Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Fredericksburg Comic Con 2026
Saturday, August 16, 2025
Fairfax Comic Con is August 23-24, 2025
Join us at Dulles Expo Center (4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly, VA 20151) this August 23-24, 2025 (SAT 10:30AM-5PM (VIP 10AM), SUN 10AM-4PM) for Fairfax Comic Con.
Monday, August 12, 2024
Fairfax Comic Con is August 17-18, 2024
Every hero needs a logo! Join artist and designer Carolyn Belefski (Curls) and learn how to incorporate graphic design elements to create an icon and establish your own powerful visual identity. Kids can then place the logos on the provided capes, and… up, up, and away!
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Fairfax Comic Con is August 26-27, 2023
I'll be a special guest at Fairfax Comic Con on August 26-27, 2023 at Dulles Expo Center from 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM (VIP entrance opens at 10 AM).
On Sunday at Noon I'll be leading a workshop at Kids Love Comics! called "Create Your Own Superhero Symbol."
Children ages 10 and younger are free if they are accompanied by an adult at all times. Tickets and more info here: www.fairfaxcomiccon.com
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Awesome Con is June 16-18, 2023
Friday, June 16
1:45 PM to 3:45 PM
Bot Stage - Room 202
Emoji Comics with Carolyn Belefski
Saturday, June 17
11:00 AM to 11:45 AM
Awesome Con Jr. Workshops - Hall C
2:15 PM to 3:00 PM
Room 201
3:30 PM to 5:45 PM
Bot Stage - Room 202
5:45 PM to 7:00 PM
Room 103
Thursday, November 3, 2022
Recap: Baltimore Comic-Con 2022
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Baltimore Comic-Con is October 28-30, 2022
Sunday, October 30 -- 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Visit Curls Studio at Baltimore Comic-Con in the Kids Love Comics section at Table K17. Click on the map image above to see a large map of where to find us. This year we are offering a special if you purchase $5 or more -- you can select a free print (five print options to select from). You can also earn a free print is you correctly guess who I'm cosplaying as on Sunday!
Here are some "Curls Studio Visits..." Convention Films, produced by Astray Productions, to get you in the mood!
2008 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFyPIiWnZFA
2007 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDUL8zNv5FQ
As they say: I'll see you in Baltimore!
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Tidewater Comicon is May 14-15, 2022
Curls Studio will be at Tidewater Comicon on May 14-15, 2022 (Artist Alley Booth C9) at the Virginia Beach Convention Center with celebrity guests, comic book creators, voice actors, and much more. Children 10 and under get in free with the purchase of a regular adult pass.
Virginia Beach Convention Center
1000 19th Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
SHOW HOURS
Saturday: 10:30am-6pm (VIP entry 10am)
Sunday: 11:30am-4pm (VIP entry 11am)
KIDS LOVE COMICS PANELS
Saturday, May 14, 2022 • Noon
Draw A Little Dream with Chris Mariano and Carolyn Belefski
Chris Mariano interviews kids and parents about their strangest dreams. Professional artists bring their dreams to life on the drawing board.
Sunday, May 15, 2022 • 1pm
Emoji Comics with Carolyn Belefski
We’ve used them in texts and social media, now cartoonist Carolyn Belefski shows you how to use emojis in comics. From designing these easy-to-draw icons to using them to tell a story, this workshop will surely play with your emotions.
Saturday, October 30, 2021
Recap: Baltimore Comic-Con 2021
We had a fun time at Baltimore Comic-Con 2021, a three day show which wrapped on Sunday. Since it's what Curls Studio likes to call a "transitional" year, much like New York Comic Con was with the requirements of temperature checks, vaccination (or a negative test for those age four or younger), and masks -- the goal was to have fun and enjoy our time together.
I participated in the exclusive "Trick or Treat" BCC Yearbook and got to meet the person who pledged on my original Curls Halloween art. He came to the table after the auction with the piece and took a photo with me, so that was cool. I also premiered my new "Emoji Comics" workshop (which came with sign language interpreter).
Thank you to all the guests, retailers, volunteers, fans, and everyone else that made the show possible. Mark your calendars now for next year October 28-30, 2022!
