Appearance at The Strand in NYC on Oct. 14th
I'm featured in this new book coming out called Creating Comics! about how comic artists work. As part of the promotion, I've agreed to give a brief talk and slideshow about my working process with artists R. Sikoryak and Keith
Italy Book Signings: Ferrara and Rome
Heya! So, in the next week and a half, I've got some stuff lined up for my Italian promotional trip. I'll be in Ferrara for the <a href="http://www.internazionale.it/festival/" target="_blank">Internazionale Festival</a>, teaching a workshop on October 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. While I'm in Ferrara, I'll be doing a book signing on Saturday, October 2nd. Here are the details for that:<div class="qodef-more-link-container"><a itemprop="url" href="http://neilswaab.com/italy-book-signings-ferrara-and-rome/#more-138" target="_self" class="qodef-btn qodef-btn-medium qodef-btn-solid"> <span class="qodef-btn-text">Continue reading</span> </a></div>
New Mr. Wiggles T-Shirts
Hot off the presses, I have some new t-shirts available from <em>Internazionale</em> for my comic character, Mr. Wiggles!<div class="qodef-more-link-container"><a itemprop="url" href="http://neilswaab.com/new-mr-wiggles-t-shirts/#more-80" target="_self" class="qodef-btn qodef-btn-medium qodef-btn-solid"> <span class="qodef-btn-text">Continue reading</span> </a></div>
Portfolio Update
I added some projects I completed during my time at Little, Brown and Company into my design section.
Internazionale Festival in Ferrara, October 1- 3
I'll be at the Internazionale Festival again this year in Ferrara in early October! This time, though, instead of a talk, I'll be giving a three-day workshop on making comic strips. It should be really fun!<div class="qodef-more-link-container"><a itemprop="url" href="http://neilswaab.com/internazionale-festival-in-ferrara-october-1-3/#more-76" target="_self" class="qodef-btn qodef-btn-medium qodef-btn-solid"> <span class="qodef-btn-text">Continue reading</span> </a></div>
Gallery Show in Perugia, Italy
I'll be having a solo show of my work at <a href="http://www.miomao.net/index_000019.htm" target="_blank">Galleria Miomao</a> in Perugia, Italy next month from July 10th - 30th coinciding with the Umbria Jazz Festival! <div class="qodef-more-link-container"><a itemprop="url" href="http://neilswaab.com/gallery-show-in-perugia-italy/#more-70" target="_self" class="qodef-btn qodef-btn-medium qodef-btn-solid"> <span class="qodef-btn-text">Continue reading</span> </a></div>
Comical Radio Interview
I'm being interviewed on Friday by Comical Radio in New York, WBMB 87.9 FM at 11:00am. Check it out!
Ugly Americans
Since Ugly Americans premieres tonight, I thought I'd post some stills of the character art that I did for the pilot episode. Be sure to check out the show on Comedy Central!
Little, Brown
I'm going to be filling in for someone on maternity leave at Little, Brown in their Young Adult department where I'll be art directing and designing jackets for a few months starting at the end of March.
Lots Happening
Lots of stuff to report here: First, my comic creation, <a href="http://mrwiggleslovesyou.com/" target="_blank">Mr. Wiggles</a>, will be featured in a <a href="http://www.drsketchy.com/" target="_blank">Dr. Sketchy's</a> tribute next weekend. In case you don't know Dr. Sketchy's, it's <a href="http://mollycrabapple.com/" target="_blank">Molly Crabapple's</a> live figure drawing extravaganza featuring burlesque dancers and other entertainers posing for anyone who wants to attend (and pay the fee, of course). Model <a href="http://darlindajustdarlinda.com/" target="_blank">Darlinda Just Darlinda</a> will be posing in a bear costume for the event and I'll be on-hand to sign and sell books and meet anyone who wants to meet me. Details are as follows: <div class="qodef-more-link-container"><a itemprop="url" href="http://neilswaab.com/lots-happening/#more-61" target="_self" class="qodef-btn qodef-btn-medium qodef-btn-solid"> <span class="qodef-btn-text">Continue reading</span> </a></div>
New Illustration for The New York Times
New Illustration for The New York Times.
Mr. Wiggles Colpisce Ancora out this week!
Coming out this week will be my second Italian collection of Mr. Wiggles comics! Just in time for the holidays! Also, check out Internazionale this month to get an exclusive Neil Swaab calendar!
Eddie Fantastic! now a finalist for the Nicholl Fellowship
More exciting news about my movie script: EDDIE FANTASTIC! is now a finalist for the prestigious Nicholl Fellowship! Color me overjoyed!
Eddie Fantastic! Advances
Some exciting news: my movie script, EDDIE FANTASTIC!, just advanced to the semifinals for the Nicholl Fellowship in Screenwriting!