Emilia Strilchuk
@theartofemilia.bsky.social
Comic and cover artist, writer
📕Doug Wright nominated autobio-graphic novel debut “BE YOURSELF! OH, NOT LIKE THAT”
LOOKING FOR WORK: covers, interiors, anthologies | Emiliastrilchuk@gmail.com
Guelph, ON 🇨🇦🇺🇦🏳️🌈
📕Doug Wright nominated autobio-graphic novel debut “BE YOURSELF! OH, NOT LIKE THAT”
LOOKING FOR WORK: covers, interiors, anthologies | Emiliastrilchuk@gmail.com
Guelph, ON 🇨🇦🇺🇦🏳️🌈
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New 2025 additions to the Feral Housewife collection!
Thank you Old Mandrew for making it happen and thank you to @danparent.bsky.social @theartofemilia.bsky.social @fatmanwholetters.bsky.social @boxofficeartist.bsky.social for your contributions!
Soon adding one from @parisalleyne.bsky.social
Thank you Old Mandrew for making it happen and thank you to @danparent.bsky.social @theartofemilia.bsky.social @fatmanwholetters.bsky.social @boxofficeartist.bsky.social for your contributions!
Soon adding one from @parisalleyne.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 3:21 PM
New 2025 additions to the Feral Housewife collection!
Thank you Old Mandrew for making it happen and thank you to @danparent.bsky.social @theartofemilia.bsky.social @fatmanwholetters.bsky.social @boxofficeartist.bsky.social for your contributions!
Soon adding one from @parisalleyne.bsky.social
Thank you Old Mandrew for making it happen and thank you to @danparent.bsky.social @theartofemilia.bsky.social @fatmanwholetters.bsky.social @boxofficeartist.bsky.social for your contributions!
Soon adding one from @parisalleyne.bsky.social
Thank you Halifax for such a warm welcome and thank you to @halconscificon.bsky.social for everything this weekend 🥹❤️
I’m so grateful and hope to be back one day!
I’m so grateful and hope to be back one day!
November 10, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Thank you Halifax for such a warm welcome and thank you to @halconscificon.bsky.social for everything this weekend 🥹❤️
I’m so grateful and hope to be back one day!
I’m so grateful and hope to be back one day!
HalCon day 1 ❤️
November 8, 2025 at 3:41 AM
HalCon day 1 ❤️
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Emilia Strilchuck is coming to Hal-Con 2025!
Her graphic novel Be Yourself! Oh, Not Like That has earned praise for its honest take on identity & mental health. She’s also working on Oriana: The Forgotten Deities, blending Slavic mythology with modern storytelling.
#HalCon2025
Her graphic novel Be Yourself! Oh, Not Like That has earned praise for its honest take on identity & mental health. She’s also working on Oriana: The Forgotten Deities, blending Slavic mythology with modern storytelling.
#HalCon2025
August 6, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Emilia Strilchuck is coming to Hal-Con 2025!
Her graphic novel Be Yourself! Oh, Not Like That has earned praise for its honest take on identity & mental health. She’s also working on Oriana: The Forgotten Deities, blending Slavic mythology with modern storytelling.
#HalCon2025
Her graphic novel Be Yourself! Oh, Not Like That has earned praise for its honest take on identity & mental health. She’s also working on Oriana: The Forgotten Deities, blending Slavic mythology with modern storytelling.
#HalCon2025
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Hal-Con 2025 is packed with comic talent!
From legendary artists to rising creators, our guest lineup is full of the people who bring your favorite characters to life. Make sure you check out the full list on our website and plan your weekend around meeting them.
#HalCon2025
From legendary artists to rising creators, our guest lineup is full of the people who bring your favorite characters to life. Make sure you check out the full list on our website and plan your weekend around meeting them.
#HalCon2025
November 5, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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Time to revive this thing ❤️
I will be at Hal-Con this weekend!
I will be at Hal-Con this weekend!
November 5, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Time to revive this thing ❤️
I will be at Hal-Con this weekend!
I will be at Hal-Con this weekend!
