Artist & Animators Alliance of Las Vegas Meeting Wed 10/28

We had a great meeting at the fourth Artist & Animators Alliance Meeting Wednesday night. We thank Mrs. Ruby Zandra Waller our guest speaker for the knowledge and wisdom she brought to the discussion on how she got into publishing, and the different ways she is working with her publisher to market her 1st publication,"MURDERER AMONGST US".

We also thank Daniel Blodgett, Jack Frost, and Laurie Morton, for braving the freezing winds of October, and joining in on an engaging conversation that went
from upcoming projects to the upcoming vote on Health Care Reform.

We thank IHOP for their service, and hosting the event. And I very much enjoyed the Pecan Pie Pancakes I ordered. We ask you to check out Mrs. Ruby Zandra Waller's book
,"MURDERER AMONGST US", which some of the proceeds will be donated to Team Obama and Health Care Reform. Check out her sight @ http://rubyzandra.ning.com/

You can see some of our upcoming projects @ http://gxillustrated.weebly.com/index.html

P.S. We will be in attendance at the Vegas Valley Book Festival Comics Expo
With speakers, artists, vendors, films, book signings and workshops. Saturday, Nov. 8 – Clark County Library -1401 E. Flamingo Road



God bless you all, and hope to see you there, and on November 14th.

Third Meeting

It was interesting that on the third meeting there were three creators present. Dave Dace the painter, Jack Frost the photographer, and myself Geoff Ford, the illustrator, were all gathered together for a very intresting discussion on the topics of the day. We started with an in depth look at the Marvel comics Disney merger, and what it may mean to the comics industry. This touched especially on what it may mean to artists; from artist alleys at conventions to those trying to break into the field. We also discussed the treatment of minorities in Disney's animated features; the latest of which is the upcoming,"The Princess and the Frog". As well as how Marvels many characters will be seen in upcoming films and media.

The discussion then turned towards marketing, for those of us seeking to put out art publications which their seem to be a proliferation of titles to soon see publication. In this new economy we find ourselves in it will be interesting to see how the public's spending habits adjust this holiday season, and how businesses take advantage of their advertising outlets and spend their advertising dollars.

In the spirit of new publishing ventures Starlight Graphics is embarking on a new publishing venture with the magazine Graf-X Illustrated. It will feature graphic stories and art from some of our Artist & Animators Alliance attendees as well as other professionals and amatures. Look for it on stands in early November. You can view the new website here: http://gxillustrated.weebly.com/index.html

We wish to thank IHOP for being such accomodating hosts, and ask that you join us again on Wednesday October 28th for our fourth meeting. Hope to see you there.
Peace out.
G. Ford