#plottwistpublishing

[knightseeker-blog]

Alright let's get to it. Black Label ComiCon is officially 3 Months Out, and there is still a lot of announcements and work to do. Next up to bat, and a pleasure for me to announce.... Confirmed Guest Artist Donovan Petersen is coming out from Las Vegas to Philadelphia to be at Black Label ComiCon. Donovan was one of the main concept artists for Star Enforcers the was written by Miles Simon and I. Yup if you have a copy he can sign it for you. He also worked on Greenville Triangle Vol. 2... Yes people the books will be at the convention to purchase if you don't have a copy. For more info on Black Label Comicon and to buy passes for Aug. 14th Saturday www.BlackLabelComiCon.com A little more about this artist... Donovan Petersen is a Las Vegas based illustrator and lifelong comic-book fan. His work can be seen in the new comic Pathway, and for Plot Twist Publishing: Eulogy, Heaven's Bastards, and Impressions. When not drawing or holding down a "day job", he can be found spending time with his wife, children, dog; or, (honestly) he's just sneaking out to his favorite local comic shop. He can be reached for commissions or requests at donovanpetersen@gmail.com #DonovanPetersen #IndyArtist #plottwistpublishing #BlackLabelComiCon #Blerds #StarEnforcers #GreenvilleTriangle #Philadelphia #Philly #NewJersey #ComicBooks #Marvel #DCComics #darkhorsecomics #idwcomics #scifi #scififantasy #scifinovel https://www.instagram.com/p/CO2vQFhDvUc/?igshid=drjdg65dan7i

[greenmachinecomix]

On December 31, 2018, a call for artists in our state was made to be chosen for the National Design. The requirement was to create a design with the theme “Power to the Polls” and use the three colors from Women’s March first logo. I had stayed home on New Year’s eve with the January 2nd deadline around the corner. While friends told me to come out to party, in the pit of my gut I smelled opportunity and didn’t want to rest till I produced art. No other point in my life did I feel like I was the most fit person for the job, as a feminist, cartoonist, Nevada resident, that drew really fast. The finished design is actually a second draft. It was crucial to represent so many women led movements and present issues in this one photo. I wanted to depict women uplifting each other, while representing women of color, the inclusion of trans folks, and the simpleness of their eyes would not signify their age group. It was a large task of really driving home inclusion without being a complicated design. The morning they told me I was chosen, I spent it crying. As an artist, I feel that while there are many opportunities, sometimes we get artist anxiety and give up on our selves far too soon. We intentionally miss opportunities despite being talented. I don’t want to live like that anymore at 2018. I originally hail from the island of Guam, so this is a big deal for me since my ethnic identity is oftentimes invisible minority. As a Nevada resident who is gung ho about activist initiatives involving art and women empowerment, my art work and endeavors don’t stop here at this artwork. There’s still more work to do in terms of the theme presented by the Women’s March that I will work tirelessly as a feminist cartoonist to celebrate and represent, such as body positivity and combating sexism in my comics. You can find more of me and my work at Plot Twist Publishing, a local comics indie press. Currently we have comic submissions guidelines open for the next couple of months and starting a comics progressive classes, so give us a add to learn more about what I continue to do in our beautiful Las Vegas Valley and how to be involved together.

[immortalsamurai]

Forgot to post, but I had a great time #friday night watching #jamesgunn #guardiansofthegalaxy #guardiansofthegalaxyvol2 with fellow #plottwistpublishing #friends @jeaniebeanmarie @figgaplease42 @cubstead #walidatshe #coymunson @studiostellapolaris Thanks to @to.alex.with.love.crochet for the #photo

[toyboxxlv]

#workshops!! From #plottwistpublishing!! (at The Writer's Block)

[lamug]

Honored to be hanging out with some creative comic book people of Las Vegas #plottwistpublishing #alternaterealitycomics

[charlesholbert]

Last year I whipped up a quick little cover for a two volume anthology comic from Plot Twist Publishing called Impressions.

The anthology features creators from the Las Vegas valley and tales connected by a captivating portrait.

“HAVE YOU EVER BEEN LURED BY BEAUTY? A painting hangs on a wall in a gallery. A beautiful woman with hair spun of gold... No matter her form, for those that look hard enough she is exactly what they need in that painful or joyous moment. Art can change people, and sometimes people can change the course of their lives. And if lucky, the world too.”