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💖 Hi~ I've recently been hired as Illustration & Creative Lead at The Story Division, helping publishers with graphic novel projects. I'm currently updating our artist database & looking for a wider range of art styles.
Cartoonists: post sequentials, website, availability below. No DMs/emails plz!
Cartoonists: post sequentials, website, availability below. No DMs/emails plz!
September 22, 2025 at 8:06 PM
💖 Hi~ I've recently been hired as Illustration & Creative Lead at The Story Division, helping publishers with graphic novel projects. I'm currently updating our artist database & looking for a wider range of art styles.
Cartoonists: post sequentials, website, availability below. No DMs/emails plz!
Cartoonists: post sequentials, website, availability below. No DMs/emails plz!
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JUST LAUNCHED! My new original comic "The Ecstasy of Jenny D" is now funding on Kickstarter!
Cherubs, awkward girlhood, divine shenanigans - you know the vibe! Help me make this book a reality: head to the KS link, support and spread the word ❤️
We have 30 days - let's do this! ✨
Cherubs, awkward girlhood, divine shenanigans - you know the vibe! Help me make this book a reality: head to the KS link, support and spread the word ❤️
We have 30 days - let's do this! ✨
September 11, 2025 at 7:30 AM
JUST LAUNCHED! My new original comic "The Ecstasy of Jenny D" is now funding on Kickstarter!
Cherubs, awkward girlhood, divine shenanigans - you know the vibe! Help me make this book a reality: head to the KS link, support and spread the word ❤️
We have 30 days - let's do this! ✨
Cherubs, awkward girlhood, divine shenanigans - you know the vibe! Help me make this book a reality: head to the KS link, support and spread the word ❤️
We have 30 days - let's do this! ✨
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From #TorontoFanExpo2025 - Fresh Voices in Comics (54:14, 124mb). Moderated by @hellocookie.bsky.social, panelists were @theartofemilia.bsky.social, @tatebrombal.bsky.social, @christophcondon.bsky.social and @kingkrule.bsky.social. Available at www.thecomicbooks.com/audio.html#T...
August 31, 2025 at 12:26 AM
From #TorontoFanExpo2025 - Fresh Voices in Comics (54:14, 124mb). Moderated by @hellocookie.bsky.social, panelists were @theartofemilia.bsky.social, @tatebrombal.bsky.social, @christophcondon.bsky.social and @kingkrule.bsky.social. Available at www.thecomicbooks.com/audio.html#T...
I’m going to be a guest at Guelph Comics Jam at The Dragon on Sep 13th! I got to do cute art for the poster for this year’s event!! Thank you so much to Jenn and The Dragon for this 🥹
It’s also where I debuted my first graphic novel last year 🧡
It’s also where I debuted my first graphic novel last year 🧡
August 23, 2025 at 7:33 PM
I’m going to be a guest at Guelph Comics Jam at The Dragon on Sep 13th! I got to do cute art for the poster for this year’s event!! Thank you so much to Jenn and The Dragon for this 🥹
It’s also where I debuted my first graphic novel last year 🧡
It’s also where I debuted my first graphic novel last year 🧡
🥹❤️
Meet three of the nominees for this year's Pigskin Peters: The Doug Wright Award for best small- or micro-press book! Then meet the winner at the 21st annual Doug Wright Awards, June 7th, at the Arts & Letters Club, in Toronto. 1/2
May 14, 2025 at 10:54 PM
🥹❤️
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26 hours before these gorgeous posters by @jaws-stone.bsky.social @fellhound.bsky.social @theartofemilia.bsky.social @emilyschnall.bsky.social disappear forever!
@alterici.bsky.social’s & @lianakangas.com’s to be unveiled
Get them + our sapphic graphic novel!
🌺 www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...
@alterici.bsky.social’s & @lianakangas.com’s to be unveiled
Get them + our sapphic graphic novel!
🌺 www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...
May 14, 2025 at 2:16 PM
26 hours before these gorgeous posters by @jaws-stone.bsky.social @fellhound.bsky.social @theartofemilia.bsky.social @emilyschnall.bsky.social disappear forever!
