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	New People Artist Village / Bazaar Bizarre SF November 17, 2009 This weekend, I'll be exhibiting at the Bazaar Bizarre, in conjunction with New People and their opening party for "Tokyo Creators Market." The "Tokyo Creators Market" is an exhibit that features the works of 7 Japanese artists. This should be a great show to check out! After you see this show, go shopping at the New People Artist Village, which features at least 11 crafty artisans who will be selling their wares, just in time for the holiday season! Big thanks to the fine folks of the Bazaar Bizarre for inviting me to this neat event! Details: New People Artist Village Friday November 20th 2009 6pm-8pm (by invitation only) Saturday November 21st 2009 10am-8pm - Open to the Public New People - 1746 Post St. San Francisco, CA 94115 New People Artist Village SuperFrog Gallery/Tokyo Creator's Market exhibit Cartoon Art Museum - Cartoonist-in-Residence November 12, 2009 Hey all, Just wanted to remind you about my appearance at the Cartoon Art Museum in San Francisco, this Saturday, November 14! Come on out! Details: November Cartoonist-in-Residence: Debbie Huey Cartoon Art Museum Event: Saturday, November 14th, 2009 1pm to 3pm Free and Open to the public Need more details? Check out the Cartoon Art Museum Blog or the Cartoon Art Museum website. APE 2009, New Merch, Cartoon Art Museum October 12, 2009 Just wanted to let you know of a couple events coming up, and a couple of new Bumperboy items too! Alternative Press Expo 2009 The Alternative Press Expo (APE) is just around the corner. It's next weekend, in fact! If you regularly go to APE, please note that I'll be in a different spot this year. I'll be in the upper left side mezzanine level at table #282, right next to my pals at Sturdy Comics (Wahab Algarmi & Anthony Hon) and Hey Danger (Sherwin Viray). APE is one of my favorite conventions for its cozy small-press feel, so come on out and browse the latest in the independent scene! (And check out that awesome APE poster by featured artist, Lark Pien!) Details: Alternative Press Expo Saturday Oct 17, 2009: 11am-7pm Sunday Oct 18, 2009:11am-6pm The Concourse Exhibition Center 620 7th Street San Francisco, CA For more information APE, point your browser to: http://www.comic-con.org/ape New Buttons, New Print I have a couple new items that will debut at APE, but I've already added them to the Bumperboy shop! First is a brand new set of buttons that features Bumperboy in 4 different expressions: sad, laughing, sleepy, and raspberry face. Pin one on to fit your mood for the day! The other new item is a new print called "Parade" that features Bumperboy and his pals on a fun little romp. Watch out for Hugga Hugga Bear, guys! This image is printed on high-quality photo paper that has a subtle, metallic sheen and is ready to be framed. Check out these items and more at the Bumperboy Shop! http://www.bumperboy.net/shop Cartoonist-in-Residence at the Cartoon Art Museum On Saturday, November 14, from 1:00-3:00pm, I'll be making an appearance at the Cartoon Art Museum as a part of their Cartoonist-in-Residence program. Please come by, say hello and check out what I'm working on. For more info about the Cartoon Art Museum, please visit their website or their blog: http://www.cartoonart.org or http://cartoonart.livejournal.com/ APAture 2009 September 22, 2009 Hey, APAture 2009 is happening right now! What's APAture you ask? It's run by the Kearny Street Workshop in San Francisco, and "is an annual multidisciplinary arts festival showcasing the work of emerging Asian Pacific American artists." Notably, this Saturday, September 26, is the closing day and features the "Handmade Fair" which will be packed with comic artists, zinesters, and crafters. And it turns out that I am the featured artist for the comics/zines category! The whole list of exhibitors isn't listed at the moment, but I know that several of my talented good buddies will be participating, including Wahab Algarmi, Anthony Hon, Mark Miyake, Thien Pham, and Sherwin Viray. So come on out on Saturday and meet some great talent in comics, zines and crafts! Details: APAture 2009 Closing Day HANDMADE FAIR * 12 pm - 6 pm Goforaloop Gallery 1458 San Bruno Ave., San Francisco, CA