Friendly Encounters:Beck Meets R2D2

This is a regular feature about friends who have met celebrities.

I met artist Beck Seashols at Wizard World in Ohio.  I call Beck an "artist", although she has described herself as a "doodler, storyteller and dork".  The truth is that she is an artist and a storyteller and an illustrater and an author and a lot more.  She might be also be a dork, but if you have been a regular reader of Johngy's Beat, you'd put me in that category, too!
I reconnected with Beck and asked her for an update.  In her own words...

As far as what's new for me... I'm still working on promoting my webcomic "Sweeten Village" written by my writing partner Brad Duncan and drawn by me. (http://sweetenvillage.com/)
I'm making more crocheted Star Wars characters (stuffies) and continuing to take commissions and draw whatever my little heart desires. I've started making "Paper Pins" and bookmarks featuring fan art in my adorkably cute style and am hoping to start working a bit more on Licensed worked too.

Beck agreed to share her picture with R2D2 here.  According to Beck, he is her favorite celebrity she has met yet.  How could I argue with that?  He did star in a few of the most famous, most successful movies of all time afterall!
To see all of Beck's great work, go to Beckadoodles.com and her Facebook page.  You can even follow her on twitter.  Also, check out Beck's newest project (with Brad Duncan) at SweetenVillage.com!

Beck Seashols and R2D2-Summer 2009.

On the Beat with Beck Seashols

Beck Seashols describes herself as a "doodler, story teller and dork".  That screamed out to me and I had to meet her at the recent Wizard World event in Columbus (OH).  Beck was gracious enough to give us a few minutes of her time.
Beck has done cool drawings of subjects including female superheros (like Batgirl, my favorite), cute children, Star Wars characters and a lot of other topics.  Beck's website is self-billed as "the cutest place on the internet" and I have to agree with that claim!  Her work is precious without being sappy.  My sister Nancy (who doubled as my videographer) was so impressed that she bought one of Beck's books.  Beck is always ready to do commissioned art work, too!
We talked about her drawing, the convention and more.  It was such a pleasure meeting Beck and seeing her work firsthand.  Hopefully, we will see Beck at a convention in the future and get more updates from her!
Until then, but after you watch the video below, check out Beckadoodles.com and Beck's Facebook page to learn more about Beck Seashols and to see all of her fantastic creations.