FPEA and MegaCon Here We Come!

Like we said at the end of April...it's the mighty month of May! 

It's time for the grand finales...yes we said finales!

And one of the grand finales holds over 100 pieces of original, award winning cosplay props that are film quality!

Codger Works Jewelry - created by
the 84 year old crafter, Charles Young

This upcoming week JLB Creatives divisions of BeaslePunk and Journey to Publication will be exhibiting at two different conventions. You'll find BeaslePunk at #MegaCon at the Orlando Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, and you'll find the Journey to Publication Writing Program Curriculum team at the Florida Parent Educators Association (FPEA) convention taking place at the Gaylord Palms hotel in Orlando, Florida.

Beginning May 26, 2016 at 2:00p BeaslePunk will kick things off with the debut of their new display (not pictured here...you'll just have to stop by and be surprised)!


BeaslePunk will be dressed to fit the part each of the 4 days at MegaCon. Look for them in Artist Alley...HINT: They'll be the exhibit with the award winning cosplay weaponry. 

A random fan poses with Sir
Bwana Beasle at the Leesburg
Comic Con 2016

Sir Bwana Beasle will be there with over 100 cosplay weapons - all originals, all autographed by BeaslePunk owners and artists Don and Janet Beasley. Sir Bwana will be available for photos along with other fabulous BeaslePunk artists that represent a multitude of magnificent creative talent when it comes to multiple facets of artistry. We're excited to debut lines from our newest artists including Fantasy Faces - Robyn Ridout, Gaslight Gems - Ro Ridout, Full Steam Ahead Productions - Ray Ballard, and artist Jennifer Johnson. 



Selected BeaslePunk cosplay props were featured in the steampunk short film "Sun Blade," slated to release later in 2016. And yes, the character on the movie poster is holding a BeaslePunk original...one that will be available for purchase. All "Sun Blade" pieces will be available for purchase at MegaCon, and are designated by a gold or silver star on the tags. 

But don't stop just yet...while Sir Bwana Beasle and his artists are having fun at MegaCon, JLB Creatives CEO, Janet Beasley and her top Florida team JLB Creatives team member Jean E. Lane will be exhibiting at FPEA starting...you guessed it...the same day, May 26, 2016. 

This dynamic duo from JLB Creatives Publishing will have your jaw dropping with the JLB Creatives Publishing writing curriculum, Journey to Publication.

If you're attending FPEA this year, and you have a creative genius on your hands, you'll want to make certain you stop by booth 434 to discover the wealth of quality information, motivation, and reward this particular writing curriculum offers.

Journey to Publication is proven effective, has state recognition, and offers the most interactive writing curriculum on the planet!

PLUS - if you purchase or put a deposit down on your Journey to Publication curriculum copies at the show, you'll receive a 20% discount and FREE shipping within the continental US.

Don't just learn to write...learn to be an author by taking an amazing, Journey to Publication.

For more information on any of these JLB Creatives divisions (BeaslePunk, Journey to Publication, or JLB Creatives Publishing) we invite you to visit JLBCreatives.com

We'll see you at the shows!

BeaslePunk - Steampunk - What Is It? AND...Happy Birthday Sir Bwana Beasle!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
SIR BWANA BEASLE

Sir Bwana Beasle
(aka Don Beasley - artist)

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BeaslePunk is the creative side to JLB Creatives that possesses Steampunk tenancies while dipping into the realms of fantasy, and scifi.

Award winning artists, and owners of JLB Creatives, Don & Janet Beasley, have captured audiences by the tens of thousands with their highly detailed, stunning craftsmanship in the realm of Steampunk and beyond.

If you are not familiar with Steampunk, fear not...you're not alone. Many people ask Don & Janet when they see their artwork and costumes, "What is Steampunk? Where do I get it? Am I the right age? Can I Steampunk? How many gears do I need? Does it have to steam?" 

Don & Janet are always eager to educate their fans to open their eyes to a brand new world from the past that never truly was. They assure their curious customers that there are no age restrictions to the culture, and also add that Steampunk is a very "visual" society. They put the icing on the description when they share that Steampunk is home to many tinkerers, thinkers, creators, and makers. If time allows, they enjoy sharing some of the history of Steampunk too. 

