during the 4-day convention; please check the program for his location in Artist Alley.

(blog entries by Heidi Hutson)

Costumes Take Center Stage at SDCC

Friends wearing costumes stopped by the Big Wow Art booth to say "hello."

Although the convention officially closed for the day, Doug and I couldn't pass up the opportunity to have a picture taken with these enthusiastic SDCC attendees!

(blog entries by Heidi Hutson

2012 San Diego Comic-Con Exhibits

Thousands of attendees camped out overnight and waited in long, long lines to be the first to enter the exhibit hall for the July 11-15, 2012 San Diego Comic-Con, the largest comics-cartoon convention in North America.  

Movie studios, TV networks and major retailers, with exhibits in the central section of the San Diego convention center, were rushed when the doors opened each day.  Free swag bags, t-shirts, posters, etc. were big draws, and within minutes the aisles were swarming with fans.

Most exhibitors try to get into the convention center before the doors open to the public; it's a great time to check out some of the more popular booths before getting crowded.

(blog entries by Heidi Hutson)

Original Art: 9 x 12 Fabulous Face Blond

We thought you might be interested to see Doug working on a new Fabulous Face; the 9 x 12 watercolor is done on 100% cotton, 140 Lb. cold pressed Arches of France watercolor paper using Dr. Ph. Martin's aniline dyes.

(blog entries by Heidi Hutson)