@plottwistpublishing https://www.facebook.com/plottwistpublishing/

[greenmachinecomix]

Sometimes I just don’t want to be caught in the many rabbit holes on the internet. Can’t speak for my bearded other half who is still on his phone as we speak! lol

[greenmachinecomix]

Where do I even begin? I’m three things right now. I’m happy, thankful, and humbled. Happy because of the two pieces of large hard work is compacted into my hand on glossy paper. My Plot Twist editing team raised the bar without my consent and worked towards a vision of improving our production value from last year. While my heart and true baby of Plot Twist Publishing is Impressions, I handed over the reigns of leadership to two new Editor in Chiefs, Greg Boucher and Coy Munson. Two colleagues that are content focused because they are writers. So many comics are beautifully drawn but lack depth. So we let writers take the lead, which sometimes can drive cartoonists batty. But miraculously, the artists evolved and were challenged. Each kicking ass in the book with unique and fun styles. Next, I am thankful to the following people:

My staff is versatile and took roles they normally don’t, so we could give others in the community a feeling of having an accomplished piece of published work.

Walid Atshe, Cillian Cubstead, Mark Otto, and James Stone have dedicated late nights and hungry Monday board meetings to bring this baby to the finish line. I love you all very much.

To the community, local and global that contributed to the making of this book with your ideas and your designs:

Sonny Chargualaf from Guam David Parker Gabbie Hirsch Pierce Elliott Jeremiah Andrade Kiki'ssh Vincent Pizarro Han Stover Paul Pearson Scotty DeGraff Gary O'Donnell Melina Chavarria Rachel D'Onofrio Shane Walley Donovan Petersen Patrick Halm Gina Parham Alex Schwafel Josh Cutler Jon Cutler Justin Ayers Regan Carmona Sam Urbano

Shelby Schroeder

You are all better than you know. I hope this helps you all leap into furthering your crafts beyond Plot Twist.

And lastly, I am humbled. It’s no mystery how high energy I can be. That’s me fighting for something good in a cruel world where people like to close doors. The reality is, even I close doors. But I have vowed on never making it a secret how to to open one. I know what rejection feels like when you want to be part of a large scale collaborative project but have self doubt and insecurities. To all those that didn’t make it, I say fight another day and keep improving. One day you too can open doors for others. This is the cycle of kicking ass. It doesn’t stop and you only get stronger in the process. I know there’s always going to be better talent out there. Why make them enemies? Competitors? Make them your allies and do great things. I did it and am amazed at the results of people finally taking a chance on themselves.

Thanks from the bottom of publishing heart.

[immortalsamurai]

@cubstead and I are having a wonderful time setting up#art for the #plottwistpublishing #artistspotlight this #wednesday at 4pm in #alternaterealitycomics (at Alternate Reality Comics, Las Vegas!)

[immortalsamurai]

Page 1 of great #lineart @heroesandheadkicks #plottwistpublishing #horror #anthology #story #tomeofterror my #colors #indiecreators #indiecomics #collaborator #notreallyacolorist #ididmybest #keepitsimple

[immortalsamurai]

Oy! So many pages in the last 2-3 days... #plottwistpublishing #tomeofterror #childrensstory #lvartist #anthology #pagework #panelwork #strathmore #thisisthelife #pencilwork #bristolboard #staedtler #blueline #indiecomic #artistofinstagram #inks #inking #traditional #actionpacked

[immortalsamurai]

#plottwistpublishing representing all over #vegas #freecomicbookday #fcbd #freesketches #indiecreators #indiecomics #selfpublished #comicslv #lvartists @jeaniebeanmarie @alternate_reality_comics @cubstead @studiostellapolaris @jamesleestone @cosmiccomicslv #walidatshe @cheeseboycomics

[immortalsamurai]

Find these talented #plottwistpublishing folks at all your favorite #comicshops in #lasvegas doing #sketches and selling all the cool stuff from #ptp! Like #impressions our upcoming #anthologies #tiabi #artwall & so much more! @cubstead @studiostellapolaris and @jamesleestone will be at @cosmiccomicslv @jeaniebeanmarie will be at @alternate_reality_comics #coymunson at #vegascomics #walidatshe at @cheeseboycomics with @vpizarro626 It's gonna be epic!

[immortalsamurai]

Find these 2 #scribblers at @cosmiccomicslv for #FCBD get your free comics and we'll be selling #comics #prints and doing #FREE #sketches for all you fans! #moyatribe #immortalsamuraicomics #plottwistpublishing #adventure #comicbooks

[immortalsamurai]

Last night's post #plottwistpublishing #anniversary #dinner #shenanigans at #barcodelv #batman #catwoman #fatbottomgirls #ilikebigbutts #iheartbutts #ptp #youcantleaveusalone #youcanttakeusanywhere @jeaniebeanmarie @figgaplease42 @studiostellapolaris @cubstead (at Bar Code Burger Bar)

[immortalsamurai]

Back to where it all began! #plottwistpublishing #anniversary #dinner 4/24/16 #goodtimes #goodfriends #ihadtheturkeyblt #editorial #team @jeaniebeanmarie @studiostellapolaris @figgaplease42 @cubstead #walidatshe #coymunson #studiostellapolaris #killcubsteadcomics #immortalsamuraicomics #greenmachinecomix (at Blueberry Hill Family Restaurant)