San Diego Comic-Con 2009 Report August 3, 2009 Just wanted to let you know that my Comic-Con report is up! Ch-check it out: http://debbiehuey.livejournal.com/33166.html. And my full photoset can be found at: my SDCC 2009 Flickr page. Comic-Con 2009, New magazine! New t-shirts! New baby clothes! July 17, 2009 Here at Bumperboy headquarters, July always means a couple things. One, San Diego Comic-Con is coming up! And two, new Bumperboy items! Hooray!! If you're a regular at Comic-Con, I'll be at my usual spot in the Small Press Pavilion, table O-16. I'll be debuting a couple new products which are featured later in this newsletter. Please come and say hello! On Thursday, July 23, from 5-6pm, I will also be sketching and signing with San Francisco's Cartoon Art Museum for the annual Sketch-A-Thon. It's always a fun event and a great opportunity to purchase some sketches from talented artists of a large range! Drop by table #1930 for this event! For more information San Diego Comic-Con, point your browser to: http://www.comic-con.org/cci New Bumperboy Mini-Megazine, Debut Issue! What's is this Mini-Megazine, you ask? Well, it's a handmade "magazine" that covers some of the "behind-the-scenes" of the Bumperboy universe that hasn't been included in any of the past Bumperboy comics. In this debut issue, you'll read silly interviews with Bumperboy and Bumperpup, do some fun activities (like connect-the-dots), get lessons on how to draw some of the characters, read about a neat craft, and even read a brand new comic featuring Gordy! You can purchase a copy right now, at the Bumperboy Shop! http://www.bumperboy.net/shop New T-shirts and Infant Bodysuits There's a couple of new apparel items in the Bumperboy Shop too! First, we have the newest adult t-shirt featuring Bumperboy and Bumperpup having a buddy-buddy moment...with a fistbump! These American Apparel t-shirts come in light blue and several sizes: Unisex Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, and Women's Medium and Large. And for all the cute babies out there, we have brand new infant bodysuits! These heather grey bodysuits (also from American Apparel) feature a young Bumperboy making messily enjoying his plate full of spaghetti. Perfect for the messy little ones in your life! They come in two sizes: 3-6 months, and 6-12 months. Check out these items and more in the Bumperboy Shop! http://www.bumperboy.net/shop Needle Felted Bumperboy and Bumperpup February 22, 2009 I finally got to take some photos of my latest needle-felted creations, Bumperboy and Bumperpup! Here's a close-up of B-boy: And if you want to see a short step-by-step of how Bumperpup was made, then head on over to: http://www.flickr.com/photos/debbiehuey/sets/72157614228581577 Who/what am I gonna make next??? Happy PAL-entine's Day, everyone! February 14, 2009 Alternative Press Expo October 30, 2008 Whaaat? APE in November? Yep, it's been about a year and a half since the last Alternative Press Expo, but it's back in full force. The Bumperboy table is located at booth #354 on the main floor. Come one, come all! Details: SATURDAY November 1 11:00am-7:00pm SUNDAY November 2 11:00am-6:00pm (Remember it's daylight savings!) The Concourse 620 7th Street San Francisco Need more details? Then visit the APE website! http://comic-con.org/ape/ North Bay Bohemian article September 22, 2008 Before my scheduled appearance at the Charles Schulz museum, I did a photo shoot with Trevor Alixopulos for the cover story of the North Bay Bohemian! Gabe Meline took the time to speak to a number of Bay Area cartoonists and came out with a great article about the comics community and how the Schulz Museum has supported up-and-coming artists: www.bohemian.com/bohemian/09.17.08/cover-schulz-0838.html Charles Schulz Museum Appearance September 11, 2008 I will be making an appearance at the Charles Schulz Museum this weekend as the Cartoonist-in-Residence. This will take place from 1-3pm on Saturday, September 13. If you want to watch me as I work on a page for the next Bumperboy comic, or if you just want to chat about comics, then come on out and say hello! For more information about the Charles Schulz Museum, point your browser to: http://www.schulzmuseum.org/ Bumperpup takes a trip to Boston! September 2,2008 