ONYXCON follow up Interview on WRFG on MONDAY , OCTOBER 12th, 2009!!!!

Interviews with Founder/President of ONYXCON - Joseph R Wheeler III and others such as Brotherman Creator Dawud Anyabwile !

Tune in to WRFG 89.3 FM and online at www.WRFG.org ! It is the FALL PLEDGE DRIVE Season! Be ready to PLEDGE your $upport to keep WRFG on the AIR! Represent Ya'll!

If you don't know, then you SHOULD KNOW! THE NAO! ONYXCON! Featured in THE International Review of African American Art!

READ ON!

Be sure to get your copy of the latest International Review of African American Art (IRAAA), a journal published by Hampton University - Vol 22, no. 4!!! ONYXCON Art Exhibit Co-curator Kevin Sipp, acting curator at Hammonds House Museum, produced a wonderful article that covers ONYXCON's first ever event this past summer in Atlanta! IRAAA is the most widely recognized journal of African American visual Art in the US! Hammonds House Museum in Atlanta, GA's West End district carries copies of the journal if you wish to get a copy of this historical publication! A collage and digital work from Brutha YAMZ issue #1 (page 24) by Joseph R Wheeler III, founder/president of ONYXCON, was unfortunately mixed up and published with the label of Turtel ONLI's Nubian of greatness Cover . While submitted, ONLI's work did not get printed in the issue. Still, his name was mentioned and credited in Sipp's article for founding the first 'Black Age' conventions which inspired others and ONYXCON.
A request for corrections to the title under Wheeler's Art and publishing ONLI's has been CONFIRMED and will be corrected in the next IRAAA ! IRAAA is released quarterly and there are also plans for a future issue to encompass a full feature dedicated to Blacks in Sequential and related Popular ARTS!

SO Stay tuned and support THE NAO/ ONYXCON , THE BLACK AGE, HAMMOND HOUSE MUSEUM, & THE IRAAA !!!
PURCHASE IRAAA ONLINE AT :
http://museum.hamptonu.edu/store/Results.cfm?category=8

Hammonds House Museum is in the historic West End, located at:

Hammonds House Museum
503 Peeples Street
Atlanta, Georgia 30310

http://www.hammondshouse.org/

IRAAA
Hampton University Museum
Hampton , VA 23668-0101

ALSO!

If you are in Atlanta and want to get a copy of Joseph R Wheeler III's BRUTHA YAMZ issue #1, then visit
CRIMINAL RECORDS in Little 5 Points! Criminal Records has a comic books and toys selection that champions most retail comics providers with stellar customer service and real fan support from comic Department manager ZANO! Ask for ZANO and tell him that Joseph III sent you!

BRUTHA YAMZ published by Joseph R Wheeler III's THE NEW ART ORDER!!!
at
CRIMINAL RECORDS
1154 -A Euclid Avenue NE
Atlanta, GA 30307

BRUTHA YAMZ is also available at Indyplanet online at http://www.indyplanet.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1393

PICTURES -ONYXCON 2009!!! MORE PICs as follows, coming direct from ONYXCON contributor Deborah D Dawson!THANK YOU DD DAWSON! ENJOY everyone!

PICTURES! ONYXCON 2009!
While we still have even more photos being processed, we have narrowed down to share these pics for those who were there and those who wish they were. The following shots are courtesy of Photographers: Russ Wheeler, Deborah Daniels Dawson, and JR Wheeler III/Iyabo Shabazz. ENJOY the memories!

ONYXCON's Inaugural Event Was A HUGE SUCCESS!!!

The following are the Actual results of ONYXCON ATLANTA 2009 Attendance!

Friday August 14th ART SHOW 125
SATURDAY AUG 15th - ADULTS 207
SATURDAY AUG 15th - 12 & Under 150
SATURDAY TOTAL 357

TOTAL 482
GRAND Rounded Figure
500 Estimated Attendees !!!

TABLES Vending on Saturday 25

*results are based on actual ticket sales and documented surveillance

We did it & We did it well! Southwest Arts Center and THE NEW ART ORDER!

With 25 vending tables strong, presenting industry pros and novice in comics, gaming, film, illustration, concept Art, and all related genres, we brought something fresh to ATLANTA! And we did it in style! Our message and mission of supporting African Diaspora focused visions in Popular Arts is clear and it was embraced by diverse cultures! We have given Atlanta a treat that stands out amongst all other Popular Arts Media Conventions.

With an eye on details, there were many areas that would need improvement if this event is to continue to grow and be a huge success. I recognize and have already began reform on these concerns. None the less I am proud of my vision coming to fruition, my family /friends, and my committee team. I am proud and grateful of Southwest Arts Center and its entire staff! I am aware that talks of future events have been proposed. I look forward to reorganizing and adding to the possibilities of what ONYXCON will mean to the city of Atlanta and the world in years to come. Everyone involved, please, take a bow!

* Photos of the event are being processed and will be posted here ASAP.
* Media follow ups are also in the works for major Articles and other documentation of this historical event.

With Homage,

Joseph R Wheeler III
Artist/Founder/President
The New Art Order
ONYXCON

GET READY ATL! THE GREATEST VISUAL ARTS EXPLOSION OF THE SUMMER IS GOING TO KICK OFF ONYXCON on Friday, August 14th @ SOUTHWEST ARTS CENTER!!!

6Pm-9PM Show hangs from the 14th - Aug 28th!!!

Meet LEGENDS! ONYX CON! BE THERE!

