Had a lovely time at MCM London Comic Con last month and here’s the photographic evidence to prove it…
Always good to have the best table buddies, including Inko, Chie Kutsuwada, Van Nim and Zarina Liew…
Some awesome cosplayers…
An interesting commission…
Some portraits I did…
And finally an amazing portrait of me and Lucy by Inko…
Time for a quick visual look at fun times at the past weekend’s Thought Bubble comic convention in Leeds.
Up early and mentally preparing my brain for the day by analysing my stocks and shares…
New stuff on sale – hoorah!
My table neighbour Van Nim‘s wonderful array of work…
Just beyond Van was the great Sally-Jane Thompson…
The always lovely to chat to and impeccably dressed David O’Connell and Sarah McIntyre were showing loads of kids the fun to be had making comics and also selling their new Jampires book (and jam comic) along with their other fantastic works…
Amazing that despite his serious comic making skills and numerous appearances at conventions over the last few years this was Paul Shinn‘s first comic con with his own table…
As always I keep an eye out for cool Disney cosplay – here was a great Esmeralda from The Hunchback of Notre Dame. 
Always lovely to be asked to do Lucy the Octopus style portraits of con visitors…
Got home to have Suki Kabuki check over my stash of quality comics and books by Ned Hartley, Barry Spiers, David O’Connell, Sarah McIntyre and Paul Shinn…
And that ends convention season for the year!
Cheers to all the lovely folk who visited the Tempo Lush table at MCM London Comic Con this past weekend. Great meeting new people and having folk who had read my work before come back for more!
Really pleased that all my new comics were selling. Had to rearrange my table a bit to make space!
I tend to keep some work on the go to make use of downtime. That’s some panel borders for upcoming Lucy the Octopus strips…
MCM wouldn’t be the same without my table neighbour Van Nim to share carrots and chocolate with!
On my other side, Francesca Dare of Penny Blackfeather fame and Karim Flint of Limehouse Comics.
The mighty Sloth Comics table…
While I’m usually happy behind my table for the three day event I sometimes can’t resist dashing out to grab a photo if I see some cool cosplay. Here’s a great Belle from Disney’s Beauty & the Beast…
And here’s an awesome Mable and Dipper from Gravity Falls…
As usual I got a chance to do some Lucy the Octopus style commissions like this David Tennant as Dr Who as an octopus…
…as requested by the Cheshire Cat!
And finally three ladies who insisted on pulling some excellent silly faces…
Thanks to everyone who stopped by.
Next stop… Thought Bubble!
I’ve done a half dozen or so MCM Comic Cons now and still enjoy them.
Always nice to see old friends, meet new folk and draw portraits, plus I’m still touched that anyone wants to buy my comics and prints! The most gratifying thing is when people have already bought something at a previous show and liked it enough to come back and buy something else!
Here’s some pics, starting with with my table spread…
It was bigger than in previous years – no wonder some people come for 3 days…
My lovely table buds Francesca Dare (check the feathers) and Van Nim…
Van surprised me with a lovely sketch of Grace Park as Sharon from Battlestar Galactica…
My comic creator friend Karen Rubins treated me to these beautiful things…
Amazing how quick the weekend goes but I made the most of my table and found time to work on upcoming Lucy the Octopus strips…
Speaking of Lucy I’ll leave you with some of the Lucy the Octopus style portraits I was commissioned to do over the weekend…
This next one is my friend and soon to be collaborator, Manga artist Chie Kutsuwada…
Looking forward to my next con…
London Film and Comic Con 2014
Earls Court 2, Old Brompton Road SW5 9TA
Friday 11 – Sunday 13 July 2014
I had a fun-filled weekend heading up to Thought Bubble Comic Con in Leeds.
Thanks to everyone who came by my table to say hi or pick up some Tempo Lush goodness!
I was glad my tower of bear boxes didn’t collapse…
It was great doing commissions for nice folk that stopped by.
Some Lucy the Octopus style portaits…
…and Mike & Sulley from Monsters Inc!
Being stuck behind a table for a weekend is made lots of fun by all the cool people than visit!
Here are Hayley Charlseworth and Sarah Turner. Sarah is taking part in WASP 2014 with her webcomic Folklore.
Here is, comic creator and video maker, Dan Lester‘s friend Schmurgen Jonerhaffs.
The friendly smiles of Alex Hern, Molly Muldoon ( who runs the Dr Who blog, Confused Companion) and Aaron Tavaler who interviewed me for The Big Smoke Podcast which he runs with Karim Flint.