@alterici.bsky.social’s & @lianakangas.com’s to be unveiled
Get them + our sapphic graphic novel!
🌺 www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...
@alterici.bsky.social’s & @lianakangas.com’s to be unveiled
Get them + our sapphic graphic novel!
🌺 www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...
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Aces and Aros: An Asexual and Aromantic Comic Book Anthology Launches on Kickstarter May 27th!
"A 100-page graphic novel anthology about Asexual and Aromantic experiences across a wide range of genres."
www.kickstarter.com/projects/com...
"A 100-page graphic novel anthology about Asexual and Aromantic experiences across a wide range of genres."
www.kickstarter.com/projects/com...
May 8, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Aces and Aros: An Asexual and Aromantic Comic Book Anthology Launches on Kickstarter May 27th!
"A 100-page graphic novel anthology about Asexual and Aromantic experiences across a wide range of genres."
www.kickstarter.com/projects/com...
"A 100-page graphic novel anthology about Asexual and Aromantic experiences across a wide range of genres."
www.kickstarter.com/projects/com...
I'm so so so happy and honoured that my book "Be Yourself! Oh, Not Like That..." is one of the nominees for the Pigskin Peters Award: The Doug Wright Award for Best Small- or Micro-Press Book! ❤️🥹
Huge congratulations to all the nominees!!!
Huge congratulations to all the nominees!!!
Here at last: the nominees of the 21st annual Doug Wright Awards! Congratulation to all of this year’s nominees. dougwrightawards.com/announcing-t...
May 1, 2025 at 4:17 PM
I'm so so so happy and honoured that my book "Be Yourself! Oh, Not Like That..." is one of the nominees for the Pigskin Peters Award: The Doug Wright Award for Best Small- or Micro-Press Book! ❤️🥹
Huge congratulations to all the nominees!!!
Huge congratulations to all the nominees!!!
And some commissions and sketch covers from Calgary Expo 2025 🖤
April 29, 2025 at 7:45 PM
And some commissions and sketch covers from Calgary Expo 2025 🖤
Thank you Calgary Expo @calgaryexpo.bsky.social 🖤🖤🖤
My first time at this convention was absolutely incredible 🥹 thank you all the lovelies around me for making it such a fun time
My first time at this convention was absolutely incredible 🥹 thank you all the lovelies around me for making it such a fun time
April 29, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Thank you Calgary Expo @calgaryexpo.bsky.social 🖤🖤🖤
My first time at this convention was absolutely incredible 🥹 thank you all the lovelies around me for making it such a fun time
My first time at this convention was absolutely incredible 🥹 thank you all the lovelies around me for making it such a fun time
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@theartofemilia.bsky.social made this gorgeous illustration for our print set that you can grab by backing our campaign for this sapphic post-apocalyptic tale!
Will books still exist in the future? We certainly will keep entertaining people as long as we can!
🌺 www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...
Will books still exist in the future? We certainly will keep entertaining people as long as we can!
🌺 www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...
April 10, 2025 at 8:59 PM
@theartofemilia.bsky.social made this gorgeous illustration for our print set that you can grab by backing our campaign for this sapphic post-apocalyptic tale!
Will books still exist in the future? We certainly will keep entertaining people as long as we can!
🌺 www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...
Will books still exist in the future? We certainly will keep entertaining people as long as we can!
🌺 www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...
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TCAF is proud to champion comics as a vital art form.
In this political climate, protecting the arts as a source of revolutionary self-expression has never been more important.
But like many nonprofit arts orgs, TCAF is experiencing financial challenges.
In this political climate, protecting the arts as a source of revolutionary self-expression has never been more important.
But like many nonprofit arts orgs, TCAF is experiencing financial challenges.
April 9, 2025 at 8:35 PM
TCAF is proud to champion comics as a vital art form.
In this political climate, protecting the arts as a source of revolutionary self-expression has never been more important.
But like many nonprofit arts orgs, TCAF is experiencing financial challenges.
