FOUNTAINS' PEN

WINE AND DINE SNOB IS BORN!

2008-07-31T08:12:00.000-07:00

From the desk of Leigh:

Recently, I had the pleasure of meeting Kelly Cook, founder of and editor for
the snob empire, (www.bagsnob.com, www.jewelsnob.com, www.totsnob.com,
www.beautysnob.com) and we got to talking about food – and lo and behold, we
have birthed the latest addition to the snob empire...
http://wineanddinesnob.blogspot.com

More reviews forthcoming folks – and no, they won’t all be scathing. This is
merely a coincidence. Kelly got food poisoning at London - and my experience at
Ciudad was just far less than great, period.

My review of Bond St. is pretty positive - you'll see. We’re just waiting on
pretty photos from their camp.

We have four editors on-board - who will be scouring the states for delectable
delights - and sharing the good, the bad and the ugly with you - including Kelly
Cook, Eva, (Kelly's East-Coast-Based sister) Dan Dunn, (the Imbiber and
Contributing Editor to Maxim and its Sirius radio program, Playboy and AM New
York - and possibly others I'm unaware of and the man gets paid to drink too,
which is just plain remarkable) and finally - little ol' me.

There will also be occasional 'napkin art' illustrations (shown above)
by my husband John to captureany visual uniqueness we come across.

Between the four of us, we will undoubtedly have differing perspectives of the
same place(s) from time-to-time and will therefore be reviewing restaurants as
often as we see fit.

So, enjoy... and please visit the other snob sites too!

Sincerely,

Leigh Hope Fountain, (Self-Proclaimed Food Critic Extraordinaire)

HOT MEXICAN LOVE NUMERO OCHO!

2008-07-18T08:42:00.000-07:00

That's right, amigos and amigas... HOT MEXICAN LOVE COMICS #8 is out there and ready for your dineros! It features a story in rhyme that is - for the third time - written by my lovely wife Leigh and illustrated in my "anti-slick" style.
This particular story brings our "water trilogy" (i.e. three stories about the unique properties of Mexican water) to a bombastic, zombie-filled conclusion.
Need a taste? Here's yer taste:

Now if that's not enough to get your PayPal or credit card jamming on over to the HMLC web site and ordering a hundred copies then I just can't help you. Oh wait - yeah I can... here's the link:

http://www.hotmexicanlovecomics.com/

Also, check out the blog for ComiCon appearances and updates:

http://hotmexicanlovecomics.blogspot.com/

And while you're at it, shouldn't you complete your collection of our books, paintings and other merchandise at:

http://fountainspenproductions.blogspot.com/
http://fountainspen.deviantart.com/

Okay... enough plugging and pitching... JUST BUY STUFF, OKAY?! SHEESH...
Oh - and enjoy the comic!

BOOZE: An Online Interview with Leigh

2008-05-28T16:12:00.000-07:00

Since my beloved betrothed no longer "blogs" (to her credit) and is generally too busy with "life" to waste "time" on such "nonsense," it is up to me to point out that she has been named 'Publicist of the Week' on Dan Dunn's 'The Imbiber' web site:

http://www.theimbiber.net/files/POW_Leigh_Fountain.html

For those who aren't aware, Dan Dunn has managed to make a successful career out of writing reviews about - well - booze. He travels the world critiquing wineries, bars, drink recipes, etc.

Take a moment and let that notion soak in... now take a few deep breaths and try to get over the envy.

Anyway, I think Leigh's answers to the profile questions are pretty frickin' entertaining, so give it a look-see.

Then have a drink.

BUY FOUNTAIN'S PEN PRODUCTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS! C'MON! DO IT!

2007-11-20T09:46:00.001-08:00

There's really only one way to show the special people in your life how much you care: BUY THEM LOTS OF STUFF FROM FOUNTAIN'S PEN PRODUCTIONS!

BUY BIRTHDAY WISHES AT AMAZON.COM

John Fountain Art Prints for sale!

T-SHIRTS! HATS! UNDERWEAR! ALL ADORNED WITH MY FANCY ARTWORK!

HOT MEXICAN LOVE 2007 IS HERE!

