Hi guys- I am alive, finally beating the flu and getting back into gear with more Bean on the way and the 2nd volume to my very fun Comic series Life of the Party. Life of the Party will also be coming to here very very soon. The comic is also a new kickstarter at […]
Growing up I can remember playing in my imagination. It was an adventure everyday. Adventures that took me places and help me figure out what direction I wanted to go in life. My imagination gives me hope and allows me to dream big… Our imagination is a gift, a very precious gift one that when […]
For many years I have been an exhibitor and guest to comic conventions, book fairs and other adventures. I have had some incredible experiences and very blessed opportunities to allow the shows to help keep my career afloat. Many of you have seen my reviews about several of the cons I have exhibited at. These […]
Missed the Kickstarter- just click the picture and pre-order this incredible adventure by Catherine and Travis Hanson. Now what’s this about Pre-ordering the book We will be mailing these books right after the kickstarter reward go out. This means you should also get these books before christmas. Also books with the maps are going fast- […]
It’s been a long year of shows and I have 3 left before the year runs out. Each show is unique. Some are really well run, some are struggling with finding their identity and some are just plain greedy with the focus of “it’s all about them” (you know who you are). Each show creates […]
This is this months art give away. The collector, the evil – red rock troll that captures our hero the bean. One lucky person at the $20 level or higher will get this piece. If you want to be in the running- Just change your reward level and you will have an opportunity. Remember you […]
Salt Lake City’s 2nd Annual Comic Con has come and gone. As I decompress and enjoy a quiet moment eating macaroni salad and hanging out with my family, who really just want to sit next me, I find myself thinking about our incredible adventure. There were a lot of things that were enjoyable about the show, […]
Hello my friends- there is a lot going on right now. It has been 10 weeks since I found myself completely on my own as a professional illustrator. I have found that this has really been a test of faith, a test of skill, and a test of discipline. To see what I am involved […]
Each month I create an opportunity for someone to win original art from the Bean series. These are unique character pieces made especially for my patreon campaign. They are not small either. I wanted to reward those on the higher tiers with a special gift. This original art is part of that reward system. What […]
I was asked the other day on why I offer “the Bean” as both a webcomic and a printed piece. In fact the question was if I thought I was sinking my own ship by offering it up for free. Yet in a time when Indy comics are getting harder and harder to produce and […]
The Bean in color – really?? Can it happen? Yes I am going to color the Bean. Patreon.com is a way that can make it possible. It allows you to help fund the coloring and get some cool rewards in return for your support. It’s new way to help fans become patrons of the arts […]
Behind the table at a con- One of the greatest things I have learned from doing shows is the importance of interaction. Especially with the kids. There is a reason I do FREE “Quick” (that’s the magic word) sketches. Not masterpieces, just sketches and that is because it allows me to take a moment and […]
Travis Hanson is an Eisner nominated fantasy illustrator with a huge imagination. His works include comics, children's art, fantasy and just fun illustrations that encourages the need for people to be creative. For more information on Trav's works, rates and ideas, just send a note to thanson@beanleafpress.com
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I can't say enough good things about the atmospherics of your art. It's so immersive!
Sven Böttcher
the young Hero find “the sword” and must proof himself against a huge Monster. Hmm.. with the last Page i hear the “Bossfight Theme” from Secret of Mana.
Rumblefeather
Bob!!!! Oh goddess!!!!! What have they done to you?!