Light Cycle Draws Crowds at Fan Expo Canada

Doug and I got to Fan Expo Canada before the doors opened to the public on Sunday, August 30. I wanted to get a good picture of the gleaming black, life-size light cycle that was a highlight of the 3-day convention for sci-fi fans, who are eagerly anticipating the 3-D sequel, Tron Legacy.

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Fan Expo Artists Meet for Dinner Saturday Evening

Imaginism Studios unofficially organized a great dinner at Jack Astor's in downtown Toronto Saturday evening, August 29 for nearly 20 artists exhibiting at Fan Expo Canada. (left) Bobby Chiu, president of Imaginism Studios, and Kei Acedera, art director, invited Doug and me to join the group; we first met Bobby and Kei on a flight to Comic-Con in July 2007.

Stephen Silver flew in to Toronto from Simi Valley, California to exhibit at Fan Expo Canada and joined the group of artists and me, Heidi Hutson, for dinner Saturday evening.

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Last Sketch for Saturday, August 29

Conventions like Fan Expo Canada give attendees like Jarrod a great opportunity to meet with cartoonists one-on-one and have them personalize artwork in sketchbooks.

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Doug Personalizes Unpublished Sneyd for Elaine

Elaine (from Cambridge, Ontario) stopped by to talk with Doug and then decided to have him personalize a copy of Unpublished Sneyd as a memento from this year's Fan Expo Canada.

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Wonderwoman Finds "Perfect" Souvenir from Fan Expo Canada

Because Stefanie (from Toronto) enjoys taking on the persona of Wonderwoman, she stopped back the second day of Fan Expo Canada for a personalized limited edition print of Wonderwoman for her collection.

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August 29: Attendees Visit Doug's Booth

Emma (right) and her friend Braelin (left), both from Hamilton, Ontario, stopped by to say "hello."

Pete stopped by Doug's booth Saturday afternoon.

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Doug Personalized Sketches, Limited Edition Prints and Books

In addition to buying a personalized copy of Unpublished Sneyd, Arthur had Doug do a pencil sketch.

John with a personalized Wonderwoman limited edition print, which Doug debuted at the 15th annual Fan Expo Canada.

Jan drove in from Brantford, Ontario.

Bruce Coutridge (from Burlington, Ontario) does custom illustration and design as well as producing Pride Junkie, a comic book for youngsters 8-14 years old.

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Janicka Made Her Chainmail Costume

Janika (from Ottawa) stopped by Sunday, August 30 to show Doug her original chainmail costume, which she made after taking classes at South Tower Armouring Guild in Metcalfe, Ontario.

Janicka first stopped by Doug's booth on Saturday, August 29 and talked with him about that day's original costume.

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Ladies Pose for Sketches

Doug personalized Andrew's copy of Unpublished Sneyd with a profile sketch of wife Alison. The couple lives in Toronto.

While Doug was sketching Tara (from Buffalo, New York) in Unpublished Sneyd, she told him she's been a long-time fan of Playboy because her father had a subscription.

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August 29: Personalized Copies of Unpublished Sneyd

Rob Langille is a conceptual artist who lives in Guelph, Ontario.

Raul.

Leonyta is from Indonesia.

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August 29: Personalized Sketches

In addition to buying two limited edition 11" x 17" prints, Kevin (from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario) had Doug do a personalized sketch in his sketchbook.

Paul with personalized sketch.

Mike lives in Peterborough, Ontario.

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Ladies in Costume Visit Doug's Booth

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Dale Talks with Doug About His Playboy Originals

Before Fan Expo Canada opened to the public at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 29, Dale (left) - an animator-director for the National Film Board - stopped by to talk with Doug about the technical aspects of rendering his cartoons for Playboy.

Dale's new animation production website is:  www.lamoustache.ca

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August 28: Last Personalized Copies of Unpublished Sneyd for Opening Day of 15th Annual Fan Expo Canada

Adam drove in from Brampton, Ontario.

Gar had Doug personalize Unpublished Sneyd as a gift for Gar's wife Jen.

John came in from Ottawa to attend Fan Expo Canada.

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Doug Meets Brazilian Comic Book Artist Ivan Reis

Doug and Ivan Reis were both featured guests in Artist Alley at Fan Expo Canada; Doug's personalized limited edition print went back to Brazil with Ivan.

To describe Ivan Reis as a Brazilian comic book artist is an understatement. He has an international reputation, starting with work on titles such as Ghost, The Mask and Xena. In 2004 he became an exclusive DC Comics artist. Recent work includes Green Lantern and Blackest Night.

(blog entries by Heidi Hutson)