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2018 Wondercon

Posted on March 28, 2018March 28, 2018 by Girl With Chalk

I had a blast at this year’s Wondercon. It’s not as crazy as San Diego Comic-Con, but a nice way to enjoy the weekend.

Celebrating the Popular Arts in Anaheim, CA.

Dr. Peepers is a steampunk original character by Dean LaCrone. He is an amazing cosplayer.

Beware of the Mexican Wonderwoman with the golden “chancla” of truth.

At the Power Rangers Shattered Grid panel, we all got an advance copy of issue #25 for our reading pleasure. Oh and did I mention, Kimberly is the Ranger Slayer?

Just for fun, we watched Samara crawl out of her tv…she actually fits in this and it was pretty awesome cosplay.

Comic Art and Literacy Expo

Posted on October 24, 2017 by Girl With Chalk

A Place Called Home’s FIRST-EVER Comic Art and Literacy Expo, sponsored by Disney was a blast. On October 21st, artists, illustrators, writers, poets, and publishers brought their books and knowledge to share with many kids who showed up to take part in writing, drawing and storytelling panels and then they all got to take home books and comics for their enjoyment!

The line forms in front of A Place Called Home, with kids ready to participate in the Comic Art and Literacy Expo.

Kids at the expo got to meet many local publishers and illustrators, along with participating in panels and workshops.

Disney was the sponsor who donated tons of comics and books for all kids, free of charge!

Even R2D2 and the BB8 showed up to get their free books!

2017 Comic Book Invasion

Posted on October 23, 2017 by Girl With Chalk

The 2017 Comic Book Invasion at the Commerce Library was super-amazing!

My table, photo taken by my good friend and cartoonist Michael Aushenker.

These are some of the kids who participated in my “Paint your own Superhero Mask and Cape” workshop.

Isn’t this the cutest little Wonder Woman ever?

Comic Book Invasion at Commerce Library

Posted on October 11, 2017 by Girl With Chalk

Join me at the Comic Book Invasion next Saturday, this is a free event for all ages. I will be hosting a superhero mask & cape painting workshop for kids. Come on down, this will be a fun event for the whole family.

Latino Comics Expo Meet & Greet

Posted on September 28, 2017 by Girl With Chalk

Next Wednesday, October 4th @ 6:30 pm, the Chicano Resource Center at the East LA Library will be hosting a LATINO COMICS EXPO MEET & GREET! I will be speaking my comics with fellow-cartoonist Melina Chavarria of THE MAGIC GLASSES, Latino Comics Expo co-founder Javier Hernandez.

The event is free! Please come out to hear about the upcoming Latino Comics Expo which is happening on Nov. 11 & 12 at the Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach, CA.

2016 Pomona Chalk Festival

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Girl With Chalk

Last Saturday I participated in this year’s Pomona Chalk Festival. The them was “My Favorite Book”. I recently received this wonderful book titled “Latinx Comic Book Storytelling” in the mail from the author Frederick Luis Aldama and it has the cover art of one of my favorite cartoonist of all time, Jaime Hernandez so I decided to chalk it!

“Latinx Comic Book Storytelling” cover art by Jaime Hernandez.

My finished square, I hope I did Jaime Hernandez justice, Love and Rockets Forever!

2016 Sol Con Was Amazing!

Posted on October 18, 2016October 18, 2016 by Girl With Chalk

I had a blast this year at Sol Con & Cartoon Crossroads Columbus. Made a lot of new friends and I can’t wait until next year’s event.

14656236_10153754663551213_7812159568005553065_n — With cartoonist Sergio Aragonés.

14724593_10153755649151213_3286276938665069634_n — Sol Con at CXC, view from the second floor.

14753696_1326392077371636_5781250794221084738_o-2 — Inspiring future artists.

14708363_10153752723331213_1001099761317984140_n — Outside the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum with the Latino Comics Expo Ambassador, Rosalinda Padilla. The museum is beautiful and has a lot of old cartoon art on display.

14695555_10153756294231213_381680310233182655_n — After dinner, a lot of cartoonists went to get ice cream at Jeni’s in downtown, Columbus. I got 2 scoops of their seasonal “Thai Curry Pumpkin Spice”.

SPADRA Issue No. 2

Posted on October 11, 2016October 11, 2016 by Girl With Chalk

My new books are in, and I cannot wait to bring them to Columbus, Ohio next weekend!

“Legend of The Green Mist” is the tale of the legendary green mist which centers around Pearl Hopp, a beautiful young wife of a shopkeeper in Spadra. Bored and dissatisfied with her marriage, she escapes into infidelity, which then leads her to a tragic end in a ghostly appropriation of a town that time forgot. See you at Sol Con 2016.

14657500_10153741794171213_4005594899594440082_n — SPADRA Issue No. 2, “The Legend of the Green Mist”.

2016 Sol Con

Posted on September 28, 2016September 28, 2016 by Girl With Chalk

I am happy to be participating in the 2016 Sol Con in Columbus, Ohio this year. On Friday evening, I will be on the Fantasy & Fandom panel which runs from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Ohio State University in the MLK Jr. Room, Hale Hall. Afterwards, join us at The Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum for a reception, meet Sol-Con and CXC Guests, see the exhibitions, enjoy some appetizers and grab a drink at the cash bar.

On Saturday & Sunday I will be tabling at Sol Con with my new book SPADRA Issue Number 2. Please stop by my table to read my books.