Bumperpup got a chance to visit some new friends in Boston last month. They took him to many places around the city and had a great time. Thank you to Ty and family for hosting Bumperpup! Be sure to check out their photos at the Bumperboy Sightings page! Interview with SEQALAB August 26, 2008 Sometimes I wish I studied at a college that has decent sequential art classes. The Savannah College of Art and Design is one them, and they even offer degrees in sequential art! Very cool. Anyway, I was lucky enough to be interviewed by SEQALAB, which is a podcast run by professor Jeremy Mullins and his hilarious crew of students and alumni. So if you want to hear me blah blah blah about my process in drawing comics and exhibiting at comic book conventions, then head on over to my interview at: http://seqalab.com/?p=222. Thanks, SEQALAB! Comic-Con 2008 Report August 5, 2008 Hey all! I just realized that I forgot to post my con report here! Well, you can check it out at my Livejournal page at: http://debbiehuey.livejournal.com/30212.html Square TV interview July 30, 2008 Just wanted to tell you that my interview with Juli of Square TV has been posted on YouTube! We had a little chat at San Diego Comic-Con and I managed to not blunder my way to embarrassment! Check it out at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C99x8jhwd3o! Be sure to view more interviews with small press wonders on Square TV's website at: http://www.square-tv.com Comic-Con News, New Products! July 15, 2008 Did you know that sometimes Bumperboy just wants to ROCK? Well, the latest Bumperboy shirt sure shows it! This shirt features Bumperboy rocking out, complete with lightning bolt! These American Apparel t-shirts come in navy and several sizes: Unisex Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, and Women's Medium and Large. Also new in the Bumperboy shop is a brand new set of buttons! These new designs include Bumperboy nervously riding his bike, Hugga Hugga Bear in his hugging stance, Bumperpup taking a quick nap, and Gordy blogging on his laptop. Check out these items and more in the Bumperboy Shop! http://www.bumperboy.net/shop And yes folks, San Diego Comic-Con is next week! Once again, I'll be at my usual spot in the Small Press Pavilion, table O-16. I'll have the new shirts and buttons, as well as my usual cargo of books, t-shirts, prints, stickers, etc. Also, on Saturday at the con, July 26, from 5-6pm, I will be sketching and signing with the Cartoon Art Museum. This year, the Cartoon Art Museum's Sketch-A-Thon will take place on the mezzanine annex (not on the main floor of the con). Please swing by and purchase original drawings from some of your favorite comic artists and support a great museum! Sunday of Comic-Con is the designated "Kids Day," so why not attend some of the great panels and events for kids? One that I guarantee will be fun to check out is the "Kid's Draw" event: 10:30-11:30 Kids Draw!- Join a great lineup of kids' cartoonists as they draw their hearts out - right in front of you! Cartoonists including Nick Abadzis (Laika), Debbie Huey (Bumperboy) Johann Matte (Flight Explorer), Scott Morse (Visitations), Andy Runton (Owly), Kean Soo (Jellaby), and Dave Roman (Nickelodeon) will create art as you watch - with your help! Room 30CDE For more information San Diego Comic-Con, point your browser to: http://www.comic-con.org/cci Hope to see you in San Diego! Bumperboy visits the Caribbean and Vancouver July 15, 2008 Just wanted to let you know that I added new pictures of Bumperboy's trip to the Caribbean, and Bumperpup's visit in Vancouver! They look like they had a blast! Check them out in the Bumperboy Sightings page! Appearance at YPulse National Mashup 2008 July 13, 2008 I just wanted to let you guys know that I'll be participating on a panel at the YPulse National Mashup tomorrow, July 14 at the Hotel Nikko in San Francisco. The panel is called "Visual Storytelling" and it features Nicole DeMeo (CEO, Kamikaze Pop), Marc Weidenbaum (Vice President, Original Publishing, VIZ Media), myself, and will be moderated by Andrew Farago (Gallery Manager and Curator, Cartoon Art Museum). We'll be discussing issues around comics, manga and the young audience. Looking forward to it! Bumperboy and Wondercon article in the SF Examiner