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Baltimore Comic-Con is October 22-24, 2021
Sunday, October 24 -- 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Visit Curls Studio at Baltimore Comic-Con in the Kids Love Comics section at Table K14. Click on the map image above to see a large map of where to find us. This year we are offering a special if you purchase $5 or more -- you can select a free print (five print options to select from).
I'll be signing the exclusive "Trick or Treat" BCC Yearbooks at the Curls Studio table as well.
Here are some "Curls Studio Visits..." Convention Films, produced by Astray Productions, to get you in the mood!
2008 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFyPIiWnZFA
2007 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDUL8zNv5FQ
We hope to see you this weekend at Baltimore Comic-Con!
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Baltimore Comic-Con to Host Virtual Events this Weekend
Baltimore Comic-Con is going virtual October 23-25 at BaltimoreComicConLive.com and offer the best in comics creators, panels, art, and cosplay. BCC will once again host the biggest and best kids area at any comic convention-the Kids Love Comics pavilion, featuring comics how-to's, crafts, and other fun activities.
Both the main BCC channel and KLC channel (www.baltimorecomicconlive.com/kids) will run simultaneously, so while the adults enjoy their programming, kids and aspiring artists can see and learn from a variety of graphic novel creators, all Saturday and Sunday.
Join me this Sunday, October 25 at 12:40pm for "Creative Crafts Challenges with Carolyn Belefski" where I'll be demonstrating crafts from my challenges (a few will be freshly altered to represent the fall season). My event is open to all children AND the young at heart.
Huge thanks to Baltimore Comic-Con, Marc Nathan, John Gallagher, and the Mariano Brothers for setting this all up virtually! Hopefully we can enjoy conventions again in the future, but until then I'll see you all online this Sunday and follow me on the socials -- Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook.
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Recap: Baltimore Comic-Con 2019
Add another Baltimore Comic-Con to the books (and hopefully another curly W in the books tonight in game one of the Word Series)! Not just any Baltimore Comic-Con -- we celebrated the 20th birthday of this wonderful show that Curls Studio has been exhibiting at since 2007! It does truly get better each and every year.
I got to participate in the Baltimore Comic-Con Yearbook, celebrating creators appearing at this year’s show. This year’s book of art featured interpretations of characters from Blacksad, one of my all-time favorite comics about a black cat private eye. This is BCC Yearbook number eight (my third -- I got to contribute to the Archie Yearbook in 2016 and Strangers In Paradise in 2018).
The highlight of the show for me was meeting Blacksad artist Juanjo Guarnido and having him sign my Blacksad books (I have them all in English). I had met him once before years ago at NYCC, but I didn't know he was going to be there and didn't have my books for him to sign, so I was prepared to meet him again more formally this past weekend.
Thanks to the Kids Love Comics section, Baltimore Comic-Con staff, volunteers, exhibitors, and attendees for making this event so memorable. We hope to be back next year with new comics!
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Baltimore Comic-Con is October 18-20, 2019
Baltimore Comic-Con 2019
Visit Curls Studio at Table 3021 in Kids Love Comics
Sunday, October 20 -- 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Visit Curls Studio at Baltimore Comic-Con in the Kids Love Comics section at Table 3021. Click on the map image above to see a large map of where to find us.
I'll be signing Blacksad yearbooks and you can bid on the original art this Saturday at 5:00 PM.
Here are some "Curls Studio Visits..." Convention Films, produced by Astray Productions, to get you in the mood!
2008 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFyPIiWnZFA
2007 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDUL8zNv5FQ
We hope to see you this weekend at Baltimore Comic-Con!
Monday, October 1, 2018
Recap: Baltimore Comic-Con 2018
Curls Studio continued to make memories at Baltimore Comic-Con 2018 this past weekend. I got to participate in the Baltimore Comic-Con Yearbook, celebrating creators appearing at this year’s show. This year’s book of art featured interpretations of characters from Terry Moore’s Strangers in Paradise, as well as his other creations, sometimes in conjunction with the contributing guest’s own creations, and celebrating creator-owned properties. This is the seventh BCC Yearbook (my second -- I got to contribute to the Archie Yearbook in 2016).
