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After decades around and inside comics and art, finally worked out how I want to use the two!
simonrussell.website
simonrussell.website
Such a shame. I bought those first Quindrie books when they came out and was blown away by the quality. And they never dipped since. Small pressing takes so much time and energy
@quindriepress.com calling it a day is 100% understandable but not what we wanted to wake up to. Eve Greenwood built a fabulous publisher, working singlehanded throughout and that's tough! Our gratitude and best wishes join what will be a large emotional outpouring.
www.quindriepress.com/closing
www.quindriepress.com/closing
Quindrie Press will close at the end of 2026 — Quindrie Press
www.quindriepress.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Such a shame. I bought those first Quindrie books when they came out and was blown away by the quality. And they never dipped since. Small pressing takes so much time and energy
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Commissions are back open. Pay me to draw something for you! Does your hotel need a drawing of an Alsatian carrying Barbara Woodhouse in its mouth like she’s a stick in every room or not?!
November 9, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Commissions are back open. Pay me to draw something for you! Does your hotel need a drawing of an Alsatian carrying Barbara Woodhouse in its mouth like she’s a stick in every room or not?!
Even if it wasn’t a lie, they never say which human is their yardstick!
They alsonever point to any serious use cases, just tell us it’s doing stuff
The IT dudes are running history’s biggest hype harvest
When it dies watch for the chemists getting $VC for their Philosppher’s Stone research
They alsonever point to any serious use cases, just tell us it’s doing stuff
The IT dudes are running history’s biggest hype harvest
When it dies watch for the chemists getting $VC for their Philosppher’s Stone research
AI pioneers claim human-level general intelligence is already here on.ft.com/3JERVRg
AI pioneers claim human-level general intelligence is already here
Tech leaders say systems now rival human intelligence in key tasks, further fuelling the superintelligence debate
on.ft.com
November 7, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Even if it wasn’t a lie, they never say which human is their yardstick!
They alsonever point to any serious use cases, just tell us it’s doing stuff
The IT dudes are running history’s biggest hype harvest
When it dies watch for the chemists getting $VC for their Philosppher’s Stone research
They alsonever point to any serious use cases, just tell us it’s doing stuff
The IT dudes are running history’s biggest hype harvest
When it dies watch for the chemists getting $VC for their Philosppher’s Stone research
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Pricks#5 is done. It's about an hour old. If you're desperate to read it you can download it now
www.frasergeesin.com/digital-comic
www.frasergeesin.com/digital-comic
November 6, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Pricks#5 is done. It's about an hour old. If you're desperate to read it you can download it now
www.frasergeesin.com/digital-comic
www.frasergeesin.com/digital-comic
Real numbers. Really useful.
(and an in entertaining way)
(and an in entertaining way)
On today's ComicLab, I'll share the real numbers from my recent campaign and talk about what's working — and what's not working — on Kickstarter.
Kickstarter: What's Working and What's Not | ComicLab
Get more from ComicLab on Patreon
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November 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Real numbers. Really useful.
(and an in entertaining way)
(and an in entertaining way)
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Book a 30- or 60-minute session, and we'll sit down and discuss the best ways to improve your comic, its publishing, and promotion. Doing a Kickstarter? We'll do a pre-flight, and you can add the cost of the session into your goal so it pays for itself!
Comics consultations
Schedule a one-on-one talk with Brad Guigar. We'll talk comics, social media, crowdfunding, merchandising — or whatever else is on your mind!
go.evil-inc.net
November 5, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Book a 30- or 60-minute session, and we'll sit down and discuss the best ways to improve your comic, its publishing, and promotion. Doing a Kickstarter? We'll do a pre-flight, and you can add the cost of the session into your goal so it pays for itself!
Anyone here have a current contact for Richard Swan, the artist of the great small press comic Parallel Lines from a few years ago?
November 5, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Anyone here have a current contact for Richard Swan, the artist of the great small press comic Parallel Lines from a few years ago?
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Off to Stroud festival today to do Loki events! I've been deep in an edit so the temptation to ask children things like, "what's your role in the emotional arc" and "yes but how does this contribute to the overarching series plot?" will be high. Remember: children are real, not characters #KidLitUK
November 5, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Off to Stroud festival today to do Loki events! I've been deep in an edit so the temptation to ask children things like, "what's your role in the emotional arc" and "yes but how does this contribute to the overarching series plot?" will be high. Remember: children are real, not characters #KidLitUK
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Got our @societyofauthors.bsky.social Comics Creators Network meeting tomorrow evening! See you there maybe? 🥳
societyofauthors.org/event/comics...
societyofauthors.org/event/comics...
Comics Creators Network Meeting - The Society of Authors
Join members of the Comics Creators Network (CCN) Steering Committee at our next all networking meeting. This is a chance for current SoA Members (or those of you that maybe wish to join us in the fut...
societyofauthors.org
November 4, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Got our @societyofauthors.bsky.social Comics Creators Network meeting tomorrow evening! See you there maybe? 🥳
societyofauthors.org/event/comics...
societyofauthors.org/event/comics...
