ACAS AT THE SINGAPORE TOY & COMIC CONVENTION 2008
The weekend was spent signing & lining-up new Lifetime Members & Student Members. Also helping to raise funds was the selling of various comics and books. The 2006 Nice One Entertainment compilation entitled, Singapore's Greatest Comics, was a popular sell-out.
The crew executed multiple non-stop live art demos, both traditional and digital. Pictured first is Zaki, the ACAS treasurer, with founder member Wahid doing their 'thang' in front of many spectators.
Pictured below that is young Din. Soon to join ACAS as a Lifetime Member, this guess artist demonstrated both traditional and digital art techniques. On behalf of our partners, Peripheral Solutions & Wacom, the booth shifted many leaflets with info about the various tablets demonstrated.
Din was in fact the inker of the Tom DeFalco & Jerry Hinds Singapore Sling story, which features in the Official Con Comic.
And below Din is the ACAS President going through a few pointers with another young artist. He hardly had time to do any drawing, but was able to help out with a few Caricatures for master Caricaturist & ACAS Secretary, Osman, who unbelievably drew well over 100 eagre 'models' over the weekend!
More updated images & stories to follow ...
TALES OF THE LION CITY -
This manga-sized A5, black & white comic is a compilation of short stories all based in and around Singapore.
Spearheaded by the Association of Comic Artists (S) (ACAS) in conjunction with Singapore Toy & Comic Convention 2008 (STCC), the anthology will get off to a bright start with a foreword by world famous writer Tom DeFalco. He is the current writer of Spider-Girl, also the longest running writer in the history of Spider-Man, and ex-Marvel Comics Editor-In-Chief.
Tom was asked to 'do the honours', as he actually wrote the first ever full script for Singapore Sling, a local super-hero concept that was created by ACAS president, Jerry Hinds. It's believed that Singapore Sling, aka Crissy Lee Mei Li, is the first ever Singapore based super-hero to be published internationally.
Also featured in the book will be other folklore heroes tinged with a modern twist, such as Zaki Ragman's, Badang - the Malay legendary folk hero, who was renowned for his mighty physical strength. Amongst other exciting stories & poster art, comes Vinox & Monica - plotted & drawn by Suthep Chotewijit, this tale of a young girl and her pet dragon is a deep & meaningful comedy phantasy, set in a fictional Sing-City of the future. That story will play its part in really demonstrating the wonderful diversity of creative comic talent which is to be found here.
We are most thankful to STCC for supporting the idea of an Official ConComic, and are extremely proud to be playing an active part of this the first ever - Singapore Toy & Comic Convention. And for every copy sold, a donation of $1 will be made to a charity fund in support of the victims of the Sichuan earthquake disaster.
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ACAS @ BUKIT PANJANG PLAZA - Level 1
Fri 16th & Sat 17th May 2008, 2pm - 8pm
Here are a few snippets from when we went on the road between May 16th and 19th - it was a real blast! And our new Creative Comic Classes have really gotten your interest it seems!
We demonstrated traditional penciling & inking, with digital colours then applied. The computer software & hardware was supplied by Peripheral Solutions & Wacom.
All ages of comic enthusiasts were present. Past publications featuring the work of many Association members was sale, all at a specially discounted price.
There was hardly a quiet moment on some days; while many were busy shopping, they would leave snaps & bluetooth transmitted images behind for us to work from. 
And here is one of very many happy couples with their son, holding up their caricatures with glee - Julian, Daphne & baby Jonas!
We'll be constantly trying new ways to bring comic inspired artwork to the community. It will be the ideal time for you to ask about ACAS Membership and what it could mean to you in terms of various incentives, including opportunities to have your work published!
You can also use this time to sign up for any of our Comic Creative Art & Writing Classes!
Don't miss out!
NEW ACAS WEBSITE LAUNCH - May 1st 2008
Well, you're looking at it! :)
We are indeed over the moon to at last have our new website online. It's just what we need, now that our new membership drive is fully underway -
Here above is the new ACAS Secretary, Osman Mohamed. He'll be in full action at the roadshow, demonstrating new digital comic softwares, and don't miss his renowned caricature sessions - always a crowd pleaser. Alomg with other ACAS members, he will also be giving some quick but key drawing tips.
And speaking of caricatures & drawing tips, be sure to check out our Comic Creative Classes - everything from basic character design to advance comic storytelling, caricaturing and writing will be taught! Art classes are now available in both digital & traditional formats too.
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ACAS @ PLAZA SINGAPURA - Level 6
Sun 18th & Mon 19th May 2008, 12 noon - 7pm
Between demonstrating digital art techniques and traditional comicbook illustration, we had great fun producing special promotional-priced caricatures - always a firm crowd pleaser!
Jerry took a couple of Osman's celebrity caricatures, and demonstrated the speed and power of digital colouring. The originals still included characteristic grey marker pen shading - a fun case of the old meeting the new. 
Many people gathered to see Zaki demonstrate his digital painting techniques. Both the old and young had a lot of questions to ask.
Zaki was also our resident photographer, and here now is a snap of him in action, using the Wacom Bamboo tablet. He demonstrated both Corel Painter & Adobe Photoshop. 
Here's new ACAS Member, Sam, not only signing on the dotted line, but also feeling inspired enough to have a quick doodle himself!
A PAST STREET EVENT
Osman caricatures an eagre mother and her children
From A6 to A3, caricatures come in all sizes.
Look-out for our NEW digital caricature sessions too!
MANGAKA ART CONTEST
Mangaka Art Contest 2006! An eagre audience awaits
Jerry's and the accompanying judges' winning choices...
A proud runner-up collects her prize from the ACAS President
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