Saturday was Zachary Levi's birthday. He was one of the media guests at the show and we got the opportunity to sing "Happy Birthday" to him and Katrina Law (her birthday was on Sunday). The show had cakes for both of them and Zachary Levi's cake was inspired by his character in Tangled. The cake was delicious!
During the show I got to meet many cool fans, including a former burlesque dancer who purchased her first comic, our book The Legettes. I also got to draw some commissions and sell original art from my Sad Fish project.
Another cool thing that happened Saturday evening was that the Mine! Anthology I was a part of with ComicMix won for Best Anthology at the Ringo Awards.
On Sunday we had a panel discussion about Cartoonists Draw Blood: the history of the event, our anthologies, and upcoming blood drive. We even had a Red Cross representative at the show! I hope to have the audio available soon to release online.
We got to connect with and meet new creators in the Kids Love Comics section. Great vibes and love of creating at Baltimore Comic-Con this year. We hope to be back in the future -- next year the show is moving into October -- it will certainly be a busy month.
Thanks to the Baltimore Comic-Con staff, volunteers, exhibitors, and attendees for making this event so enjoyable. Our next tour date is this coming Thursday-Sunday for the big one: New York Comic Con! Join us at Booth 1162 in Small Press. I'll be posting a map and more details soon. Very little recovery time this time of year -- there's a convention almost every weekend if you could do it all!
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Baltimore Comic-Con is September 28-30, 2018
Visit Curls Studio at Table 3014 in Kids Love Comics
Sunday, September 30 -- 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Visit Curls Studio at Baltimore Comic-Con in the Kids Love Comics section at Table 3014. Click on the map image above to see a large map of where to find us. We will have the Curls book collection available, the "Toast of the Town" hard enamel pin, and the new "Cartoonists Draw Blood: Monsters" anthology available for purchase. We'll also have a panel about Cartoonists Draw Blood on Sunday.
Sunday, September 30 -- 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Room 347-348 – CARTOONISTS DRAW BLOOD
Join artists from “Cartoonists Draw Blood” and National Cartoonists Society as they discuss our partnership with the American Red Cross. Since 2013, Carolyn Belefski has organized several of the finest cartoonists in the Washington, DC area to devote their time and talents to sketch for blood donors annually. The reason is simple: it’s a great opportunity for cartoonists to serve their community while showcasing their art skills and encouraging blood donation – a single donation has the potential to save as many as three lives! The “Cartoonists Draw Blood” crew has expanded their activities beyond the drive by exhibiting work in gallery shows and producing anthology books. Learn about how they create their projects and how you have the potential to create comics for good.
2008 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFyPIiWnZFA
2007 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDUL8zNv5FQ
We hope to see you this weekend at Baltimore Comic-Con!
Monday, August 27, 2018
Recap: Fairfax Comic Con 2018
I dug the Fox motif so much, we even purchased a shirt. The show also had a cool step-and-repeat red carpet featuring fox floaties. The show was convenient with free parking and kids aged 10 and under were free admission. It was a family-friendly event and many people embraced the cosplay contest spectacle.
We had a soft premiere of the new "Cartoonists Draw Blood: Monsters" anthology comic and showcased my "Sad Fish" project with the original art available for sale. I also worked a presentation with Kids Love Comics about designing your own superhero symbol. After the symbol was created, children (and their parents) were able to design a full outfit on paper. From there I announced they can continue to create comics about their characters at home.
Huge thanks to the show organizers, staff, and volunteers who put on a safe and fun show -- we hope to be back at future Fairfax Comic Con events.
Thursday, August 16, 2018
Fairfax Comic Con is August 25-26, 2018
Please join us for the first-ever Fairfax Comic Con at Dulles Expo Center on August 25-26, 2018. Curls Studio will be at Table 221 selling original art and new books (some publicly unannounced specials).
I will also be signing exclusive prints the show asked me to produce. My concept features Fairfax Fox and the Tidewater Shark (as an airplane -- to bring the Dulles airport location into the mix).
On Saturday, August 25, 2018 at 3PM in the Kids Love Comics section, I'll be hosting "Create Your Own Superhero Symbol with Carolyn Belefski." Every hero needs a logo! Many superheroes have personal branding on their outfits and My Little Pony characters even have cutie marks! Join artist and designer Carolyn Belefski and learn how to incorporate graphic design elements to create an icon and establish your own powerful visual identity.
