Shel Dorf Tribute — A tribute to Shel Dorf, founder of San Diego's Comic-Con International

Setting up the Aftercon 2010 Show in Shel Dorf’s Honor

July 19, 2010

Matt Lorentz has begun to set up the AFTERCON 2010 art show and charitable auction, which will benefit the Shel Dorf New Talent Encouragement Fund. The AFTERCON show will run concurrently with San Diego’s Comic-Con International, July 22-24, from 8PM to midnight each day at San Diego’s Suture Gallery. For more about the show, visit the official AFTERCON site at aftercon.blogspot.com.

Here are some photos of Matt’s work in progress:

Matt Lorentz with art by Tony Gleeson and Don Flaws

Shel Dorf Portrait and Memorabilia Wall

"Coming Unravelled" by David Lozeau and "Herman" by Corpse Bride artist Mr. H

Custom painted Skate decks by Matt Lorentz, JR Johnson, Richie Griswold, and James McLeod

"Spawn vs. Violator" by JR Johnson

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Don Flaws’ Art for the AFTERCON 2010 Show in Shel Dorf’s Honor

July 16, 2010

Portrait of Shel Dorf by Don Flaws Done for the AFTERCON 2010 Show

Portrait of Stan Lee by Don Flaws Done for the AFTERCON 2010 Show

Artist Don Flaws has contributed portraits of Shel Dorf and Stan “The Man” Lee to be auctioned at the AFTERCON 2010 show in Shel Dorf’s Honor. The AFTERCON show will run concurrently with San Diego’s Comic-Con International, July 22-24, from 8PM to midnight each day. For more about the show, visit the official AFTERCON site at aftercon.blogspot.com.

And to see more of Don’s great art, visit
donflaws.blogspot.com and www.socalartstudios.com.

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David Lozeau’s Custom Cyclops Mummy Munnys for the AFTERCON 2010 Show in Shel Dorf’s Honor

July 13, 2010

Artist David Lozeau has created a customized “Cyclops Mummy” Munny doll to be displayed and auctioned at the AFTERCON 2010 show in Shel Dorf’s Honor. The AFTERCON show will run concurrently with San Diego’s Comic-Con International, July 22-24, from 8PM to midnight each day. For more about the show, visit the official AFTERCON site at aftercon.blogspot.com.

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Remembering Shel Dorf Panel at Comic-Con 2010

July 11, 2010

Comic-Con 2010 is presenting a Remembering Shel Dorf panel on Saturday, July 24 from 4:30-6:00. One very special member of the panel is Shel’s brother, Michael Dorf. The Comic-Con is very generously hosting Michael this year and we heartily thank them for that. Here is the program listing for the panel:

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AFTERCON 2010 Art Show and Benefit Auction in Shel’s Honor

July 11, 2010

Co-organizers Matt Lorentz and Mark Richmond have sent in the following images of the final flyers and the press release for the AFTERCON 2010 art show and benefit auction in Shel Dorf’s honor. The event will run concurrently with Comic-Con, July 22-24, 2010 (that’s Thursday, Friday, and Saturday), from 8 PM to midnight. For more information, visit the official AFTERCON web site at http://aftercon.blogspot.com/.

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Andy Mitchell’s Art for the AFTERCON 2010 Show in Shel Dorf’s Honor

July 8, 2010

Orange County Cartoonists Society President Andy Mitchell has contributed a terrific piece of art (shown above) for the benefit auction at the AFTERCON 2010 Show in Shel Dorf’s Honor. The AFTERCON show will run concurrently with San Diego’s Comic-Con International, July 22-24, from 8PM to midnight each day. For more about the show, visit the official AFTERCON site at aftercon.blogspot.com.

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Artists for AFTERCON 2010 Show in Shel Dorf’s Honor

July 6, 2010

Matt Lorentz writes: “Here’s a great pic for the site featuring AfterCon artists Winged Tiger comicbook artist and founder of Cartoonists Across America, Phil Yeh; long time Comic Con attendee and Cartoonist Across America muralist Rory Murray; and Simpson’s comicbook artist and character designer Phil Ortiz. Photo by Groo colorist Tom Luth.”

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Ted Washington’s Art for the AFTERCON 2010 Show in Shel Dorf’s Honor

July 1, 2010

San Diego artist Ted Washington has generously contributed his depiction of DC/Helix/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vertigo_%28DC_Comics%29 character Spider Jerusalem (created by created by Warren Ellis and Darick Robertson) for the benefit auction at the AFTERCON 2010 Show in Shel Dorf’s Honor. The AFTERCON show will run concurrently with San Diego’s Comic-Con International, July 22-24, from 8PM to midnight each day. For more about the show, visit http://www.sheldorftribute.com/2010/04/19/shel-dorf-benefit-art-show-to-run-concurrently-with-comic-con-2010/.

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Rusty Sherrill’s Art for the AFTERCON 2010 Show in Shel Dorf’s Honor

June 28, 2010

Artist Rusty Sherrill has generously contributed a custom-painted skate deck for the benefit auction at the AFTERCON 2010 Show in Shel Dorf’s Honor. The AFTERCON show will run concurrently with San Diego’s Comic-Con International, July 22-24, from 8PM to midnight each day. For more about the show, visit http://www.sheldorftribute.com/2010/04/19/shel-dorf-benefit-art-show-to-run-concurrently-with-comic-con-2010/.

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Rory Murray’s Art for the AFTERCON 2010 Show in Shel Dorf’s Honor

June 24, 2010

Longtime Comic-Con attendee Rory Murray has created the above artwork and is generously contributing it to be auctioned at the AFTERCON 2010 show, which is being held in Shel Dorf’s honor. The AFTERCON show will run concurrently with San Diego’s Comic-Con International, July 22-24, from 8PM to midnight each day. For more about the show, visit http://www.sheldorftribute.com/2010/04/19/shel-dorf-benefit-art-show-to-run-concurrently-with-comic-con-2010/.

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