Exhibitor table with free coloring pages and mini-comics, sketch trade, and customized drawings for sale. FREE event!

New star coloring page: Full 2-set 4-set

Visiting friends with exhibitor tables,  sketching as Press with The Beat, check it out if you like comics events!

Join the monthly figure drawing session at our local comic book shop in LIC Queens! 

Model wears fun, interesting, very artistic and/or comics-themed costumes!

All levels of experience are welcome, whether you're a seasoned artist or trying it out for the first time. 

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$20 earlybird RSVP, $25 at the door 

email jenspenceart at gmail.com

Every 3rd Tues, dates listed on Eventbrite 

Casual drinks and snacks are included.

Follow @qns_drink_n_draw​

My drawing is printed in a new journal of literature & philosophy, premiering with an issue on the topic of "Purpose". This marks the first time that my signature sketching technique of documenting/interpreting live experiences will be put into printed form! 

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A limited number of free printed copies are now available at and following the event. 

Learn more, join the mailing list, and submit to the Spring issue "Growth" at

thebranchesjournal.com

Join us for drawing again, every Friday!* Working with the nonprofit Street Lab, I help facilitate their public DRAW cart. 

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Free activity to encourage creativity and community. Find us near the 10th Ave entrance of Chelsea Market (or under the central stairs on rainy days and when the weather gets cold). Update: Always inside for the Fall/Winter after Daylight Savings.

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Also a chance to talk with me about art, request sketches and portraits, workshop children's book and comic ideas, etc. 

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(Download the free coloring page/zine inspired by my work with Street Lab, from Free Comic Book Day 2023)

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*occasional skip/changes in schedule, not

personally scheduled beyond Nov15th)

I will have an exhibitor (half) table with coloring pages, mini-comics, and personalized drawings by request for trade/sale. Likely to feature excerpts from my fun superhero story. More details TBD. 

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Kids are free (x3) with adult ticket for $20​

http://gbsneurodiversitycomiccon.com

Nov 10: LAST DAY! Artists pickup 6-8pm, so I'm hoping to gather anyone interested before/during for creative activities and to see the show before it's gone. 

Oct 25: If you missed in-person activities over the weekend, I'll be hanging out again to sketch & socialize. 7-8pm or longer if we're having fun! 

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Exhibit: More than 30 participating artists, leading into NYCC weekend! Themed around beer and/or New York City. Organized by Allan Dorison & Ken Wong, includes cartoonist friends like Mindy Indy, Jen Spence of Queens Drink n Draw, and many more...)

Click here for details about art & exhibit

Instead of the usual figure drawing on the 3rd Tuesday at Everyone Comics... 

join us on Thursday for a free session in conjunction with the comics art exhibit! 

Hosted by Queens Drink n Draw 

(follow on Insta or join the mailing list by contacting jenspenceart at gmail.com for info about upcoming monthly events)

Going all days Wed(retailer/pro only)-Sun as PRESS for The Beat again! 

Previous years, I have usually been a wandering Pro artist, sketching the panel talks & festivities, research and networking.

2023 I finally became Press, live-sketching industry panel talks and cross-posting on Instagram with The Beat. (Also proposed a panel talk "Where Do Ideas Come From?" and hope to develop this concept further.)

Join us for drawing again, every Friday!*

Free activity to encourage creativity and community. Find us near the 10th Ave entrance of Chelsea Market (or under the central stairs on rainy days and when the weather gets cold).

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Also a chance to talk with me about art, request sketches and portraits, workshop children's book and comic ideas, etc. 

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(Download the free coloring page/zine inspired by my work with Street Lab, from Free Comic Book Day 2023)

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*occasional skip/changes in schedule, 

ends before Thanksgiving

Every six weeks at Open Art Night, 

performers showcase their favorite and original songs, music, dance, film, etc. 

I sketch live as it happens!

As always, I'll be drawing again, and previous sketches will likely be on display. 

(While done for love of art, practice of skill, thrill of live performance, and connecting with fellow creatives... donations help pave the way to evolve & collaborate. You can further this effort by contributing via Venmo, ongoing Patreon, or other support.)

Join the monthly figure drawing session at our local comic book shop in LIC Queens! 

Model wears fun, interesting, very artistic and/or comics-themed costumes!

All levels of experience are welcome, whether you're a seasoned artist or trying it out for the first time. 

​​

$20 earlybird RSVP, $25 at the door 

email jenspenceart at gmail.com

Every 3rd Tues, dates listed on Eventbrite 

Casual drinks and snacks are included.

All levels of experience are welcome, whether you're a seasoned artist or trying it out for the first time. ​

Join the monthly figure drawing session at our local comic book shop in LIC Queens! 

Model wears fun, interesting, very artistic and/or comics-themed costumes!

All levels of experience are welcome, whether you're a seasoned artist or trying it out for the first time. 