Here is more about the show from their website:
Fairfax Comic Con is a new annual comic convention brought to you by Tidewater Comicon and the diehard comic fans of Fairfax County, Virginia. Our first year we plan on a smaller show with a strong focus on comic book creators and a few surprise guests. We want to be a family friendly event that brings fans from far and wide for two fun filled days in Fairfax. Ok, admittedly we tried to put as many F’s in that last sentence as we could. Fantastic!
Children age 10 and under are free! Get your passes and find out more information in advance here: www.fairfaxcomiccon.com
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Baltimore Comic-Con is September 22-24, 2017
Visit Curls Studio at Table 3028 in Kids Love Comics
Sunday, September 24 -- 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Stop by to see Curls Studio at Baltimore Comic-Con. We will be located in the Kids Love Comics pavilion at Table 3028. Click on the map image above to see a large map of where to find us. We will have the Curls book collection available for purchase and we will premiere the "Toast of the Town" hard enamel pin. I will be doing sketch commissions and we'll have some other surprises up our sleeves!
2008 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFyPIiWnZFA
2007 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDUL8zNv5FQ
We hope to see you this weekend at Baltimore Comic-Con!
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
Recap: Baltimore Comic-Con 2016
Curls Studio had a great time at Baltimore Comic-Con this past weekend.
On Saturday morning I led the first workshop of the day in the Kids Love Comics section. "Create Your Own Superhero Symbol" is the seminar where we combine design and comics to create our own visual identity. The children were all very smart and I enjoyed interviewing them on the mic where they got to present their personal logos.
The exclusive Archie Yearbook was available for purchase and many people came by our table for autograph collecting. Happy accident that my piece had a pretty cool space on Dean's car for a signature to go.
I was able to have some fun on Instagram (follow me @CarolynBelefski) and play with their new "stories" feature to take snapshots of my convention experience. I did not get out to collect signatures for my Archie book or see the show as a "fan" because I wanted to spend time at the table and be a "pro," but I was able to arrive early to look thru some old comics and discover a comic from the early 1980s called Fish Police. That was my big discovery of the convention! I also caught a very brief glimpse of Mickie James, a former WWE wrestler. Joe got to meet Hope Larson and got a few hand sketches in his sketchbook.
Curls Studio premiered a "first taste" of our new comic book series, French Fry Club. We also gave away free Curls coloring sheets and the latest issue of Magic Bullet #13.
Saturday evening ended with a fire alarm about two hours before the convention ended. Everyone was instructed to leave the Convention Center and fire trucks came. It was not a prank. Something happened with ozone leaking. I'm glad the authorities were able to handle it pretty quickly, but once we were invited back in many exhibitors and the majority of attendees did not fill the halls. Needless, to say the last hour was light because of this incident. Sunday's flow was better and Baltimore was back!
Our next convention is Small Press Expo in Bethesda, Maryland on September 17 and 18, 2016. Look for our table location and map on this blog soon. Hope to see you there.
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Recap: Baltimore Comic-Con 2015
This past weekend Curls Studio exhibited at Baltimore Comic-Con. This was our first time exhibiting in the Kids Love Comics section and we loved being a part of their stable of fantastic creators.
On Saturday I led a "Create Your Own Superhero Symbol" workshop and many kids and their parents showed up to design. The place was packed and there were no empty seats!
The Curls book was delivered to many Kickstarter backers who made the book become a reality and I also had fun doing many custom sketches and commissions as well. Order your very own Curls book here.
Our next tour appearance is a big one -- New York Comic Con on October 8-11, 2015 at Booth 1162 in Small Press area. I will be there with Teresa Roberts Logan and Joe Carabeo.
After that, we'll have a spooky Halloween on October 31, 2015 with our "Cartoonists Draw Blood" event with the American Red Cross in Washington, DC.
You can view more photos from Baltimore Comic-Con 2015 on the Curls Studio Facebook page here.





































