ThrowBack Thursday: 2008 The First Book Of It's Kind "Sketch Card Mania" is Born!

Back in 2008

Author/Artist Denise Vasquez came up with the concept

 For the Sketch Card Mania Book

Focusing on primarily on her "Art Of Self Promotion" for Artists 

& Sketch Cards

Denise Pitched her idea to Author/Artist Randy Martinez 

Randy added some of his ideas &  how to draw lessons 

And there began the writing....

DENISE VASQUEZ | FRAME OF MIND | CD Baby

DENISE VASQUEZ | FRAME OF MIND | CD Baby

*Sketch Card Mania Tip*: 

Avoid joining negative conversations, especially online! Everything you say reflects on you as an artist as well as your art! Join the conversation when you have something relevant & positive to contribute. Remember EVERYONE is listening...prospective clients, companies, art directors, bookers, promoters, fans...

Sketch Card Mania Tip: 

When brainstorming your logo, to start brainstorm as many ideas as you can about things you like and that you feel identify you: hobbies, favorite movies, music, comic books, nicknames, astrological signs, etc. Start a list and begin mixing and matching to create different ideas. Before you know it, you have a few logo concepts for your sketch card!

This card back by Luis Diaz is a good example of a strong logo!

FEATURED on the cover of "Sketch Card Mania"

Rocker Manga Girl sketch card  

by artist/author Denise Vasquez 

Astronaut sketch card 

FEATURED on the cover of "SKETCH CARD MANIA" 

by artist/author Randy Martinez

Sketch card Mania Tip: 

Always carry business cards to hand out to prospective employers, clients & fans!

Time Traveler Steampunk Robot by Denise Vasquez from Zazzle.com

Time Traveler Steampunk Robot by Denise Vasquez from Zazzle.com

Sketch Card Mania AVAILABLE at Blick Art Materials!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

We are pleased to announce

"SKETCH CARD MANIA"

is NOW AVAILABLE at "Blick" Art stores!

www.dickblick.com

If you don't see any copies of the book in the store

That means they are out of stock and you can ask them to order you a copy!

A Letter from a happy fan of the book "Sketch Card Mania"

The response to the book "Sketch Card Mania" by Randy Martinez & Denise Vasquez has been incredible since it's release May 2011! The letters keep coming in! We love hearing from you, especially about how the book is helping you! Here's a letter from a happy fan:

 "I first noticed this book here on Facebook about two weeks, and thank god I got it for fathers day. It is definitely one of my favorite books. I am 39 years old and always loved art, but thanks to the education system, I was kicked out of art in grade 11 and told that it is a big mistake for someone who is colored blind to pursue a career in art. I regret listening to the teachers, counselors and principal on this decision. I was really good at drawing and sculpting. Ever since than, I gave up the idea of a career in this field, but always bought books with different styles and techniques. Your book is amazing; a year ago I started sketch cards with my 6 year old daughter, a hobby together. Your book have really helped us and inspired me to maybe turn this hobby into a few extra dollars. I never thought that I could have positive thinking on this, but your book is amazing, really gives someone like me some hope. Enough of my rambling, what I would like to know, is there a future for a part two? If so, I will be first in line. Thank you very much for producing an amazing book." - Chad Parent

Thank you for sharing your experience Chad!

If you have feedback or photos, please feel free to message us so we can share the joy!

To order a copy personalized by Authors/Artists Denise Vasquez & Randy Martinez go to http://www.randymartinez.net for details!

Sketch Card Mania
 

Sketch Card Mania Press Release

Virtual Dreams book review about SKETCH CARD MANIA

Here's another great review about 

SKETCH CARD MANIA

http://blackroguedreamsart.tumblr.com/post/5437678934/sketch-card-mania-by-randy-martinez-and-denise-vasquez

Sketch Card Mania Tip

Sketch Card Mania Tip: 

Avoid joining negative conversations....

Everything you say online reflects on you as an artist as well as on your art...

HAPPY FAN JAKE IS LEARNING HOW TO DRAW WITH HIS NEW BOOK SKETCH CARD MANIA

Happy Fan Jake just received his copy of 

"SKETCH CARD MANIA" 

And he is getting busy learning how to draw from his new book!

Thanks for sharing this GREAT photo with us!

Have fun Jake & be sure to send us more photos of what you created

Using "SKETCH CARD MANIA"

MUSIC CONNECTION MAGAZINE FEATURES SKETCH CARD MANIA AUTHOR/ARTIST DENISE VASQUEZ IN MAY 2011 ISSUE

Music Connection Magazine 

Delighted Denise Vasquez 

With quite an honor!

They FEATURED her in the May 2011 issue page 23

Showing an image of the Conan O'Brien vinyl doll she created

AND

They gave a nice mention about "SKETCH CARD MANIA"

STAR WARS ARTIST RANDY MARTINEZ SPEAKS EXCLUSIVELY TO FOLLOWING THE NERD

Randy Martinez is indeed known for his Star Wars Art!

His "How To Draw" books& workshops are a BIG HIT 

And he is not only an Author of 

"SKETCH CARD MANIA" 

& 

CREATURE FEATURES: How to draw amazing monsters and Aliens...

He is also becoming known for his music &  lots more!

Check out this interview

For an inside look

At the life of an incredible artist

Randy Martinez

Click below to read the interview

https://www.facebook.com/DeniseVasquezartist#!/notes/following-the-nerd/star-wars-artist-randy-martinez-speaks-exclusively-to-following-the-nerd/224524504231493

Happy Fan David Manderville with his copy of Sketch Card Mania

Happy Fan David Manderville

Received his copy of 

SKETCH CARD MANIA 

And loved it so much

He took a moment to share

Photos on his social media sites over the internet

Thank you David for this GREAT photo!

Enjoy the book!

Sketch Card Mania Customer Review on Amazon.com

Emails from happy customers

That have received their copy of 

"SKETCH CARD MANIA" 

Are pouring in!

A happy customer sent an email & also posted his review on

 Amazon.com:

"Best "How To" Art Book I've Found! 

I didn't know what to expect from this book- I thought it would be more centered around how to collect sketch cards, but I was overjoyed to see it was more of a "How To" guide. As a novice artist just starting out, I have looked through hundreds of art books at stores and libraries, and this is exactly what I was looking for...a complete guide to using different mediums and walking me through the creative process, but communicated in a way that a beginner like myself can actually understand and follow. Great work- I love it! "-NonSportcollector

The Story Of Sketch Card Mania Part 2...

The Story of 

Sketch Card Mania 

Part 2

By Randy Martinez

http://randymartinez.wordpress.com/2011/04/21/the-story-of-sketch-card-mania-part-ii/

Sketch Card Mania Featured on Galacticbinder.com

Sketch Card Mania

Featured on GalacticBinder.com

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