​​

$20 earlybird RSVP, $25 at the door 

email jenspenceart at gmail.com

Every 3rd Tues, dates listed on Eventbrite 

Casual drinks and snacks are included.

All levels of experience are welcome, whether you're a seasoned artist or trying it out for the first time. ​

Exhibiting in the summer exhibition with Long Island City artists. Possibly also formally or informally live-sketching at the opening. Free event + refreshments.

Every six weeks at Open Art Night, 

performers showcase their favorite and original songs, music, dance, film, etc. 

I sketch live as it happens!

As always, I'll be drawing again, and previous sketches will likely be on display. 

(While done for love of art, practice of skill, thrill of live performance, and connecting with fellow creatives... donations help pave the way to evolve & collaborate. You can further this effort by contributing via Venmo, ongoing Patreon, or other support.)

Join the monthly figure drawing session at our local comic book shop in LIC Queens! 

Model wears fun, interesting, very artistic and/or comics-themed costumes!

All levels of experience are welcome, whether you're a seasoned artist or trying it out for the first time. 

​

$20 in advance, $25 at the door 

Reserve tickets via Eventbrite and/or

email jenspenceart at gmail.com

Casual drinks and snacks are included.

Every six weeks at Open Art Night, 

performers showcase their favorite and original songs, music, dance, film, etc. 

I sketch live as it happens!

As always, I'll be drawing again, and previous sketches will likely be on display. 

(While done for love of art, practice of skill, thrill of live performance, and connecting with fellow creatives... donations help pave the way to evolve & collaborate. You can further this effort by contributing via Venmo, ongoing Patreon, or other support.)

Join the monthly figure drawing session at our local comic book shop in LIC Queens! 

Model wears fun, interesting, very artistic and/or comics-themed costumes!

All levels of experience are welcome, whether you're a seasoned artist or trying it out for the first time. 

​

$20 in advance, $25 at the door 

Reserve tickets via Eventbrite and/or

email jenspenceart at gmail.com

Casual drinks and snacks are included.

Join the monthly figure drawing session at our local comic book shop in LIC Queens! 

Model wears fun, interesting, very artistic and/or comics-themed costumes!

All levels of experience are welcome, whether you're a seasoned artist or trying it out for the first time. 

​

$20 in advance, $25 at the door 

Reserve tickets via Eventbrite and/or

email jenspenceart at gmail.com

Casual drinks and snacks are included.

The neighborhood of Long Island City/LIC, Queens (of NYC) is celebrating the arts! 

Come visit my art studio, and see all the amazing artists in my building and around the area. Doors will be open 12-5pm both days, plus special events and afterparties nearby for mingling and live-sketching. 

Details on Facebook Event

(Regardless of appearances, my door will be open. But my hope is to reorganize the space effectively, and prepare special giveaways, products, live activities, etc.

You can further this effort by contributing via Venmo, ongoing Patreon, or explore other ways to show support) 

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Promotional flyers! (printable pdf)

Join us for drawing every Friday!*

Free activity to encourage creativity and community. Find us under the stairs in the center of Chelsea Market, or near the 10th Ave entrance as the weather gets nice. 

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Also a chance to talk with me about art, request sketches and portraits, workshop children's book and comic ideas, etc. 

​

(Download the free coloring page/zine inspired by my work with Street Lab, from Free Comic Book Day 2023)

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*very occasional skip/change in schedule, NO session for May 24th

*the activity continues (with some days off in August) but I am temporarily engaged in another job, and won't be directly involved until then, unless at other Street Lab shifts.

Every six weeks at Open Art Night, 

performers showcase their favorite and original songs, music, dance, film, etc. 

I sketch live as it happens!

As always, I'll be drawing again, and previous sketches will likely be on display. 

(While done for love of art, practice of skill, thrill of live performance, and connecting with fellow creatives... donations help pave the way to evolve & collaborate. You can further this effort by contributing via Venmo, ongoing Patreon, or other support.)

Join the monthly figure drawing session at our local comic book shop in LIC Queens! 

Model wears fun, interesting, very artistic and/or comics-themed costumes!

All levels of experience are welcome, whether you're a seasoned artist or trying it out for the first time. 

​

$20 in advance, $25 at the door 

Reserve tickets via Eventbrite and/or

email jenspenceart at gmail.com

Casual drinks and snacks are included.

Independent comics art festival with tables of various amazing artists. 

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Plan to attend and support colleagues. Offering live-sketches and commissions as a wandering artist. Full event is 11-7pm, but my timeframe is open, maybe 1-5ish 

(contact me if you want to coordinate). 

Exhibiting a figure drawing in the show, wandering with holster of markers to sketch portraits in blue.

Sat, March 2nd Gallery opens at 2pm, reception at 7pm, $5 suggested donation, beer for sale by venue and/or nearby bar. 

