Posts Tagged ‘comic’

Blick at Anaheim Comic Con 2010

Tuesday, April 20th, 2010
Blick Art Materials Booth

Blick Art Materials Booth

Comic Con was in town in Anaheim, California this past weekend (April 16-18), and associates from Blick’s Los Angeles area locations got to experience it up close! Hundreds of industry actors, artists, and other celebrities were on hand throughout the weekend, talking with fans and sharing their enthusiasm for the business. The excitement was contagious, and our staff was even a little starstruck at times!

One of Blick's own with the legendary Stan Lee!

One of Blick's own with the legendary Stan Lee!

Thanks to everyone who "picked Blick" by visiting our booth or sporting a Blick t-shirt! We had a great time at Anaheim Comic Con 2010!

We’ve got more photos to share! Check out our Pasadena store’s Facebook page to see who we met at Comic Con. Who did you meet at Anaheim Comic Con? What was the highlight of the event for you? Post a comment to share your stories!

To find hours and contact information for Blick’s Los Angeles area stores, please click here.

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Blick Attends Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo

Tuesday, April 20th, 2010

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Associates from the Blick store in Wheaton, Illinois attended the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2) over the weekend (April 16-18) at McCormick Place in downtown Chicago. The expo was packed with lots of fans hoping to get a sneak peek at what’s new and meet their favorite industry artists. It was also a great chance for the artists to network with each other.

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Many visitors stopped by the Blick Art Materials booth to say “hi.” It was wonderful to see everyone so excited for the expo! Some of our staff even got into the spirit of the event and dressed up!

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Thanks to everyone who attended C2E2 and visited the Blick booth, helping make it a successful event all around!

You can check out more photos on the Wheaton store’s Facebook page! To find more information about Blick locations in Wheaton and throughout the Chicago area, click here.

If you attended C2E2, what was your favorite part of this year’s event? Share your experiences by leaving a comment!

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Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo 2010

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010

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There’s still time to get your tickets to the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2)! Attendees of C2E2 will have the chance to check out the latest trends in comics, anime, manga, video games, and more. This is a great opportunity to meet your favorite industry artists and get the inside scoop. Make sure to stop by the Blick Art Materials booth (#1324) while you’re there!

The convention is open to the public:

Friday, April 16, 2010 – 1pm-7pm
Saturday, April 17, 2010 – 10am-7pm
Sunday, April 18, 2010 – 10am-5pm

For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit the official C2E2 website at http://www.c2e2.com.

To find store hours and contact information for our Chicago area Blick stores, click here.

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Chicago Comic Con in August 2010

Friday, March 5th, 2010

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Tickets are already on sale for Chicago Comic Con (Wizard World) 2010! The convention will be held August 19-22, 2010 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. Don’t miss Blick Art Materials at booth #2534!

Convention hours:

Thursday, August 19, 2010, 5-9pm (Preview Night)
Friday, August 20, 2010, 12-8pm
Saturday, August 21, 2010, 10am-7pm
Sunday, August 22, 2010, 10am-5pm

For more details about the convention or to purchase tickets, please visit the official Chicago Comic Con website at http://www.wizardworld.com/home-ch.html.

Click here to learn more about our Chicago area Blick locations.

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Blick at the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo, April 2010

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

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The Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2) is coming up this spring! Don’t miss the Blick Art Materials booth (#1324)! We’ll be fully stocked with supplies for sale for convention artists and visitors, as well as signing people up for FREE Blick Preferred Customer memberships. Plus, stop by and receive a special discount coupon for convention attendees!

C2E2 is a convention showcasing the latest trends in comics, anime, manga, video games, and more – all under one roof. Visitors can check out exhibitions, meet industry artists, and access special previews.

The convention is open to the public:

Friday, April 16, 2010 – 1pm-7pm
Saturday, April 17, 2010 – 10am-7pm
Sunday, April 18, 2010 – 10am-5pm

For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit the official C2E2 website at http://www.c2e2.com.

To find store hours and contact information for our Chicago area Blick stores, click here.

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Wheaton Store Displays Work by Jeff Balke

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
Art by Jason Metcalf, Colors by Jeff Balke

Art by Jason Metcalf, Colors by Jeff Balke

Blick Art Materials in Wheaton, Illinois is excited to display Chicago artist and comic book colorist Jeff Balke’s artwork through March 2010. Mr. Balke has pioneered a service he calls “sketch coloring,” taking the “sketch variant” covers now so common from publishers, and coloring them for their owners. It’s a unique art form that has really taken off and earned him recognition.

To learn more about Jeff Balke’s work and upcoming appearances, visit his website at http://jbalkesart.com/. Later this year Mr. Balke will be giving a demonstration on sketch coloring at the Wheaton Blick Art Materials store.

For Wheaton store hours and contact information, please click here.

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Blick at Wizard World Chicago

Thursday, August 13th, 2009
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Wizard World Chicago 2009

Blick sponsored a vendor booth at Wizard World Chicago, held August 6th-9th, 2009 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. This event is the largest of its kind in the Midwest and attracted a record number of attendees this year.

Attending artist - modeling his Blick shirt!

Attending artist - modeling his Blick shirt!

At the Blick booth, attendees and artists had the opportunity to purchase art supplies, as well as receive some free goodies! Giveaways included Blick t-shirts, markers, and discount coupons, while supplies lasted.

Wizard World Chicago included appearances by many nationally known comic and commercial artists, as well as various related industry celebrities.

To find hours and contact information for Chicago area Blick stores, click here.

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