February 21, 2008 Hey look, an article about Bumperboy and Wondercon is in today's edition of the San Francisco Examiner! Neat! Check it out! Thanks to Christina Troup for putting it together! Wondercon is this Weekend! February 20, 2008 Hey folks, Just a reminder that Wondercon is coming up this weekend in San Francisco! WonderCon celebrates its 22nd year as Northern California's most popular comics and pop culture event with a return to Moscone Center South on February 22-24, 2008. The February date solidifies WonderCon's status as the first major convention of the year in the United States. Again, I'll have a table there in Artists Alley, so look for me at Table AA-55. And on Saturday, I'll be participating in a panel spotlighting Bay Area artists: SATURDAY, FEB. 23, 2:00-3:30pm-The Cartoon Art Museum Presents: Spotlight on Local Cartoonists: San Francisco has been a hotbed of cartooning for over 100 years, and that tradition continues today with the Bay Area's vibrant creative community. Join panel moderator Andrew Farago (Curator of San Francisco's Cartoon Art Museum) as he interviews six of the Bay Area's most talented cartoonists: MariNaomi (Estrus Comics), Fredo (altgeek.net), Lloyd Dangle (Troubletown), Justin Hall (True Travel Tales), Debbie Huey (Bumperboy) and Michael Jantze (The Norm). Room 232/234 More info about Wondercon and all its programming at: wondercon.com. And here's a picture of the 2nd reprint covers of First Day of School. Yep, they look a bit different because now they use green ink on yellow paper! See you at Wondercon! Pop Candy Recommends Bumperboy February 13, 2008 Today, Pop Candy's Whitney Matheson posted her top 25 recommendations of comics for kids and families, and Bumperboy and the Loud, Loud Mountain is one of them! Check out the list! Happy New Year! And New Sightings! January 2, 2008 Happy New Year everyone! Keep a lookout on Bumperboy because I hope to have many new projects on the horizon! Also, I've FINALLY posted some long-overdue vacation photos of Bumperboy and Bumperpup's travels to Seattle, WA, Spain, and Portugal! Some of these photos are quite spectacular, so be sure to check them out at Bumperboy Sightings! Review for Bumperboy Learns How to Ride a Bike August 21, 2007 Scott Tingley from "Comics in the Classroom" just posted this review of my latest Bumperboy minicomic, Bumperboy Learns How to Ride a Bike! After reading the review, be sure to check out the rest of the website because it's a great resource for finding all-ages friendly comics that are appropriate for kids in your home, as well as in the classroom! Interview with Comic Talk Cafe August 9, 2007 I did several audio and video interviews at San Diego Comic-Con, but I'm not sure if all of them are online yet. Here is the first that I've been notified about: Podcast Interview with Comic Talk Cafe. We conducted this interview directly after I participated in a Kids Comics Panel, and it was a bit noisy in the hall that we were standing in, so the audio may be a little choppy at times. But all in all, I think the interview went well! New Minicomic and San Diego Comic-Con! July 17, 2007 Hey folks, there's a new Bumperboy story out! It's a brand new minicomic called Bumperboy Learns How to Ride a Bike! Follow Bumperboy on his embarassing quest to learn how to ride through crazy obstacles, including the dreaded Hugga Hugga Bear! The book will be debuting at the San Diego Comic-Con, but if you can't make it to the convention, you can always order it from the Bumperboy Shop! If you're thinking of attending the San Diego Comic-Con (July 26-29), be sure to stop by at the Bumperboy booth in the Small Press Pavilion, table #O-16! I will be making appearances at a couple other spots around the con too! On Friday, July 27, from 4-5pm, I will be sketching and signing at the Cartoon Art Museum booth, E-11. And on Sunday, July 29, from 1-2pm, I'll be participating on a panel that features some of the greatest comic artists working on comics for kids today: 1:00-2:00 What's Happening in Kids' Comics Today? Some of the most creative work in the industry is being done in kids' comics. Svetlana Chmakova (Dramacon), Jimmy Gownley (Amelia Rules!), Debbie Huey (Bumperboy), Kazu Kibuishi (Flight, Amulet), George O'Connor (Journey into Mohawk