Exciting update: The drawing sold!

Artwork show was temporarily removed for an event(s), but will be displayed ongoing, including an anniversary party for the theater on Sat, March 23rd 12pm where I plan to be present and sketching. 

Art remains up through the end of March! 

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Latest update: Art remains up through the weekend of April 13-14th. Since the venue has an evening performance, it may or may not be accessible, but I'm planning to be present Saturday (1-5ish), since the time/place aligns with the Brooklyn Independent Comics Showcase!

Hosting a coloring activity at the annual 

family-oriented Easter event hosted by Connection Church & Queens Church in the neighborhood of Astoria, Queens. 

Join me there, or you can download & print the pages to enjoy at home: 

Happy Easter w/empty tomb

Fill Your Easter Basket

Easter Pair (both half-size on 1pg)

Join the monthly figure drawing session at our local comic book shop in LIC Queens! 

Model wears fun, interesting, very artistic and/or comics-themed costumes!

All levels of experience are welcome, whether you're a seasoned artist or trying it out for the first time. 

​

$20 in advance, $25 at the door 

Reserve tickets via Eventbrite and/or

email jenspenceart at gmail.com

Casual drinks and snacks are included.

Biggest independent comics art festival in NYC! Started by the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art, now organized by Society of Illustrators, awesome annual event. 

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I will be there both days, volunteering and live-sketching the panels and festivities.

Every six weeks at Open Art Night, 

performers showcase their favorite and original songs, music, dance, film, etc. 

I sketch live as it happens! On my birthday night, I'll be drawing again, and previous sketches will be on display. 

Snacks may or may not be supplied, but welcome any you'd like to bring & share!

After participating in their JCON comics events and sketching the art talks, I plan to attend the closing reception for their fantasy/scifi/horror exhibit "Parables of the Unknown". Join me there for a last chance to see these amazing artists together! 

(I may sketch the room of attendees and/or artwork, as inspired.) 

Visit their website for details

In connection with their sci-fi/fantasy/horror gallery exhibit, JCAL is hosting their first comic con! FREE admission, though I'm sure donations are appreciated. 

I will be selling (or trading) portraits and drawings-on-demand, especially themed for fantasy, Valentine's Day love, or both!

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As usual, I will have free coloring pages and booklets available, special mini-comic zines and stickers by donation. 

Prototype of snowflake story page!

Prototype of new "noveling" zine!

Prototype of True Love x2! x4 for more!

Live-sketching the artist talks from 3-5pm!

As usual, sketching the live performances at Open Art Night! 

Every 6 weeks, OneCo Hells Kitchen hosts a showcase of musicians, dancers, poets, etc. Sometimes my artwork is officially on display, like in this past December session, and either way I'm always drawing!

Joining in the monthly figure drawing session at our local comic book shop, model wears fun comic-themed costumes!

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$20 in advance, $25 at the door 

Casual drinks and snacks are included.

TODAY - my first comics event of 2024!

It's a small local affair, but they're known for doing monthly Queens-based events. Join me at Queens Comic Party to commission live drawings, enjoy coloring pages, and talk about art, writing, goals for the New Year, and whatever else.

The room of vendors are mostly comic book collectors and independent creatives, occasionally pop culture toys or small businesses like jewelry.

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(The 7 isn't fully running this weekend, but LIRR and a bunch of buses go there, or it's less than 15min from the R at 65 St.)

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If I recall correctly, you can buy delicious pizza, sodas, beers & drinks from the venue's bar (or LOTS of food nearby).

Figure drawing sessions have come back to LIC-A! Made it to opening night of their restarted sessions, and I look forward to drawing with this group again, now at their new location. 

Drawing table at the Holiday Art Show 

reception, doing live portraits as snowmen and reindeer, customized holiday cards and gift sketches. Probably also displaying framed art and selling decorative crafts.

Exhibit space opens at 2pm, special event & holiday sketches 7-11pm. 

Free admission, suggested donation $5, beers for sale, food/drink options nearby. 

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Artwork on walls remains on display for the month of December. (One of mine has/will be added, a colorful rendition of "Joy!")

Download coloring page of wreath or with

2 per page or 4 per page

Taking on the annual creative challenges of ink-drawing in October and novel-writing in November, as a participant of NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month).

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This year, I plan to focus most on writing a book about the creative process and journey I have gone through, especially in tackling this project the last few years and combining it with interactive art exhibits. 

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Read more about it on this page.

If you'd like to further my noveling efforts, please support. 

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Update: Novel month complete! Reached goal for wordcount, continuing to revise. Visit me at an upcoming event/activity (like Street Lab's WRITE) to learn more about it.

Curious what came before? 

Click here to see the Events page of 2023

and I hope to soon be making a review of the year with highlights & artistic progress!