Jules Verne

Steampunk most often times gets the credit of its origin from Jules Verne, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, and rightfully so. Verne is one of the best visual creators when it comes to Steampunk. 

However, there was another fantastic author in the late 1800's who introduced novels filled with illustrations of Steampunk style apparatuses. His name was George Griffith. (Sir Bwana Beasle's inspiration for his costume). 

George Griffith was much more than an author. He was also a seaman, a teacher, and a journalist, all aspects of life that certainly had to add to his creative genius when it came to his novels. He was the author of The Angel of the Revolution, and A Honeymoon In Space to name a couple.

George Griffith

Griffith's original novel, A Honeymoon In Space, was written at the turn of the 20th century. A ground breaking story at the time, it introduced a Steampunk SF theme through illustrations. This classic story imagines a solar system full of alien life and adventure. A young American woman marries an English Lord and finds herself on the adventure of a lifetime. While touring outer space on her honeymoon the story takes the reader on a series of amazing encounters, visiting things such as the gentle Bird-Folk of Venus, Jupiter's horrifying monsters, and the aerial battleship fleets of the evil Martian warlords. Featuring the first publication’s original illustrations, it is said that this is a landmark novel in the genre of science fiction.

BeaslePunk's style of art is unique in a sense that it covers so many genres. 

Steampunk is where it all started for Don & Janet. As creative epics, they've always (and still do) enjoyed the make-believe culture. 

Their first encounter came January of 2015 when they decided to brave up and put their artwork on display. It was so well received they were humbled and excited in the same breath! 

It has become a snowball affect for them as their artwork recognition is climbing rapidly, and within a little over a year they have crafted over 200 pieces, nearly selling out every where they exhibit. 

If you would like more information regarding BeaslePunk art, would like to discover more about the artists, or find out where BeaslePunk will be next, we invite you to visit BeaslePunk.com

We invite you to stop by BeaslePunk on Facebook and wish Sir Bwana Beasle a Splendid Birthday Indeed!

2016 Kicks Off In Style for JLB Creatives - January 7th, 2016 BeaslePunk at OMA!

Hello faithful fans! Happy New Year! JLB Creatives is wishing for all of our super fans, great things to come to you throughout 2016. 

To say that we're starting off 2016 in style is an understatement! With the new year less than a week old, we're proud to announce that our BeaslePunk artists, Don and Janet (JLBCP CEO) Beasley have been invited to display a selection of their cosplay props at the Orlando Art Museum's "Dreams of Steam" exhibition taking place Thursday, January 7, 2016 from 6:00pm-9:00pm. Every first Thursday the Orlando Museum of Art kicks off a different themed exhibition featuring local artists and talent. For more information visit www.OMArt.org

Don and Janet submitted and had accepted for display during the event, "Oswald" the "living" automaton, and their two art pieces "Copper Dragon" and "Black Bart." 

Don will be appearing as Sir Bwana Beasle (sporting his first place costume), carrying "Raging Rhino," and will be on hand to meet n' greet with fellow art enthusiasts. Janet will be playing a big part in making Oswald come to life so you may not always "see" her out front.

During 2015 the BeaslePunk division of JLB Creatives made quite the splash. Their first appearance came in January at Renninger's Steampunk and Industrial show. They also displayed and sold their unique artwork at Leesburg Comicon, MegaCon Fandays - Orlando, FL, and the October Steampunk and Industrial show to name a few.

The following video was shot and edited by ThinkBolt on Youtube. You'll discover the BeaslePunk display starting at minute 1:29. And we invite you to view the entire video as there is so much to see! 



We hope to see you at the Orlando Museum of Art, January 7th, 2016 from 6:00pm-9:00pm. Admission charge required for entry for non OMA members. 

Visit BeaslePunk.com to view the different galleries of Oswald, the Beasley's art pieces, and more! 
  
Visit OMArt.org for more information on 1st Thursday events as well as other fantastic news about this wonderful cultural facility.