MastaFran Comics

The cartoon art of Ryan Francis

How to Reset Wacom Driver Without Computer Restart

Posted on June 15, 2023 by Mastafran

I’m on and off with my streaming on my Twitch Channel! From tech issues, scheduling conflicts, and that eternal feeling of being behind, streaming art videos is tough. Sometimes, I’m lucky enough to catch interesting stream clips to make as short tutorials for all who are interested.

This video tutorial talks about the common problem of how to reset your non-functional Wacom Driver without resetting the machine.

Windows Logo Key+R
Type services.msc then press the Enter
Right-click the Wacom Professional Service and click Restart

Your Wacom Tablet should be good to go! There are several ways to tackle this, but this was one of the few that I’ve learned. I keep falling off my regular streaming schedule, but when I do, I archive them on my second YouTube Channel for anyone to catch up!

Mighty Midsummer Shows

Posted on June 15, 2023 by Mastafran

For the next month I’ll be at a good variety of small events! There, I’m selling my artwork and meeting cool folks! If you miss out, I still have my online store on Etsy!

Sticker Snobs

On July 7th and 8th, The Sticker Snobs 2nd Year Anniversary Show will be happening at McCarty Mills Taproom in Aurora, IL!

This is a smaller local event where me and many great local Illinois artists will be showing off our framed sticker art and having sticker packs for sale! If you know me, you know I’m all about my stickers, so come on by this July and check out our stickers!

Matteson Area Public Library Fan Fest 2023

On July 22nd I’m vending at the Matteson Area Public Library Fan Fest!

You want my stickers! You want my books! You want my art! You can get it at Matteson Library!

Comicopolis 2023

And finally on July 29th I’ll have a table at Comicopolis in Lockport, IL! It’s always a good event with Artists, Panels, and activities both indoors and outdoors for this Summer event!

This time I have both my stickers and Playmats for Sale, so come on by! I’m also still open for commissions, so hit me up on that too!

I have a full year packed with cool conventions and events! Take a look through my Convention Schedule to see where I’ll be next!

Summer Commissions 2023

Posted on June 5, 2023 by Mastafran

It’s the start of a new summer and my schedule is open enough to take on new character commissions! I have five slots open to who want them, so first come, First served!

You can read more about my options and specific rules on my Commissions Page!

When you’re done, you can fill out my Google Forms Sheet to send in your ideas!

Icons

Tiny Icons drawn by me to rep yourself online!

Cel-Shade $30

Static $20

Animated $60

Full-Body Character Commissions

Cel-Shaded $120

A Single Character Drawing in a cool pose in a simple background.

Flat Color $80

A Single Character Drawing in a cool pose in a blank background. I can also offer a 2 View Turnaround for a bulk price of $140!

Line Art Full Body Character $60

A Colorless Character Drawing in a cool pose with no background. I can also offer a 2 View Turnaround for a bulk price of $100! If you get this commission from me and come back to me to color it for you, you’ll get a mighty discount!

Three Cons of Spring

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Mastafran

Howdy ho all! Taking a break from my Tears of the Kingdom addiction to bring you news of conventions, streaming, and drawing! I haven’t had much to say for the past few months as I’ve been keeping my nose to the ground.

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Early Bird Art Commissions for Anime Central 2023

Posted on May 15, 2023 by Mastafran

This weekend, I’ll be at Anime Central once more! And as a treat, I’m offering Early Bird Traditional Art Commissions before the 19th of May!

With this exclusive ACEN only offer, You’ll get 20% off a 9×12 traditional art commission of your choice! Once you get to Artist Alley at my Table G38, You get your commission from me personally!

Early Bird Art Commissions for Anime Central 2023

New Pastry Cat PlayMats for Sale on Etsy!

Posted on April 16, 2023 by Mastafran

At last, I have new PlayMats for sale on my Etsy Store!

Sweeten your game with my colorful new Pastry Cat PlayMats! Fantastic for Trading Card Games like Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh Pokémon any other card game you bring to the table!

With this 11 inch by 14 inch Smooth Polyester mat, backed on Non-Skid Natural Open Cell Rubber, you’ll be sure this mat will stay in place during an intense duel or comfortable browsing with your computer mouse!

This is the newest item I’ve printed with my artwork on it, so I started with a small run! If I sell out, you might need to wait for more, so hop in if you can!

Even if you miss the conventions I go to, I have Stickers, Art Prints and Comic Books for sale on my Online Store! You can also drop a dollar my way on my Ko-Fi Page!

Mia the Cat Dancer Illustration

Posted on April 11, 2023 by Mastafran

Mia Copperbelle is a singer and dancer of a traveling cat band, spreading joy all over the land through their music.

Mia and the rest her merry bards are frequently harassed by the despotic Lion Kingdom. The Lions take no pleasure in the peace and love themes of the small cat band, and disperse any of their gatherings by lethal force. Despite the present danger posed by her father, Mia presses forward on her passion to be the greatest dancer of them all!

I had this Cat Dancer piece on the back burner for three years. Drawn traditionally in Brush, Ink and Paper and Later Digitally colored in Procreate and Clip Studio Paint. You can get a 9×12 Print for sale on my Etsy Store!

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What Conventions I’ll be At In April

Posted on April 7, 2023 by Mastafran

Besides covering PeoriaCon, I haven’t tabled at any notable conventions over March. But for the month of April, I’ll be attending many more conventions!

The first will be at Schaumburg Library Con on the 15th! It’s my third year here and this event is a nice chill one where the kids can come by to ask the artists about how to make their own comics! Attendance is free, so if you’re in the Schaumburg area, you’re welcome to come by!

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New Pastry Cat Stickers!

Posted on March 31, 2023 by Mastafran

I’m rolling out a bunch of new stickers for my Etsy Store today!

Firstly, I restocked my 4″ x 6″ Pastry Cat Sticker Sheet! It’s a chonky sticker pack of eight 1/2 Inch stickers! Perfect for quick gifts and party bags!

Additionally, I’ve printed two new stickers in the form of a Cinnamon Roll and Cherry Pie! They are fantastic new additions to my collection of cat stickers, my comics, and more on my Etsy Store!

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Spring Commissions 2023

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Mastafran

The cold days are wrapping up, and I have five open slots for safe-for-work character commissions for you all to spring into! First Come, First Serve!

You can read more about my options and specific rules on my Commissions Page!

When you’re done, you can fill out my Google Forms Sheet to send in your ideas!

Icons

Tiny Icons drawn by me to rep yourself online!

Cel-Shade -$30

Static Pixel – $20

Animated Pixel -$60

Full-Body Character Commissions

Cel-Shaded $120

A Single Character Drawing in a cool pose in a simple background.

Flat Color $80

A Single Character Drawing in a cool pose in a blank background. I can also offer a 2 View Turnaround for a bulk price of $140!

Line Art Full Body Character $60

Full Body Pixel Art and Animations

Animated $160

A Retro-style character animation loop in the style of colorful arcade games. If you have a suggested console or palette, message me with details!

Animated $160

A large Retro style character sprite in the style of colorful arcade games. If you have a suggested console or palette, message me with details!