WELCOME TO ATLANTA! ONYX CON AT THE SOUTHWEST ARTS CENTER- AUGUST 2009! THE 14TH -OPENING EVENING AND 15TH- ALL DAY CONVENTION !!! BE THERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
01/07/2012
05/04/2011
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY IN ATLANTA!!!
ONYXCON/THE NEW ART ORDER Fans! Get ready for FREE COMIC BOOK DAY in Atlanta! MAY 7, 2011 @ CRIMINAL RECORDS - Music & Comics in Li'l 5 points! Atlanta's #1 Local comic book department/store and supporter of ONYXCON, CRIMINAL RECORDS in Li'l 5points, welcomes Joseph R Wheeler III (Artist/Founder/President - the NAO/ONYXCON) for FCBD!
More info at www.criminalatl.com
02/05/2011
New ART For BLACK HISTORY MONTH!
George Crum is celebrated here!
Who is GEORGE CRUM? See here: http://www.black-inventor.com/George-Crum.asp
This illustration is featured in the 2011 Frito-Lay community Arts competition at http://www.celebratecommunityarts.com/
If you like this piece, please vote for it, so I can have a community Art show in Atlanta,GA , all while supporting the UNCF, and get (the Artist) $1000 for my contribution! See details at the contest site. This work is now online to place your vote- so show some love and honor GEORGE CRUM!!!
I am thinking of drawing something that is inspired by lupus disease. here is how it looks like. what do you think? is it a little too much to get involved in these heath conditions?
http://www.celebratecommunityarts.com/gallery/
Original hand drawn pen & ink with digital color.
01/18/2011
The 2nd Saturday in February (FEBRUARY 12th) is BLACK COMIC BOOK DAY as declared by Turtel ONLI (Father of "The Black Age" concept/movement) and Jerry Craft (world renown cartoonist of MOMA's BOYZ)!
Celebrate with us in Atlanta, GA and Chicago,IL. See www.blackageofcomics for more on the Chi-town events!
BARNES & NOBLE signing for BLACK COMIX in ATLANTA, GA! BLACK COMIX is THE who's who of The Black Age! DON'T MISS THIS CHANCE TO GET YOUR SIGNED COPY! THE BOOKS WILL SELL OUT! This is our second signing at the Camp Creek Barnes & Noble. We sold out before...and we WILL do it AGAIN! SO, ARRIVE EARLY! See you all in February!
Joseph R Wheeler III
Artist/Founder/President
THE NEW ART ORDER
ONYXCON
09/26/2010
PORTRAITS! Order yours NOW!
This is the time of year when the Holidays are rolling around. Everyone wants to get a gift for loved ones that is affordable and meaningful. Why buy the same old thing. Consider a PORTRAIT as a gift. Or treat yourself to the immortalized image of a fine work of ART featuring YOU!
Example in Watercolor.
Prices range from $100 in pencil to low $1000s for large oils. Color Pencil, Miixed Media, Collage, and more mediums available.
FOR FULL DETAILS, E-mail request to Joseph R Wheeler III at [email protected]
10/06/2009
BRUTHA YAMZ coming!
DON'T SLEEP, YAMZ Fanz!
Let's take it to the RING!!!
BRUTHA YAMZ WILL NOW OFFICIALLY BE RELEASED AS A FULL SCALE GRAPHIC NOVEL! THE BOOK IS SLATED TO DROP IN 2012 . THERE WILL BE PREVIEWS ALONG THE WAY AND POSSIBLY 1 SHOT SPECIALS AND OTHER PROMOS TO FURTHER FAMILIARIZE THE NEW ART ORDER'S FANS WITH BRUH YAMZ! SO, RIDE WITH US. IN THE MEAN TIME, YOU CAN NOW ORDER THE OFFICIAL BRUTHA YAMZ GRAPHIC NOVEL 12 PAGE PREVIEW BOOK THAT WAS EXCLUSIVE AT ONYXCON 2 WITH A COPY OF JR WHEELER ,III'S 1ST EVER BOOK - THE AFTERMATH SAGA EVE MARSE! BOTH BOOKS FOR ONLY $5 (PLUS S&H) ! SUPPLIES ARE SERIOUSLY LIMITED! SO ORDER DIRECT VIA E-MAIL REQUEST TO [email protected] !!! HURRY, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! SEE THE COVER RIGHT HERE ...
JUST A TASTE OF WHAT IS TO COME!
09/10/2009
ONYXCON WAS A BIG SUCCESS IN ATLANTA, GA!!!
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 on the ONYXCON website 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
09/02/2008
Joseph R Wheeler III's Vision for Andre 3000's classic on exhibit in SW Atlanta!
This piece was created for an exhibition entitled FUNK-TIONAL-ISM in Atlanta's SW Arts Center (Sept.5th- Oct 3rd 2008). Opening reception is FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 5, 2008 7-9 PM!
Sounds by DJ EClazz. Curated by Brian Hebert
Artist were asked to,
' interpret an album of choice sharing and clear overstanding of the album.' - Brian Hebert- Exhibition Curator
This piece is entitled with homage: 'THE LOVE BELOW'
copyright©Joseph R Wheeler III
02/17/2008
NEW SITE UPGRADE!!!!
Those who visit this Blog/Site regularly or are new here may notice some changes to the content. In an attempt to create a more direct showcase for my Art related to the markets of concept art and illustration, I have created a new site address for such work. SEE this link
http://thenao.typepad.com/joseph_r_wheeler_iii_conc/
for all the best in professional concept art and illustration by Joseph R Wheeler III.
ALSO NEW is the Art EXPLORATIONS of Joseph R Wheeler III's Art site. See here at http://thenao.typepad.com/artexplorations/
Thank you for continued support.
