Lost Angeles: 35 Days with Kevin Eastman

[Archon_Turtle]

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Kevin Eastman (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Heavy Metal Magazine) is presenting an art show at the Meltdown Comics gallery in Los Angeles beginning November 30th. The show will feature art from Kevin and company spanning the last 35 years. I will have lots more information about the event in the coming days. But for now, mark your calendars. This show is going to be AWESOME. I am really proud of the work we are doing on it. Keep an eye on this space!

Full Press Release http://gogreenmachine.org/?p=4721

Kick-Off Mural: http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v247/JNCOPosterboy/35%20Days%20Mural/

[King Suck]

Sounds awesome! I hope there are lots of photos posted and may a you tube video for those of us to far out to make it.

[Archon_Turtle]

Sounds awesome! I hope there are lots of photos posted and may a you tube video for those of us to far out to make it.

Not to worry. We are working on getting multiple media outlets to cover the event. There will be no shortage of coverage.

[Samhain]

Sweet! I will be keeping an eye or two on this.

[papa_smurf73]

I was just at that store last week. Was soooo bummed that I couldn't stay to see this event. Looking forward to seeing the coverage. :)

[marcelangelo]

hi, looks really promising to me, too!.-..archon do you know how long this will last?I might be able to come to america next year and would love to visit this exhibit....also a question on the side:whatever happened to the lost angeles comic book miniseries by kevin and simon that I have been seeing covers for in the past?did that ever see a release date??I haven't heard anything from it since back then...

[Archon_Turtle]

hi, looks really promising to me, too!.-..archon do you know how long this will last?I might be able to come to america next year and would love to visit this exhibit....also a question on the side:whatever happened to the lost angeles comic book miniseries by kevin and simon that I have been seeing covers for in the past?did that ever see a release date??I haven't heard anything from it since back then...

It will run till January 4th 2012. And I'm not totally sure if that series ever saw publication. I know the art for it will be at the show though.

[pannoni1]

Here is some more information that I found just to share with you.

http://www.bleedingcool.com/2011/11/16/kevin-eastman-to-exhibit-himself-at-meltdown-comics-through-november-and-december/

"From November 30th until January 4th, Turtles co-creator Kevin Eastman will be running five different shows in Metldown Comics’ new gallery space at 7522 West Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles. And exhibiting himself.

This will include a new art exhibit opening on New Comics Day, every Wednesday from 6pm to 10pm.

Basically, expect Kevin Eastman to spend a lot of his time there. Probably signing copies of every Turtle thing ever. And working in a recreation of his own studio… which will then be sold.

On the 18th and 19th, Eastman and Mark Bode will recreate the cover of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 on a mural in the back of the store.

On November 30th, they open the TMNT Exhibit with 90 pages of original Kevin Eastman TMNT layout art for the new IDW series , the original eighties TMNT artwork, and many items from Eastman’s own collection, to launch the IDW Ultimate Collection Book One.

December 7th sees the Underwhere exhibit, with 50 original paintings for Underwhere adventure by Mark Martin and Kevin Eastman, with an exclusive copy of the graphic novel.

December 14th has the original art for Bisley and Eastman’s new comic, as well as the TV development materials.

December 21st sees the two showing off work for a film optoion by Bisley and Eastman, with a collector’s edition book released.

And then from December 29th, it’s an exhibit to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Heavy Metal Magazine, with a massive amount of material on display.

So, if you’re in the area, might be worth popping along sometime. And poking Mr Eastman, just to make sure he’s still real."

[Archon_Turtle]

The extended Press Release can be found here:

http://gogreenmachine.org/?p=4721

[Venom]

IDW really should get Mark to do a variant cover.

[Powder]

IDW really should get Mark to do a variant cover.

Amen. He's said on facebook that he'd love to work on the turtles again, that he was real bummed when he no longer was.
All we need is for Kevin to put in a good word, no? I'd love to see him do something.

[Venom]

Amen. He's said on facebook that he'd love to work on the turtles again, that he was real bummed when he no longer was.
All we need is for Kevin to put in a good word, no? I'd love to see him do something.

I would like to think so! Hell, we're getting a whole issue by Ross Campbell so hopefully we'll get to see some oldies like mark return. :tcool:

Man, where's Tales V.3?!? 8)

[King Suck]

The extended Press Release can be found here:

http://gogreenmachine.org/?p=4721

That event poster is bad ass!:o

[Archon_Turtle]

Kick Off Mural by Kevin Eastman and Mark Bode.

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v247/JNCOPosterboy/35%20Days%20Mural/

I'm actually leaving right now to go watch this puppy get finished! More pics to come!