Country), and Gene Yang (American Born Chinese) talk with moderator Dave Roman (Nickelodeon) about the importance of kids' comics - and the fun they have creating them! Room 8 For information about the convention, point your browser to: http://www.comic-con.org/cci. Bumperboy visits Mexico May 18, 2007 Yipes, I forgot to post this earlier, but I added new pictures of Bumperboy's trip to Mexico! Check them out in the Bumperboy Sightings page! New Items in Shop, APE April 16, 2007 Hey everyone, just wanted to tell you that there are a few new items in the Bumperboy Shop! Look out for brand new Bumperboy and Bumperpup stickers that YOU customize, new Bumperboy memo pads, and two prints that are printed on fancy metallic paper! Check them out in the Bumperboy Shop! Also, the Alternative Press Expo is coming up...this weekend, actually! I'll have a table there once again, but I'll be in a different spot than usual. You can find Bumperboy at Booth #354 on the main floor, next to the likes of Giant Robot Magazine, Top Shelf Comics, and other fine publishers. View the details at http://www.comic-con.org/ape! Bumperboy named to Booklist's Top 10 Graphic Novels for Youth! March 22, 2007 Hooray! Bumperboy and the Loud, Loud Mountain was named to Booklist's 2007 Top 10 List of Graphic Novels for Youth! Click here for the rest of the list! From Booklist: Selected with input from savvy graphic-novel reviewers Tina Coleman, Francisca Goldsmith, Kat Kan, and Jesse Karp, this Top 10 list of titles reviewed during the past 12 months shows the extraordinary breadth of high-quality graphic novels being produced - not only for teens but also for young children. Needless to say, I am very excited about this. I also think it is awesome just to be in the same company as Raina Telgemeier, Linda Medley, and Gene Yang! And in other news, I'll be having a reception for my "Small Press Spotlight" at the Cartoon Art Museum in San Francisco. It will take place this coming Tuesday, March 27! I'll make a more official announcement with details soon (probably tomorrow). Stay tuned! Wondercon is Almost Here! February 28, 2007 Guess what...convention season begins! Bumperboy's first stop of the year is Wondercon at San Francisco's Moscone Center, March 2-4, 2007. I was hoping to have new products to show you all, but I guess it'll have to wait until later. But please come by our table in the Artists' Alley, table number 47! And while you're here, you can check out my "Small Press Spotlight" exhibition at the Cartoon Art Museum...just a few blocks away from the Moscone Center! Small Press Spotlight with Debbie Huey at Cartoon Art Museum January 22, 2007 I'll be exhibiting original Bumperboy work at San Francisco's Cartoon Art Museum from February 17 to May 13, 2007. The work will be featured in the "Small Press Spotlight" section of the museum. So if you're in town during these dates, or you are planning to attend Wondercon or the Alternative Press Expo, be sure to drop by and see some original Bumperboy pages! You can view the press release and details here! Bumperboy Goes To the Aquarium January 17, 2007 I just added some photos of Bumperboy's trip to the Monterey Bay Aquarium to the Sightings page. Also, Gordy blogged a little about it too! Bumperboy Redesign January 2, 2007 Happy New Year, everyone! And to celebrate the new year, I've gone ahead and redesigned a whole new Bumperboy website! I hope you all like it! You'll notice a few new things, like new desktop wallpapers in the "Downloads" section, new photos in the "Sightings" area, and even a new entry from Gordy in his blog! Browse the site, and feel free to let me know what you think about it! 11.6.06 If you love to spy on other comic artists and find out what kinds of tools they use to make their comics, then check out MK Reed's new blog, Comic Tools! Go ahead and find out what's in Jim Rugg and Hope Larson's tool box, along with other comic artists...including me! My post just went up and you can find it here! 9.27.06 I finally added some photos of Bumperboy's trip to Vienna, Austria! Check them out by clicking here! I've also updated the "Meet the Gang" section, so be sure to check that out too. 9.25.06 Stephanie Mangold from Silver Bullet Comics says that *Bumperboy and the Loud, Loud Mountain* is "a true joy to read". The rest of the review can be found by clicking this link. 9.18.06 Shawn Hoke from Comic World News says that *Bumperboy and the Loud, Loud Mountain* is "even cuter than the first" Bumperboy book! Read more of his review by clicking here. 9.11.06 See what Wil Moss from the Nashville City Paper has to say about *Bumperboy and the Loud, Loud Mountain* by clicking on this nice review! 