In this political climate, protecting the arts as a source of revolutionary self-expression has never been more important.
But like many nonprofit arts orgs, TCAF is experiencing financial challenges.
I’m so happy I got to do a print for this incredible project and campaign 🥹🩷
Follow the campaign to be notified on launch!!
Follow the campaign to be notified on launch!!
Print artist reveal 🎉
We're so lucky to be able to collaborate with amazing @theartofemilia.bsky.social who made a print for our project ✨ You can follow our campaign here www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti... so you won't miss the chance to grab it!
We're so lucky to be able to collaborate with amazing @theartofemilia.bsky.social who made a print for our project ✨ You can follow our campaign here www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti... so you won't miss the chance to grab it!
April 6, 2025 at 1:41 PM
I’m so happy I got to do a print for this incredible project and campaign 🥹🩷
Follow the campaign to be notified on launch!!
Follow the campaign to be notified on launch!!
I’ll be at @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social again this year!!! 🥹🩷
April 2, 2025 at 5:49 PM
I’ll be at @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social again this year!!! 🥹🩷
Totally didn’t mean for this to look like a garage band tour poster
(Waiting on a potential confirmation from a few more conventions 🖤)
(Waiting on a potential confirmation from a few more conventions 🖤)
April 1, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Totally didn’t mean for this to look like a garage band tour poster
(Waiting on a potential confirmation from a few more conventions 🖤)
(Waiting on a potential confirmation from a few more conventions 🖤)
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hello its me again ✨
I feel really passionate about being able to pay rent, so if you'd like to help me with that and also get a drawing of your fav blorbos now is your chance!
if interested shot me an email at comm.kej@gmail.com (please include your username, so i can check if you're a person 😭)
I feel really passionate about being able to pay rent, so if you'd like to help me with that and also get a drawing of your fav blorbos now is your chance!
if interested shot me an email at comm.kej@gmail.com (please include your username, so i can check if you're a person 😭)
March 27, 2025 at 2:38 PM
hello its me again ✨
I feel really passionate about being able to pay rent, so if you'd like to help me with that and also get a drawing of your fav blorbos now is your chance!
if interested shot me an email at comm.kej@gmail.com (please include your username, so i can check if you're a person 😭)
I feel really passionate about being able to pay rent, so if you'd like to help me with that and also get a drawing of your fav blorbos now is your chance!
if interested shot me an email at comm.kej@gmail.com (please include your username, so i can check if you're a person 😭)
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The news is out! I am working with my friends at Lifeline Comics, @comicuno.bsky.social & @philfalcowrites.bsky.social for a HORROR ANTHOLOGY about WITCHES!
paid comic work! submissions open til may 4, show me what you've got:
forms.gle/SXM1S9ozbstW...
paid comic work! submissions open til may 4, show me what you've got:
forms.gle/SXM1S9ozbstW...
a group of young women are standing next to each other .
Alt: the baddies from the craft walking down a hall, Nancy blowing a kiss (to me off panel)
media.tenor.com
March 24, 2025 at 5:25 PM
The news is out! I am working with my friends at Lifeline Comics, @comicuno.bsky.social & @philfalcowrites.bsky.social for a HORROR ANTHOLOGY about WITCHES!
paid comic work! submissions open til may 4, show me what you've got:
forms.gle/SXM1S9ozbstW...
paid comic work! submissions open til may 4, show me what you've got:
forms.gle/SXM1S9ozbstW...
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LOOK AT OUR COVER!!🥲 (also make sure to follow the project to not miss the limited tiers and early bird exclusive on launch day!)
✨🎉cover art reveal🎉✨
I'm so so happy with how it turned out! @inesvisual.bsky.social sketched and I lined and colored it
you can follow the campaign here: www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti... ✨
I'm so so happy with how it turned out! @inesvisual.bsky.social sketched and I lined and colored it
you can follow the campaign here: www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti... ✨
March 21, 2025 at 1:48 AM
LOOK AT OUR COVER!!🥲 (also make sure to follow the project to not miss the limited tiers and early bird exclusive on launch day!)