TCAF! (Toronto Comic Arts Festival)

I had an amazing time exhibiting at my first ever TCAF (Toronto Comic Arts Festival).

I'm getting over jetlag right now but also feeling inspired, humbled, and overwhelmed by all the talent I encountered there!

Here are a few photos I took while I was there! Click to make 'em bigger:

Flying into Canada!

Mine and Adam Cadwell's lil table.

The TCAF welcome party! (sorry I'm such a terrible photographer)

Honest Ed's! (out of Scott Pilgrim)

My first taste of proper Canadian poutine! It was aces, but I only managed like, a third of this. That stuff is DENSE!

Sneaky Dee's (out of Scott Pilgrim)

Inside Sneaky Dee's!

Yours truly in Sneaky Dee's.

The best kids' comics shop I have ever encountered.

I picked up a Kate Beaton pony pin which I have wanted for forever!

The Beguiling comic shop.

The Beguiling had a copy of my first book, House Party! I have no idea where they got it! Haha!

On Friday night Adam and I went to a party at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM). Look! Dinosaurs!

TCAF! My table was on the right hand side but you can't see it because crowds!

Kate Beaton designed the poster and programme cover this year and I think it's all of the rad.

Taken from Jack Astor's balcony restaurant in Dundas Square.

And here's where my table was on the map. I miss it so!

Thanks TCAF! Maybe see you next year, huh?

R xxx

Free Comic Book Day + New Book Launch!

I had a great time drawing at Gosh! for Free Comic Book Day! There were some really imaginative kids there and I really hope they continue drawing ^__^

In the evening I also launched my new book, Artificial Flowers, which was super fun. Thanks to everyone who came down for it - it was lovely to meet you all!
You can buy Artificial Flowers, from the Avery Hill shop HERE!

Here are some photos from the day/eve, click on any of them to make them bigger:

(All photos, except where indicated, are by the wonderful Mauricio Molizane De Souza)

Me and the amazingly talented Kristyna Baczynski - she drew a comic about a man-eating plant which I wish I'd taken a photo of!

I think I'm drawing Squirrel Girl here.

Signing the limited edition bookplates (photo by me)

(photo by me)

This is the first time I saw my book! (photo by me)

I think I was getting excited about a small dog that was behind me here.

Owen and Edie!

Rachael Stott dropped by and I did some weird hand gestures at her!

it me.

Pages from the book (photo by me).

Pages from the book (photo by me).

My babies together at last (photo by me)

(photo by me)

Pipedream Comics also wrote a nice little review of the book which you can read HERE!

Thanks all!

Rachael xxx

Graham-Cameron Illustration

I have an AGENT!

The wonderful folk at Graham-Cameron Illustration are representing me for children's illustration! Graham-Cameron Illustration will be finding me work in the children's picture book and educational markets. I'm super happy and excited to be branching out into this area and I can't wait to see what lovely things I get to work on!

There's a little news item on their site about me here: http://www.gciforillustration.com/

And you can see my portfolio here: http://www.gciforillustration.com/portfolio/rachael_smith.html

Please note: anyone wishing to commission one of my private commissions, buy one of my books, or talk to me about anything comics/graphic novel related can continue to go through me directly - Graham Cameron Illustration are only representing my children's book and educational work. Any questions please email rachael(at)rachaelsmith(dot)org

Thanks all!

Rachael x

Emerald City Comic Con - pics!

I was honoured to be a *GUEST* at this year's Emerald City Comic Con, in Seattle, WA!

I had a blast and met some amazing people. Here are some photos from off of my phone!

The floor plan, with instructions on how to get to ME

My lovely table neighbour, Naomi Romero! (plus my table set up)

 

This is my favourite show on Planes

Obligatory breakfast photo

The beautiful venue!

The official bar of ECCC!

My table pre-set up

My badge! (plus legs)

My name in the brochure

I commission I did at the hotel

The Friday Wic Div party! Sorry about the terrible photo!

Oysters!

Goodbye ECCC!

Jog On

Here's my piece from last year's Thought Bubble Anthology, published by Image Comics.

London Super Comic Con

I'll be at London Super Comic Con this weekend! Please come say hi if you're going too!

Information and tickets available HERE.

I'll be there all day Saturday and Sunday, sharing a table with the lovely Adam Cadwell, in Artists Alley (click the picture to make it bigger):

Table A104 is where it's at!

I'm also doing a signing over at Titan's table at 2pm - 3pm. Come get your Tenth Doctor comics (or anything else I've done) signed by yours truly!

See you there, folks!

R xxx

True Believers Comic Festival - February 6th

True Believers Comic Festival

My first comic convention of 2016 is the wonderful True Believers Comic Festival.
They're having me as a guest this year which is super exciting!

Here's a link to the guest list, as you can see I'm in some very, very talented company!

True Believers is a one day convention held on Saturday 6th February at Cheltenham Racecourse, in Gloucestershire. Visit the website for more information and ticket prices.

Where I'll be

Here's where you can find me in the Main Hall (click to make image bigger):

What I'll have

I'll have copies of all my in-print books with me as well as badges, prints, and smiles.

I'll be doing my Flimsy Kitten portraits too, so get thinking about colours and props :)

You'll also be able to pay by card - YAY!

Doctor Who Panel

I'm also very excited to be on a Doctor Who Panel called 'Far More Than Just a Time Lord' with comic legends Emma Vieceli, Mike Collins, and Paul Cornell at 13:45!

I'm not sure where this will be yet, but I'm sure info will be available on the day.

Info about the panel is here. (scroll down a bit for mine).

I hope to see some of you there!

For a list of my other confirmed appearances for 2016, please click here.

Love,

Rachael xxx