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Thank you to those sharing my illustration and Redbubble shop. Ideally I'd hold stock myself but being bedridden makes this, and shipping, impossible without help. The best way for me to sell art at the moment is POD.
🙂 Shares!
#DisabledArtist #Disability #ArtSky
www.redbubble.com/people/Paula...
🙂 Shares!
#DisabledArtist #Disability #ArtSky
www.redbubble.com/people/Paula...
PaulaJKnight Shop | Redbubble
PaulaJKnight is an independent artist creating amazing designs for great products such as t-shirts, stickers, posters, and phone cases.
www.redbubble.com
November 4, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Thank you to those sharing my illustration and Redbubble shop. Ideally I'd hold stock myself but being bedridden makes this, and shipping, impossible without help. The best way for me to sell art at the moment is POD.
🙂 Shares!
#DisabledArtist #Disability #ArtSky
www.redbubble.com/people/Paula...
🙂 Shares!
#DisabledArtist #Disability #ArtSky
www.redbubble.com/people/Paula...
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🏛️ PODYSSEY SEASON 2 - All the details! 📜
What. Where. When.
🍊 open.spotify.com/episode/6Aw1...
🍏 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a... @sturdyalex.bsky.social
What. Where. When.
🍊 open.spotify.com/episode/6Aw1...
🍏 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a... @sturdyalex.bsky.social
Podyssey Season 2 - All The Details
Podcast Episode · Alex Andreou's Podyssey · 04/11/2025 · Bonus · 9m
podcasts.apple.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:26 AM
🏛️ PODYSSEY SEASON 2 - All the details! 📜
What. Where. When.
🍊 open.spotify.com/episode/6Aw1...
🍏 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a... @sturdyalex.bsky.social
What. Where. When.
🍊 open.spotify.com/episode/6Aw1...
🍏 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a... @sturdyalex.bsky.social
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An excellent book I edited, written and created by the brilliant @dylancolestudio.com.web.brid.gy BUY IT!
[Upcoming artbook] Creating Worlds: The Disney and 20th Century Studios Cinematic Art of Dylan Cole (Insight Editions, November 18)
"Explore the iconic concept designs and beautiful matte paintings from artist Dylan Cole, concept artist for Avatar, Avatar: The Way of Water, Tron: Legacy..."
"Explore the iconic concept designs and beautiful matte paintings from artist Dylan Cole, concept artist for Avatar, Avatar: The Way of Water, Tron: Legacy..."
November 3, 2025 at 2:15 PM
An excellent book I edited, written and created by the brilliant @dylancolestudio.com.web.brid.gy BUY IT!
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Comics and more, answering the question 'WTF Can Artists Do During a Fascist Takeover!?' vitalconversations.squarespace.com/episodes #comics
November 3, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Comics and more, answering the question 'WTF Can Artists Do During a Fascist Takeover!?' vitalconversations.squarespace.com/episodes #comics
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My new 'THE THING'-themed cheesey comedy variety poster is freshly defrosted!
Go check it out, along with my other classic horror/comedy posters, at my Etsy shop HERE: www.etsy.com/uk/shop/PaulGarnerMonsterArt
OUTTA-THIS-WORLD INFECTIOUS FUN- ITS ALL THE THING!! 🛸❄️🐺
#thething #outpost31 #thethingart
Go check it out, along with my other classic horror/comedy posters, at my Etsy shop HERE: www.etsy.com/uk/shop/PaulGarnerMonsterArt
OUTTA-THIS-WORLD INFECTIOUS FUN- ITS ALL THE THING!! 🛸❄️🐺
#thething #outpost31 #thethingart
November 2, 2025 at 8:55 PM
My new 'THE THING'-themed cheesey comedy variety poster is freshly defrosted!
Go check it out, along with my other classic horror/comedy posters, at my Etsy shop HERE: www.etsy.com/uk/shop/PaulGarnerMonsterArt
OUTTA-THIS-WORLD INFECTIOUS FUN- ITS ALL THE THING!! 🛸❄️🐺
#thething #outpost31 #thethingart
Go check it out, along with my other classic horror/comedy posters, at my Etsy shop HERE: www.etsy.com/uk/shop/PaulGarnerMonsterArt
OUTTA-THIS-WORLD INFECTIOUS FUN- ITS ALL THE THING!! 🛸❄️🐺
#thething #outpost31 #thethingart
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Haven't said this enough: JOIN US FOR BEOWULF! Just a couple of days away: Mon 3rd Nov at Ropetackle Arts Centre and the rehearsals have been SO EXCITING! AND separate ticket link for watch later in the comments. Plumb the depths of this Old English myth with us!
www.facebook.com/share/1JodiU...
www.facebook.com/share/1JodiU...
November 1, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Haven't said this enough: JOIN US FOR BEOWULF! Just a couple of days away: Mon 3rd Nov at Ropetackle Arts Centre and the rehearsals have been SO EXCITING! AND separate ticket link for watch later in the comments. Plumb the depths of this Old English myth with us!
www.facebook.com/share/1JodiU...
www.facebook.com/share/1JodiU...
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Despite spending much of yesterday in the minor injuries unit after discovering that craft knife injuries and blood thinners don’t mix well, we’re on our way to Winchester Comics Fair (details on poster).