8.9.06 Guess what! Another review for *Bumperboy and the Loud, Loud Mountain! This one is from Marc Mason at The Comics Waiting Room! 8.7.06* J. Caleb Mozzocco interviews little ol' me at Bamkapow.com! 8.4.06 The Las Vegas Weekly just posted a review for *Bumperboy and the Loud, Loud Mountain. Click here for the scoop by J. Caleb Mozzocco! 7.31.06* Here's another review of *Bumperboy and the Loud, Loud Mountain! This one is from Tracy, Shelby, and Sarah Edmunds of Newsarama! Click here to read about how the book made a little girl cry! 7.27.06* I forgot to mention that *Bumperboy and the Loud, Loud Mountain* was released in stores yesterday! Please visit your favorite comic book shop and get it there today! Or, if online shopping is your game, you can get it at various places such as Amazon.com or even in the Bumperboy Shop. A review for the book has already been posted as well! Check out Johanna Draper Carlson's Comics Worth Reading review. 7.11.06 Have you ever wondered what tools I use to make Bumperboy comics? Well then hop on over to the Comic Foundry for a little feature on my own process: DIY Bumperboy! ALSO, San Diego Comic-Con is coming up! I'll have my usual table in the Small Press Pavilion, Table Q-16. Please drop by and say hi! More info at: http://www.comic-con.org/cci. 6.28.06 New Sightings! This time from New York City: Click here! 6.15.06 I posted my NYC/MoCCA report on my Livejournal! Check it out at: http://debbiehuey.livejournal.com! 6.6.06 I'm off to NYC! I'll be in town for the MoCCA Art Festival this weekend, June 10-11. It's a great convention to see the best in alternative comics! Please drop by my table at booth #A4 and say hi!! For more info: http://www.moccany.org/artfest-main.html 5.16.06 Hey look! There's an article about Bumperboy and me in this week's Publisher's Weekly eNewsletter! Click here for the article! Also, there are some new pictures on the Sightings page! Bumperboy travelled all the way to Venice, while Bumperpup visited our nation's capital. 5.02.06 If you don't know already, this Saturday, May 6, is Free Comic Book Day! This is your chance to get brand new comics...for FREE! Hopefully you're local comic book shop is participating, but just to make sure, check out http://www.freecomicbookday.com. And if you'll be in the San Jose area on Saturday, please drop by Hijinx Comics! I will be making an appearance, along with talented artist Alex Sheikman, at Hijinx from 12-3pm. Alex will be signing his new book, "Robotika #3", and I'll be signing copies of "Bumperboy Loses His Marbles" and "First Day of School." Plus, Hijinx will have an hourly raffle with special prizes! DETAILS: Hijinx Comics 2050 Lincoln Ave. San Jose, CA. 95125 (408) 266-1103 http://www.hijinxcomics.com 4.17.06 New Bumperboy pictures on the Sightings page! This time, Bumperboy traveled all the way to China! Check them out! 4.2.06 BIG FAT UPDATE: First of all, Bumperboy will be at the Alternative Press Expo next weekend, April 8-9. Be sure to stop by booth #444 if you're in town! Click here for more details. Second, the new Bumperboy book, *Bumperboy and the Loud, Loud Mountain, is slated to be in stores this July! Click here for the cover! More details to come. And finally, I've got new items in the Bumperboy shop! You'll find a couple of new button packs, and a new t-shirt! 2.07.06* Bumperboy will be making an appearance at Wondercon 2006, which is this weekend at the Moscone Center West in San Francisco! Come by and say hi! Also, check out this review of Bumperboy Loses His Marbles from Johanna Draper Carlson of Comics Worth Reading! And finally, I've posted pictures from Bumperboy's trip to Los Angeles! Check them out in the sightings! 1.09.06 Happy New Year everyone! Just wanted to tell you guys that Bumperboy now has a MySpace page! He wants to be your friend!

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