Creating Comics, Manga and Graphic Novels Seminar 2010

February 4th, in Circuit Training by Andrea Torres

Over the last week of January, the Creating Comics, Manga, and Graphic Novels Seminar 2010, a 2-day intensive seminar for artists who want to expand their God-given talents was made possible by Glasshouse Graphics, Inc. in cooperation with Konsepto Events. It was held at the Green Room of De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde’s School of Design and Arts building. The seminar was well attended by more than 200 talented Filipino artists and even foreigners from other countries like India.

It showcased in depth discussion about different techniques in creating comics and some latest good things on programs like Google Sketchup and Manga Studio. Not only did the speakers taught the attendees about creating comics alone but most importantly they dealt on how to work with editors, preparing a professional portfolio, and other tips that could help them be a professional in the field of comics, which exactly is the objective of Glasshouse Graphics, Inc.

The seminar was spearheaded by Glasshouse Graphics, Inc.’s CEO, Mr. David Campiti and other special guest speakers like Bong (Deadpool) Dazo, Wilson (Wolverine Manga) Tortosa, and Anthony (Bratz) Tan, along with tonal artist J.M. Aldeguer, Marvel colorists Jay David Ramos, Michael Bartolo, and Ruben De Vela, inker Dan Borgonos, and digital artist Jezreel Rojales, all of which never failed to make the audience laugh at their funny antics, they sure are talented and hilarious.

For both days, Mr. David Campiti did profile reviews for the attendees and signed deserving artists right then and there, the seminar not only helped the artists become better but more over, opened doors for them to penetrate the world of comics professionally. A sketch session was held the 2^nd day where in the attendees were asked to draw “Darnette”, the kid Darna, the pretty princess is Mr. Campiti and Ms. Jinky (Avalon High) Conorado’s lovely daughter. The best five sketches were given prizes and the grand winner was personally chosen by the model herself.

The seminar concluded with the awarding of best two portfolios amongst the audience. The audience also had the chance for autograph signing and to have their photos taken with the artists. It sure was a fun-filled and most importantly educational seminar – oh and of course, lots of freebies were given away too. You should definitely not miss the next seminar! Visit www.glasshousegraphics.com for more details and www.konseptoevents.multiply.com for more photos.

Photographs by: Regine Cadahing and Maan Adelino