[King Suck]

Ah man how awesome is that, its a rooftop mural. Looks like they chalked out the outline. Is that mural being done in spray paint?

[Samhain]

Kick Off Mural by Kevin Eastman and Mark Bode.

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v247/JNCOPosterboy/35%20Days%20Mural/

I'm actually leaving right now to go watch this puppy get finished! More pics to come!

Man, that is sweet. It's great to see Kevin can still draw that cover pretty much as he originally did it.

[marcelangelo]

it is most likely spray paint from my point of view....graffiti masterpieces are always started with so called first lines...meaning sketched outlines for everything that you fill out and then outline once more with the color you see framing the letters or characters in the end.....it depends from writer to writer when he/she does things like highlights(the white lines I think you referred to as 'chalked in'), background(I think they did the background here first, then the turtles, then the finnishes like the houses and the clouds..) or shadows and so forth....
ah, okay having looked at more fotos now I see the connection with chalk;)....
man, this is absolutely great!!the tmnt have always been street connected you know, this takes it to such another level for me;)...I sure hope the mural won't disapear when lost angeles is finnished...
thanks for the fotos!!!

[King Suck]

it is most likely spray paint from my point of view....graffiti masterpieces are always started with so called first lines...meaning sketched outlines for everything that you fill out and then outline once more with the color you see framing the letters or characters in the end.....it depends from writer to writer when he/she does things like highlights(the white lines I think you referred to as 'chalked in'), background(I think they did the background here first, then the turtles, then the finnishes like the houses and the clouds..) or shadows and so forth....
ah, okay having looked at more fotos now I see the connection with chalk;)....
man, this is absolutely great!!the tmnt have always been street connected you know, this takes it to such another level for me;)...I sure hope the mural won't disapear when lost angeles is finnished...
thanks for the fotos!!!

Yes, yes im familiar with how graff murals are done. Im more interested in and was asking the specifics of the piece at hand rather then a entry level graffiti lesson.:)

I wasn't aware Kevin knew his way around a can. Curious if hes ever tried his hand with graff letters on a wall.

Archon,

Did you happen to notice if -

Was the whole thing done in spray paint or just the outline?
Was an air brush or paint brush used on any of the piece?
Did you happen to see the brand of spray paint being used?

[TMNT VAN]

On November 30,2011 from 6pm - 10pm
the opening of "35 days of Kevin Eastman"
Meltdown Comics
7255 Sunset Bl.
Los Angeles, Ca

My TMNT van will be on display at the event!

http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n508/TMNT_VAN/377453_398379654977_210646799977_1595522_184346643 1_n.jpg

[cowabunga14]

That mural's lookin' pretty legit. Wish I could be there for the event, but the coverage should suffice.

[Archon_Turtle]

Was the whole thing done in spray paint or just the outline?


The whole thing.


Was an air brush or paint brush used on any of the piece?


Nope.


Did you happen to see the brand of spray paint being used?

http://www.mtncolors.com/products/52-alien

[Archon_Turtle]

Hey Everyone! The show starts tomorrow! Here is a link to our facebook event page. Please do us a solid and pass it around! Love ya!

http://www.facebook.com/events/121660177947579/

[demonsweat]

Hey everyone! I'm kind of new around here, but I lurk from time to time...

Anyways I got to go to this event last night, and let me tell you - it was AWESOME!! As an old school turtle fan, I was in geek heaven. Meltdown is a rad place regardless, I used to shop there quite a bit a few years ago when I lived in Hollywood (I'm in the Valley now). They had a whole section set up for the gallery featuring prints and memorabilia and actual pages from the IDW comic - all for sale. It was so cool. There was this room full of stuff on display (you couldn't go in, but it was behind glass), all from Kevin's personal collection. I think they said the whole room is going up in one big auction sometime soon.

And then there was the man himself. I've been a comic fan and turtle fan forever, but I've never gotten the chance to meet him before. Guy was a class act, all the way. Totally nice dude, he seemed really into meeting and talking with the fans. He was drawing full-page sketches for us in the books too (that new IDW collection of the old Mirage books). I got him to sign a few *other* things as well. Oh and they had free pizza and beer, natch. :D

Here's some random pics I took off my ****** Iphone:
http://s1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff492/d3monsweat/Kevin%20Eastman%20Meltdown%20Comics%202011/
My friend took some pics too, I'll upload them as soon as I get 'em.

That mural looked so amazing in person. I've got to go back this weekend and get some better shots of it.

(And Turtle Van Guy - your van is very cool. Color me a bit jealous.)

[Samhain]

Thanks for posting those pics demonsweat! You da man, or girl. Looks like it was a blast.

