Manic Network

Fly Over by Jim Brenneman

2012-02-19T15:58:00.000-08:00

An illustration I have hanging in the gallery at the Syracuse Tech Garden.

2012-02-10T14:09:00.001-08:00

My Book coming Soon:)

2012-01-11T05:42:00.000-08:00

A message to you!

The coming of my first Book:)

I know i've stated that it was going to be an E-Book, But, it's not official yet so lets just call it Book and see where it goes:)

Letting you share in the Excitement!

A picture from my Book: Will be revealing more on my book soon:)

©nastasha's Illustrations

Not to be missed - Really♥

2012-01-04T13:27:00.000-08:00

Kit Grady

www.kitgrady.com

Mike Spicer Cartoonist/Illustrator: Celebrity Clerks, now at Kindle!!!!

2011-12-26T19:31:00.000-08:00

Mike Spicer Cartoonist/Illustrator: Celebrity Clerks, now at Kindle!!!!: Celebrity Clerks: A Cartoon Collection of Corner Store Satire. Now available for Kindle and Kindle Apps Celebrity Clerks Collection at Kin...

Michelle Munger - It's my birthday!

2011-12-26T02:59:00.000-08:00

Thought this was fitting on my B-day. Won't say which one...:)

michellemunger.com

Season's Greetings from Traci

2011-12-22T17:18:00.000-08:00

A beary merry Christmas and holiday season to you all!

Traci

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Jim Brenneman

2011-12-21T07:54:00.000-08:00

Celebrity Clerk: A Cartoon Collection of Corner Store Satire

2011-12-05T10:24:00.000-08:00

Greetings all!! I am very happy to say that the first collection of Celebrity Clerks is now available at Kindle ebooks !! It's been live on the site since last Monday, and I've been busy promoting it shamelessly at Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and email campaigns. Starting to get some word of text buzz going.
Any other promotion or marketing suggestions are welcome. Of course re-blogging this post will be very much appreciated.

Celebrity Clerks Kindle ebook link.

A stroll though the park

2011-11-30T20:35:00.000-08:00

Yes, it certainly feels like winter's just around the corner.

Kirk

Jim Brenneman Google+ banner art

2011-11-17T06:37:00.001-08:00

I haven't posted anything in a little while. Here's a recent piece I put together for my Google+ page.

Greetings!!

2011-11-07T10:43:00.000-08:00

Might anyone give me some tips on writing a book introduction ? I have collected a bunch of my single panel cartoon strip, Celebrity CLerks to uplaod to Createspace and then on to Amazon and Kindle, but have flusterated myself in to paralysis writing a pithy, interesting intro. Ig you are familiar with the strip, I would appreciated any assistance. I have been spinning my wheels on this for a week, and need fresh eyes. Pls email me at mikescartoons@hotmail.com

Thank you in advance.

Mike

Michelle Munger - Homage to Dr. Who

2011-10-24T04:13:00.000-07:00

This was my favorite Dr. Who of all time!
Painted in Artrage.

New painting for my next children's book: The Spy Game ~ JD Holiday

2011-10-13T10:25:00.000-07:00

Kit Grady

2011-09-27T13:21:00.000-07:00

New project

'Strangers in the Stable' ... my latest book illustration projet completed.

2011-09-17T14:51:00.001-07:00

I don't post here often, because my schedule is filled with more than children's book illustration, however, my latest project was for a Christmas early reader, and now that the publisher has sent the files to the printer, now I can share.

This was my first kid's book illustrated purely digitally, so it was quite an experience. I normally only paint digitally for novels and some older kid's genres, like MG or YA (which are only sometimes illustrated).

Strangers in the Stable, by Jim Laughter and 4RV Publishing, is a charming twist to the traditional Christmas tale, which makes me doubly honored to have been the illustrator. Now, for a peek at the illos:

The stores and shops teemed with life,
and people lined up at tables in the marketsquare,
signed books, and paid money to
men in flowing red robes and shiny hats.

Finally, three more men entered from out
of the night. Kings, the people called them.
They carried gifts and laid them before the
child and his parents.

The kids got to know the young family,
and even Young Billy became friends with
Mary.

If you're interested in seeing the original cover I created for this book, and read why I changed it at literally the last minute, check out my latest 4RV newsletter post.

If your thinking on buying a few copies for Christmas, pre-orders are being accepted now on the 4RV Publishing catalog site.

Until next time,

Aidana WillowRaven

http://WillowRaven.weebly.com

Hi

2011-09-06T06:04:00.001-07:00

Thanks for the invite to the group. It is nice to be here.

JD'S Writers Blog: Continuing my Work in Progress of the third picture

2011-08-28T12:38:00.000-07:00

JD'S Writers Blog: Continuing my Work in Progress of the third picture...: I added some plants to the background up against a fence: Black-eyed Susans, mixed Caladiums (painted) and a Purple Hydrangea bush.

