Carolyn Belefski - Nominee for Best of D.C. 2017

I am nominated again for Washington City Paper's Best of D.C. Readers Poll in the category of "Best Visual Artist." In previous years I've been runner-up. Let's see if we can surpass that position. It only takes a few seconds to vote. If I've ever made you smile and you appreciate what I make, I'd be thankful if you take a moment to vote. 

Please spread the word and vote using this link: http://legacy.washingtoncitypaper.com/bestofpoll/nominations/vote/6385?year=2017

The poll closes March 5 at 11:59PM EST

Carolyn Belefski has been nominated for Best Visual Artist

Carolyn Belefski is the writer and artist of the comic strip Curls (www.curls-studio.com/curls). She appears at comic conventions and art shows including New York Comic Con, SPX, and Awesome Con. The White House, US National Archives, and Clorox are some of the clients Carolyn has worked with.

"Design Your Own Superhero" at The National Archives Sleepover – February 4, 2017

This past Saturday evening I was invited to take part in the sold-out US National Archives sleepover for a third time. Kids ages 8-12 along with their adult chaperones participated in several activities and spent the night next to America’s most important papers: the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.

Local TV news channels DCW50 and WUSA9 covered the event. "Design Your Own Superhero" is the art activity I lead. We had a great time talking about different super powers and abilities.

I've heard a lot of positive reviews in the past when "What activity did you like the best?" feedback was received: 

• making a superhero was my favorite activity

• the picture room with the comic books

• create your own superhero

• I really liked righting the letter to the president, and the super hero pictures

• create your own superhero because I got to be creative

• I liked creating my superhero because I want to be one

More images and content can be found using hashtag #ArchivesSleepover. Thank you to the interns, volunteers, and the US National Archives for hosting such a unique opportunity for the children. 

Click the "National Archives" tag below to read my past blog entries about the event.

Washington Wizards Collecti-Con is February 26, 2017

Join the Curls Studo and the Washington Wizards from 10AM to 2PM on Sunday, February 26 for our first Collecti-Con -- a sports, pop culture, and comic book show for the entire family. Unique collectible items including comic books, sports memorabilia, and games will be available to browse, buy or trade. Curls Studio will be selling our original comics, art prints, buttons, and more!

Ticket packages are only $25 and include:
• Collecti-Con Poster
• Access to the pre-game event
• Ticket to the Wizards vs. Jazz game which begins at 5PM

The first 100 fans to purchase will receive a commemorative Wizards t-shirt.

Purchase tickets here: www.nba.com/wizards/cc

RSVP to the Curls Studio event page on Facebook: www.facebook.com/events/1749009285414398