Michael Allred, with color by Laura Allre.
Cover of Madman Atomic Comics No. 7, 2007.
Giclée print on watercolor paper, 17-1/2" x 11"
Copyright © 2007 by Michael Allred. Used with permission.
70th Anniversary Season
Exhibition:
Comics at the Crossroads: Art of the Graphic NovelSeptember 18 through November 5, 2010
Saturday, September 18
Exhibit Opening:
Comics at the Crossroads: Art of the Graphic Novel
Celebrate the opening of Comics at the Crossroads: Art of the Graphic Novel.
Family Fun:
Drawing Words and Writing Pictures, 1 p.m.
Visitors of all ages will be drawn in by this presentation with artist Randi Emberlin, who is best known for his work as an inker in comics, with a resume that includes long runs on Amazing Spider-man, GI Joe, Doctor Strange, Alien Legion, Ghost and recently the Left Behind series for Wildstorm. He will take the audience on a multimedia trip through the fascinating process of plotting, scripting, drawing, inking, lettering and coloring comic books. Randi will demonstrate gesture drawing and cinematic storytelling techniques, display sketches, original comic book page art and more.
On Family Fun days children under 17 are admitted to the museum free all day with one paid adult admission.
Randi EmberlinGallery Walk, 3 p.m.
Join Comics at the Crossroads curator Steve Grafe for a tour through the exhibition.Reception, 4 p.m.
Celebrate Comics at the Crossroads with the featured artists.