Jim Brenneman at the New York State Fair

2011-08-24T08:51:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite things to do at this time of the year is to go to the NY State Fair and take a sketchbook. It's amazing how many unique characters you run into.

My Mama didn't raise no Fool.

2011-08-22T19:48:00.001-07:00

Manic Network Interviews: Am Interview with Lisa J. Michaels!

2011-08-20T12:50:00.000-07:00

Hi Lisa, Welcome and thank you for being here today!

What inspired you to take an interest in art?

When I was finally old enough to sit up by myself, I'd sit next my father, (who was an architect) and watch him draw little trees and bushes around his houses. You could say I got an early start in my art education! The fine details always fascinated me.

Not-so-Handyman...

2011-08-18T08:55:00.001-07:00

Mike Spicer's Cartoon Blog

JD'S Writers Blog: My Work in Progress! The third picture for my new picture book

2011-08-12T17:00:00.000-07:00

JD'S Writers Blog: My Work in Progress! "I haven't a clue what the background for this picture with be. I'll come up with it though. :D I'm using Corel Painter.It has a cool tool called Straight Line Strokes to make the rope. http://t.co/mdIzv3y.."

An Interview with Michelle Munger

2011-08-05T15:42:00.000-07:00

An Interview with Michelle Munger: "The first question that is probably on everyone's mind is why you started Manic Network, can you tell us a little about it?
Manic Network was just something I needed to do. When I first started seriously considering writing and illustrating, I went to a conference in LA to figure things out. I found it very difficult to choose classes because they were either geared toward writing or illustrating but never both. Read the rest of Michelle's interview at: http://manicnetworkinterviews.blogspot.com/

Nasii:)

2011-08-04T13:16:00.000-07:00

Just a small something to say Hi!

Thanks, its Great to be a part of this group:)

Manic Network Interviews: An Interview with Aidana WillowRaven

2011-07-29T16:32:00.000-07:00

Manic Network Interviews: An Interview with Aidana WillowRaven: "Hi Aidana, and thank you for giving us this interview. How young were you when you knew you were an artist? Start off with the hard one, lol!" at http://manicnetworkinterviews.blogspot.com/

Please follow our interviews!

Manic Network Interviews: An Interview with Jean Wogaman

2011-07-23T09:17:00.000-07:00

An Interview with Jean Wogaman HERE on the Manic Network: "Jeanie, which came first the illustrating or the writing and how did you start working on children's books?
At:http://manicnetworkinterviews.blogspot.com/2011/07/interview-with-jean-wogaman.html
Please follow our interviews!

Michelle Munger

2011-07-20T12:58:00.000-07:00

This is the main character in a YA I'm working on.

Comic-Con arrival day JIM BRENNEMAN

2011-07-20T07:59:00.000-07:00

Arriving at the San Diego Comic-Con has always been one of the most exciting parts of the experience. When you cross the street and see the crowds waiting to get in all dressed in various costumes and the banners from all your favorite Comic Book companies displayed everwhere it almost verges on a religious experience. Although I won't be going this year some of my characters decide to go anyway.

Celebrity Clerk:Rupert Murdoch

2011-07-13T19:55:00.001-07:00

Hi!! Thanks to Michelle and Jan for the invite. Great to be at the new Manic!1

My newest Celebrity CLerk.

Mike Spicer Cartoonist's Blog

Hello fellow pictureworders!

2011-07-12T17:19:00.000-07:00

Hoping to post some new work up here soon for discussion! In the meantime, here is a knight with lettuce for a head. Cheers!

from Mark Mitchell

2011-07-12T15:12:00.000-07:00

I like the look of the new Manic Network blog! Happy to be part of this group!

Anyone doing the Sketchbook Project 2012 World Tour? http://www.arthousecoop.com/

A bunch of us from the Austin SCBWI chapter made a pact to participate.

-Mark

http://HowToBeAChildrensBookIllustrator.Wordpress.com

W-I-P Diana Ting Delosh

2011-07-11T06:33:00.000-07:00

Just wanted to say Howdy to all my fellow illustrators/Writers on Manic and share a peek of the current picture book dummy that I'm working on. I have 10 tight sketches and 1.5 finished paintings more to do not to mention lot's of tweaking of text.
dianadelosh.com
dtdelosh.blogpot.com

Paintings by Jim Brenneman

2011-07-10T23:44:00.000-07:00

Some examples of my paintings.

Jim Brenneman Self Promotion

2011-07-08T23:32:00.000-07:00

My most recent example of self promotion.

Traci Van Wagoner

2011-07-08T21:19:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone!

Summer time is here. A time for swimming, snorkeling and having adventures. Have a ton of fun everyone!

UNDER THE SEA by Traci Van Wagoner

Michelle Munger

2011-06-30T15:32:00.000-07:00

"Creating the Galaxy"

Michelle Munger 2011

Digital