Two talented creators and awesome buds Sally-Anne Hickman and Francesca Cassavetti.
Even talented creators have to eat. Dinner at Wagamamas with (L-R) Van Nim, Sally Jane Thompson, Zarina Liew, Paul Shinn (my roomie!) and me…
Plus (L-R) Saul Taylor, Francesca Dare, Jess Cave, Andy Poyiadgi and Elliot Bagget.
Richard Carter and Chantel Beaven.
Ah yes! Here we have myself sitting alongside Mike Medaglia. I was very happy to pick up my copy of his new Avery Hill Publishing title, Seasons, complete with bookmark, bookplate and portrait…
Had much fun on the train journey home playing Mariokart with Van Nim, Paul Shinn and Zarina Liew (who seemed to be having the time of her life).
Just about recovered from the weekend now!
If anyone missed picking up any Lucy the Octopus comics or other Tempo Lush stuff you may want to visit my online shop!
Cheers!
I had a great time as always at Comiket this past weekend. Thank you to everyone who bought the new Lucy comic and other Tempo Lush goodies…
Suki Kabuki helped me sort out my new stock to sell.
In case she sat on it I covered it. She did.
Lucy supporter Lily Withycombe took this pic…
I was proud to be table buddies with my WASP and Rosie and Jacinda collaborator Francesca Dare…
Two more collaborators (with art in Tempo Lush titles coming in 2014) and old friends Sally-Anne Hickman and Francesca Cassavetti.
The great Martin Eden, creator of Spandex…
Tim Hassan, artist for a story in the upcoming Tempo Lush Tales and his first comic festival table, despite his art looking like he’s been a pro for years…
Comiket’s Live Drawing Parade featured some amazing talent including Miss Moti creator and Strumpet editor Kripa Joshi…
The buzzing comic-hungry crowd…
A Lucy the Octopus style portrait I was commissioned to do of a very cute baby in boots with dragons on…
Chilling after the show with Saul Taylor, Francesca Dare, Chantel Beaven, Lauren Murphy and Paul Shinn.
Joined by Richard Carter…
Tim Hassan with Karim Flint….
Wu Wei editor and regular rice eating partner Mike Medaglia…
Mike chats to Comica Festival organiser Megan Donnolley. Also in the background is Elliot Baggott and seated is comics podcaster Stephen Lacey. 
Finally check out Chantel Beaven’s accidental cosplay as Zarina Liew‘s human take on Lucy the Octopus…
Looking forward to next Summer’s Comiket at the British Library!
I don’t normally do Lucy style portraits for free, but it was my son’s sixth birthday recently and he asked for this.
We got him some toys too. We’re not complete monsters.
Thanks to everyone who came along to my table at London Film and Comic Con in Earl’s Court this past weekend.
Nice to see so many of you buying my comics, getting portraits and wearing Lucy badges!
Fully stocked Tempo Lush table ready for business!
Pic by Anna Downsland: http://anitos84.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/lfcc-earls-court.html
Lucy the Octopus Postcards
Lucy the Octopus Badges
Lovely creative people: Van Nim, John Hampden, Zarina Liew and Kaori Onishi.
Excellent cosplay of Illyria (Angel0.
And now onto the lovely folk who had Lucy the Octopus style portraits made…
I had fun researching this image I drew for friend, Panel Borders presenter, Alex Fitch.
Have to admit I I haven’t watched Dr Who since the 90’s. It does appeal though. Bit of catching up to do.
Lucy the Octopus style Dr Who
I had a great time over the weekend of 23-24 February 2013 at the London Super Comic Con, sat next to my usual table buds Zarina Liew and Van Nim…
Thank you to everyone who came along to my table, and especially those of you who bought comics and prints. Much appreciated!
Also had lots of fun doing Lucy the Octopus style commissions…
It was very cool meeting David Mack, Klaus Janson and Bill Sienkiewicz there. I got to see half inked pages of future issues of Daredevil End of Days and listen in as Alex Fitch interviewed them for an upcoming episode of his Panel Borders radio show.
So great to meet creators you’ve admired a long time and have them turn out to be friendly, generous and despite their immense talent, modest.
I drew a Lucy the Octopus style version of David Mack’s creation Kabuki (one of my favourite comics ever) and gave it to him.
All in all, a great weekend and start to a year full of cons…