GREAT LINE UP! INCREDIBLE TALENTS! The Illustration for this flier was created by the amazing MSHINDO KUUMBA I - http://mshindoiart.com/ - who WILL attend ONYX CON 2009! Meet Legends! BE THERE!!!

John Jennings & Damian Duffy - EYE TRAUMA STUDIOS! Meet these incredible creators that have made a name for themselves with various Art Exhibitions, lectures, publishing graphic novels, and MORE!
http://www.front40press.com/hole.php
http://eyetrauma.net/

DEXTER VINES!
http://www.dextervines.com/
INKER for the WOLVERINE "OLD MAN LOGAN" story arc, currently on sale at comic shops nation wide!

DAWUD ANYABWILE!!!
Legendary Illustrator, Animator, Comic Book/Graphic Novel creator of BROTHER MAN! And if you did not know...BROTHER MAN IS BACK! See ...
http://www.brothermancomics.com/

ASHLEY WOODS
The EXTREMELY talent One Lady Comic Making Phenom Ashley Woods, Hales from Chicago! Her amazing feat of producing her self published Millennia War has made her a star in the world of manga/anime! Her Art is taking her to shows, interviews, and other praise from the US to JAPAN! http://www.millenniawar.com

N Steven Harris is an amazing talent hailing from Brooklyn, NY who has worked from DC, Marvel, Image and more. His self published efforts are strong visions of future worlds where rebels fight the powers that be! See http://www.nstevenworks.com/2005/

JOSEPH R WHEELER III

Mr. Wheeler III is the founder and president of ONYX CON. He is also the founding president of the company/movement THE NEW ART ORDER - THE NAO! Evolutionary Art is what Wheeler creates = Avant-garde approaches to combining the Popular Arts with so called 'Fine Arts' to create new and exciting stories and characters. As a professional Artist, Wheeler works as an Illustrator, 2D Conceptual Artist, writer, self publisher of his own intellectual properties, which include BRUTHA YAMZ and upcoming works such as BIGGITY and THE CREATORS. The NAO will release many new titles in late 09 & 2010. Stay on the look out for what THE NAO is up to at THE MAIN BLOG FOR THE NAO and see JRW III's ever expanding portfolio at THIS SITE!

GREY
The Artist known as GREY is expected to make an appearance at ONYX CON! See his amazing Art here:
http://www.greypublishing.com/

TURTEL ONLI
Is known as "The Father Of The BLACK AGE of COMICS" Mr. ONLI's efforts in the 1990s to create distribution, push awareness, and produce independent comics made by and with images of the African Diaspora, resulted in the first ever conventions dedicated to this cause. It was ONLI's vision that inspired the East Coast Black Age of Comics (ECBACC - pronounced EK*BOK) created by Yumy Odom. ECBACC was followed by The KIDS COMIC-CON in The BRONX, NY. These efforts then inspired the Motor City Black Age of Comics Con made possible by Urban Style Comics. AND NOW...ONYX CON! Thank you for having your vision ONLI! ONLI STUDIOS will attend ONYX CON! www.dablackage.blogspot.com

ERIC BATTLE
Battle is a comics master of Penciling and ILLUSTRATION! From early works of Tarzan and Milestone Comics to Vampirella, Green Arrow, BATMAN, and The SPECTRE, and LA BANK's Vampire Huntress novel series illustrations- BATTLE only gets better! He currently is doing his magic on TIMESTORM 2009-2099 from MARVEL COMICS! BATTLE is at ONYX CON 2009! www.ericbattle.com

MILTON DAVIS - MV MEDIA
Art by Mshindo Kuumba I for MEIJI Book II
Milton Davis is author of MEJI, an epic story that displays the promise of this talented writer in the growing genre of fantasy writing known as SWORD & SOUL! Following gate openers Charles R. Saunders (author of Imaro and father of the SWORD & SOUL phrase) and Brother G (author of the Shades of Memnon series), Milton Davis offers new worlds to explore for readers of adventurous fantasy inspired by African history and settings!
ONYX CON is proud to present MILTON DAVIS & MV MEDIA! http://www.mvmediaatl.com/

DTM - Dan The Man is a talented Artist, now native to Atlanta, originally from Los Angeles. Dan's work ranges from Comics to Tattoos and Graphic Design. He also host Art exhibitions known as The Mano a Mano exhibit series. Dan will have his Art, skateboards, face painting, hena body art, and more on show at ONYX CON! Welcome aboard Dan! www.denominatorgraphics.com

URBAN STYLE, founded by Andre Batts, is the creative publisher/team behind the book DREADLOCKS. USC is also are producers of The Motor City Black Age of Comics Convention! USC produces dynamic Comics with rich historical and symbolic references to African Culture! See for your self at:
http://www.urbanstylecomics.com/

ADEWALE ADENLE

Adewale, Nigerian born master of cartooning, is truly an honor to have at ONYX CON! Adewale is a legend in political cartoons in Nigeria. He has produced Murals in the US and tours year round, doing exhibits and Art festivals where he showcases his fine Arts.
http://www.wittyworld.com/bios/bioadewale.html


TRIMEKKA STUDIOS
Trimekka Studios consist of a team of talented Artist and Studios under one banner. This powerhouse of creators produce books such as Abraham, Blackbird, Deadly Artisans, and More!
http://www.epsalonpress.com/trimekka.html

Newer , fresher version of a CLASSIC FLYER!
ONYX CON is Coming... to A-TOWN!!!