Almost there!
Hey guys!
Only another month and a bit to go until we’re back to updating Cottonstar! You guys are awesome for being so patient.
This other project we are busy with is looking really nice, and we’re excited to be able to share it with you once we’re done, if the client is okay with it. At the very least I’m sure we’ll be able to show you one or two pages.
The next few months will be really busy, especially for Cottonstar. We have the Open Book Comics Fest, in which we will be showcasing the comic as well as joining in a panel discussion about webcomics with the awesome Moray Rhoda and the very talented Ben Winfield. There is also an exhibition component to the festival which both of us will be involved in. 😀
Both of us will be making some pinups to go into Velocity Graphic Novel Anthology, volume 4. These are due at the end of July. Luckily we’re not doing full on comic strips – pinups ought to be more than manageable, and are loads of fun.
Danelle will also be participating in a group show at the end of August, curated by the lovely Stefanie Schoeman. The show will be called Pieces & Puzzles, and will focus on nature/spring – open to artist’s interpretation. It will be held at the Lovell Gallery in Woodstock.
ALSO at the end of August is Danelle’s favourite (and only) brother’s wedding! She is a bridesmaid so there will be lots of running around for her, but she doesn’t mind, because it’s kind of a big deal. 😉
So yes, as you can see, there’s lots of things going on. But it’s okay because it’s all really exciting! We’ll still do our best to get pages up on time. We’re restructuring the workload a little to streamline our process, which will hopefully result in a faster rate of production. The current project we’re working on has proven that the new system is a lot more efficient.
NOW, for some more exciting news:
Two of our local boys (namely Moray Rhoda and Ray Whitcher)  have been invited to attend San Diego Comic-Con, to present a panel discussion on the Velocity Anthology, which will deal with comic art in South Africa and Australia, as Velocity is a collaboration between these two countries. However, they were given VERY little notice, with the con being barely more than a month away. This means they have to gain funding ($5000 JUST for the airfare), get their visas sorted, organise transport and accommodation, etc,  in a very short space of time. They’ve made an indiegogo campaign which managed to raise $1410 – which is awesome, but not quite enough. There’s talk of making a Paypal portal to raise more funds. South Africans are also welcome to do EFT donations. Just contact Moray at moray@gaining-velocity.com for more details. There is now also a Pozible campaign, so you can go there to donate!
Please donate! Anything at all is better than nothing! This is a huge opportunity for South African comics. It will be so amazing to be put on the international comics map! 😀
So there you have the latest news roundup.
Thanks as always for your patience and for being just the kiefest kids on the block.
Ben & Danelle
PS! Check out this GORGEOUS pic of Reka that was done by none other than the wonderful Maya Kern, creator of Monster Pop! and various other amazing projects. Follow her on tumblr and on deviantArt.