2007-07-17T08:36:00.000-07:00

I know it's been torture since the last edition of HOT MEXICAN LOVE COMICS came out in which Leigh and I did our first comic-strip collaboration ("Don't Drink the Water: The Ballad of Jerry Montezuma") - but rest easy, true believers, for your agonizing wait is OVER - HOT MEXICAN LOVE COMICS 2007 is HERE and ready to exchange your cold-hard-cash for a big whopping book full of laughs, courtesy of animation's most under-rated talent!
This go-round Leigh spins another agua-themed yarn in rhyme called "Something in the Water" with illustrations by yours truly.
Here's a tease:

If you can't make it to the Comic-Con, be sure to stop by HERE and order it straight from the source!
Ariba!

2007-06-20T14:25:00.000-07:00

The 'Fountains' of
FOUNTAINS PEN
PRODUCTIONS
John and
Leigh Hope
Fountain

ART PRINTS FOR SALE

2007-06-20T14:18:00.000-07:00

John's Gallery at DeviantArt.com
Can't afford original art? Hey, me neither... that's why we make it ourselves. But we also have PRINTS available for sale at the link above! So go check it out. You'll be glad you did. Buy lots. Buy often.

FOR SALE: T-SHIRTS! HATS! UNDERWEAR!

2007-06-04T17:32:00.001-07:00

That's right... I'm going all out and becoming a full-fledged WHORE! SO GO HERE NOW AND BUY STUFF:

Come visit my store on CafePress!

First amazing item for sale: DORKWEAR!

The gals will flock to you, you sexy beast, when you attend your local comic book, sci-fi or phantasy convention adorned in a classy-as-hell hoodie, sweatshirt, t-shirt, ballcap or even boxer shorts (wrrooooOOWRRRrr!)!!!
And, ladies... what better way to send a loud-and-clear message about what you're looking for in a REAL MAN?! Yes, you too can have this little gem of an image on a pair of panties printed just for you!
Need something to carry those bagged-and-boarded back issues of 'GREEN LANTERN'? NO PROBLEM! We got your back, jackson! You can also get the 'BIG DORK' on a tote bag! Oh RAPTURE!

More items to come from Fountains' Pen Productions! Check back often! Buy stuff constantly!

THE TANTRUM - a film by John Fountain

2007-04-04T12:35:00.001-07:00

This was my first film and a pilot for Nickelodeon. I produced it, wrote it, directed it, designed it, storyboarded it and voiced the main character myself.
Even though it's a few years old and I've gone on to write, direct and storyboard lots of other shows (like The Fairly Oddparents, My Life as a Teenage Robot and Yin Yang Yo!), this film still holds up as a good example of my overall storytelling style. Enjoy!

BIRTHDAY WISHES! - JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS!

2006-12-12T14:05:00.000-08:00

What's that, you say? Still haven't found that perfect holiday gift for that hard-to-please friend, relative, or blood-enemy?
Then you, my dear reader, are in bucketloads of luck...
'BIRTHDAY WISHES!' - the first (but not last) collaborative effort between me and my soon-to-be-wife is now available in hardcover form from Visikids publishing on AMAZON.COM!
Are you tired of children's books that are purile, lame and just plain insulting to their budding little minds?
Are you - yourself - a fan of the genre?
Do ya like funny drawings?
Do ya like a good rhyme?
Then follow this here link and plop down your dough, Jackson, 'cause Leigh and John have answered your prayers!

BUY IT AT AMAZON.COM

Now even though ordering one would be simply marvelous of you, I really must recommend that you order no fewer than ten. I mean, you'll want to give one to at least everyone you know, right? But then, you're a popular person... you know WAY more than ten people. You're right... better order fifty. Good call.

Okay, enough with the sales pitch... but I truly am wildly excited about the release of this book. It's my very first children's book EVER - and believe me I've been asked to do many. It was only after I met Leigh and read her wonderful and unique writing that I felt inspired to tread such waters.