Please come and see us - and lots of other lovely #comics people…
#WCF25 #bookartsinjuries
Please come and see us - and lots of other lovely #comics people…
#WCF25 #bookartsinjuries
November 1, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Despite spending much of yesterday in the minor injuries unit after discovering that craft knife injuries and blood thinners don’t mix well, we’re on our way to Winchester Comics Fair (details on poster).
Please come and see us - and lots of other lovely #comics people…
#WCF25 #bookartsinjuries
Please come and see us - and lots of other lovely #comics people…
#WCF25 #bookartsinjuries
Oh yes - back this project and watch this super production video
Oh my heart!! New Patreon post fitting for Halloween. The Wily One ^L^ www.patreon.com/posts/wily-o... @gregorynorminton.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Oh yes - back this project and watch this super production video
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the real comic-con is the friends we made along the way 🥲
the wonderful @rachaelsmith.bsky.social will be signing #comics this saturday at Bedford’s Close Encounters. she will absolulty NOT try to decapitate you with a giant axe I PROMISE.
also kickstarting now; tinyurl.com/napcomixks
the wonderful @rachaelsmith.bsky.social will be signing #comics this saturday at Bedford’s Close Encounters. she will absolulty NOT try to decapitate you with a giant axe I PROMISE.
also kickstarting now; tinyurl.com/napcomixks
October 31, 2025 at 7:28 AM
the real comic-con is the friends we made along the way 🥲
the wonderful @rachaelsmith.bsky.social will be signing #comics this saturday at Bedford’s Close Encounters. she will absolulty NOT try to decapitate you with a giant axe I PROMISE.
also kickstarting now; tinyurl.com/napcomixks
the wonderful @rachaelsmith.bsky.social will be signing #comics this saturday at Bedford’s Close Encounters. she will absolulty NOT try to decapitate you with a giant axe I PROMISE.
also kickstarting now; tinyurl.com/napcomixks
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I'll be at #WinchesterComicsFair on Saturday. I've made a limited reprinting of this catalogue item from 2016, now with colour covers and a more informative title. (Previous version on the left). Only available from my table, not in my shop! However, how many Pinsent completists can there be?
October 30, 2025 at 5:04 PM
I'll be at #WinchesterComicsFair on Saturday. I've made a limited reprinting of this catalogue item from 2016, now with colour covers and a more informative title. (Previous version on the left). Only available from my table, not in my shop! However, how many Pinsent completists can there be?
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We are very sorry to announce the death of artist, writer and educator Ron Tiner, an occasional contributor to downthethetubes and a much-appreciated advisor to the site. Jim O’Brien pays tribute…
https://downthetubes.net/in-memoriam-artist-and-writer-ron-tiner/
https://downthetubes.net/in-memoriam-artist-and-writer-ron-tiner/
October 30, 2025 at 7:00 AM
We are very sorry to announce the death of artist, writer and educator Ron Tiner, an occasional contributor to downthethetubes and a much-appreciated advisor to the site. Jim O’Brien pays tribute…
https://downthetubes.net/in-memoriam-artist-and-writer-ron-tiner/
https://downthetubes.net/in-memoriam-artist-and-writer-ron-tiner/
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Off to One Garden Brighton today for Halloween storytelling! Come and join me if you're nearby - 11:00am and 12pm: www.onegardenbrighton.com/explore/one-...
Witches Den Storytime
www.onegardenbrighton.com
October 30, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Off to One Garden Brighton today for Halloween storytelling! Come and join me if you're nearby - 11:00am and 12pm: www.onegardenbrighton.com/explore/one-...
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Spend your Winter Nights brushing up on your art. Brighton based graphic novelist @zaraslattery.bsky.social runs a 5 week course to improve your rendering techniques. £10 / hour, a great opportunity to learn from a master visual storyteller. Starts 3rd Nov: www.tickettailor.com/events/inksp...
Buy tickets – PEN & WASH (Evening) – Starling Studio
PEN & WASH (Evening) – Starling Studio, Mon 3 Nov 2025 - Mon 8 Dec 2025 - Classes are aimed at those wishing to unlock their painting and drawing potential. In pen & wash we play with different ap...
www.tickettailor.com
October 28, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Spend your Winter Nights brushing up on your art. Brighton based graphic novelist @zaraslattery.bsky.social runs a 5 week course to improve your rendering techniques. £10 / hour, a great opportunity to learn from a master visual storyteller. Starts 3rd Nov: www.tickettailor.com/events/inksp...
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In today's Pro Tips, we share actionable advice for comic creators, focusing on digital art techniques, maximizing Patreon for audience growth, effective sketching methods, and strategies for holiday merchandise.
ComicLab | Patreon
creating Podcasts on Comics
www.patreon.com
October 28, 2025 at 8:03 PM
In today's Pro Tips, we share actionable advice for comic creators, focusing on digital art techniques, maximizing Patreon for audience growth, effective sketching methods, and strategies for holiday merchandise.
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Come along to our monthly meet-up tomorrow
October 26, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Come along to our monthly meet-up tomorrow