[Bobby Curnow]

This was a TON of fun. Very nice to meet Archon too. Awesome collection, man.

[Archon_Turtle]

Thanks Bobby! great meeting you too!

It still IS great fun, and will continue to be till January 4th!

Signings at "Lost Angeles: 35 Days of Kevin Eastman" at Meltdown comics in Los Angeles:


December 2nd - Dan Duncan, Primary Artist for IDW's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will be in our gallery signing with Kevin Eastman from 8-10pm. Come meet 2/3rds of the Creative Team of the new book and make them sign your stuff!

December 7th - Legendary Archie TMNT Adventures artist, Kevin Mitchroney will be here signing with Kevin Eastman from 7-9pm. Come meet Kenny at his first Turtles signing in over 15 years! A CGC Witness will be on hand for collectors who want to take advantage of this Signature Series opportunity!

[Plasticplayhouse]

Hell, we're getting a whole issue by Ross Campbell

has this been confirmed? i love RC's work and i DEFINITELY want to see him do more TMNT, but i'm pretty sure he's not doing any TMNT stuff at the moment.

yeah, i'd love to see a Mark Martin oneshot or atleast a variant cover or two.

[Samhain]

Dude, you need to shrink that sig.

[Archon_Turtle]

Hi Everyone! We unexpectedly sold out of the IDW Turtles comics. Because of this, we are going to reschedule Dan's signing for another night. However, Kevin will still be here tonight, so please feel free to come by :-)

[Powder]

has this been confirmed? i love RC's work and i DEFINITELY want to see him do more TMNT, but i'm pretty sure he's not doing any TMNT stuff at the moment.

yeah, i'd love to see a Mark Martin oneshot or atleast a variant cover or two.

It's been confirmed...

Confirmed not to happen until further notice, that is.

[Floatingyeti]

I was nice meeting you tonight Archon (my wife and I had Kevin sign the cross-stitch). The gallery was incredible and I had a fantastic experience meeting Kevin again. Thank you so much for your involvement.

[BubblyShell22]

Wow. Sounds like this was awesome. I'm glad you guys had such a good time. I wish I could've been there. I'm sure it would've been an awesome experience.

[TMNT VAN]

Thanks for the compliment. Glad you enjoyed seeing it.

[Archon_Turtle]

I was nice meeting you tonight Archon (my wife and I had Kevin sign the cross-stitch). The gallery was incredible and I had a fantastic experience meeting Kevin again. Thank you so much for your involvement.

My pleasure! It was fantastic meeting you as well!

[Archon_Turtle]

Can't Make it to 35 Days with Kevin Eastman, but want to buy a layout page? We can do that! Each page of Kevin's original IDW layouts are $125 Shipped ($100 if you come to the gallery and buy one -- which you should totally do!) Contact Stephan Reese ([email protected]) for a list of pages still available (Pages are from IDW TMNT #1 - #4). Paypal only please :)


All Pages come framed!

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[jimmyjams]

I'm dropping by tonight :)

[Matches Malone]

Is the art gallery open every day or just Wednesdays? Also, is the gallery only open from 6pm-10pm or is it open during Meltdown Comics' operating hours?

[Archon_Turtle]

Is the art gallery open every day or just Wednesdays? Also, is the gallery only open from 6pm-10pm or is it open during Meltdown Comics' operating hours?

Everyday. So long as Meltdown is open, so are we :-)

[Matches Malone]

Everyday. So long as Meltdown is open, so are we :-)

Ah, just curious because I stopped by yesterday and the comic shop guys said the same but the gallery wasn't open because the event people weren't there yet. Perhaps you guys were running late that day? Oh well. I'm not from LA, so I was a bit disappointed, but I'm actually heading back next week for the holidays, so it'll be my last chance! I would love to at least check out Kevin's artwork, so my plan is to stop by Wednesday, buy my Mikey "mike"ro and check it out!

Thanks for the quick reply!

[Archon_Turtle]

Ah, just curious because I stopped by yesterday and the comic shop guys said the same but the gallery wasn't open because the event people weren't there yet. Perhaps you guys were running late that day? Oh well. I'm not from LA, so I was a bit disappointed, but I'm actually heading back next week for the holidays, so it'll be my last chance! I would love to at least check out Kevin's artwork, so my plan is to stop by Wednesday, buy my Mikey "mike"ro and check it out!

Thanks for the quick reply!

Yesterday morning the gallery wasn't open because I was home sick. I've been at the gallery for over 12 hours a day every day for a month straight. My body just kinda gave out. So Kevin opened that day. Not sure what time he got there. Sorry!

[Vegeta]

one of the coolest events ever, wish I had the funds to fly out to la again. Thank you for doing this though :D