For those of you who are unaware, 'Birthday Wishes' is a story told entirely in rhyme about about twins who take 'sibling rivalry' to a whole new level when they discover that every year their birthday wishes actually come true. As we all know, siblings are prone to wicked pranks, and thus begins their 'wishing war' as they induce all manner of horrors on one another whenever their birthday comes around.

Apart from being Me'n'Leigh's first collaboration, this book was absolutely one of the most fun projects I've ever participated in. It got me back into painting and drawing for the fun of it. For me, this book represents more than just a publishing venture, but an expression of our respective artistic inclinations and a labor of love. That, if for no other reason, is why I think you'll enjoy it.

Sincerely,

John

COMICS AND BOOKS FOR SALE

2006-04-24T10:56:00.000-07:00

to order books or be put on the updates mailing list, send an e-mail to FOUNTAINSPEN@AOL.COM - please indicate which books you would like and how many copies you would like - if you would like them signed, please indicate that as well

"HOT MEXICAN LOVE COMICS" - adults-only b&w anthology of strips by various cartoonists - features 4-page story 'Don't Drink the Water: The Ballad of Jerry Montezuma' - illustrated by John Fountain, written by Leigh Hope Phillips - $5 per copy (shipping not included)

HMLC can also be purchased at:

-BURBANK- House of Secrets - 1930 W Olive Ave, Burbank, CA 91506 (818) 562-1900

-HOLLYWOOD- Meltdown - 7522 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, California 90064 (323)851-7223

-GLENDALE- Legacy Comics - 123 West Wilson, Glendale, CA. 91203 (818) 247-8803

-PASADENA- Comics Factory - 1298 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, 91106 (626) 585-0618

-SANTA MONICA- Hi De Ho Comics (& Books with Pictures) - 525 Santa Monica Boulevard, Santa Monica CA 90401
310-394-2820

-SHERMAN OAKS- Earth 2 - 15017 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 (818) 386-9590

-STUDIO CITY- ComicSmash! - 11824 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604 (818) 761-3753

"BIRTHDAY WISHES" - published by Visionquest Kids - full-color rhyming children's book about twins who wage a 'wishing war' with their birthday wishes - illustrated by John Fountain, written by Leigh Hope Phillips - $10 per copy (shipping not included) - for more info, go to Visionquestkids.com

"NIGHTMARE HUNTERS" - young-adult b&w fantasy/adventure comic about a teenage girl and her dream-gaurdian who fight off nightmare creatures as they try to invade the waking world (in the vein of 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Harry Potter') - COMING SOON - CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

'Nightmare Hunters' is a copyrighted trademark 2006 of John Fountain - all rights reserved

"A B C's" - rhyming, full-color children's book featuring a different animal for each letter of the alphabet - illustrations by John Fountain, written by Leigh Hope Phillips - COMING SOON - CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

"BULK COMIX" - adult-oriented b&w comics anthology of work by John Fountain from the past 10 years - COMING SOON - CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

"THE JOHN FOUNTAIN SKETCHBOOK" - full-color - various sketches and illustrations - COMING SOON - CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

ORIGINAL ARTWORK FOR SALE

2006-04-24T10:09:00.000-07:00

All of the paintings you see are for sale and commissioned work is available - inquiries may be directed to FOUNTAINSPEN@AOL.COM

"Wasted Time" - Watercolor - 2006 - unpublished - $2,000

"Teri" - Watercolor Caricature of actress - 2006 - unpublished - $400

"Pink" - Watercolor Caricature of singer - 2006 - unpublished - $400

"Shaq" - Watercolor Caricature of basketball player - 2006 - unpublished - $400

This is a caricature of G4-Tech TV's hosts of 'X-Play' - Adan Sessler and Morgan Webb - Watercolor - 2003 - unpublished - $400

"Smoke" - Watercolor - 2006 - unpublished - $150

"Face" - Watercolor - 2006 - unpublished - $500

"Cupid - That Dirty Little Bastard" - Colored Pencil - 2000 - unpublished - $100

"The Coolest Guy On Earth" - Watercolor - 2003 - unpublished - $100

"Superman" - Digital mixed media - 2006 - signed prints only - $50 each

"Wonder Woman" - Digital mixed media - 2006 - signed prints only - $50 each