Abrian Curington
@abrian.bsky.social
Visual Storyteller and Cartographer, making curious comics for quiet nerds since 2007.
Classical Studies Nerd. Serious tea drinker. Kind of a silly.
Links to everywhere: https://bluecatco.start.page
Classical Studies Nerd. Serious tea drinker. Kind of a silly.
Links to everywhere: https://bluecatco.start.page
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Abrian Curington
@abrian.bsky.social
· Feb 3
Read JANUS IN TARTARTUS right here on BlueSky!
Updates: Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Binge reader? Me too. Right this way: www.bluecatco.com/janus
Want to read several chapters ahead WITH behind-the-scenes insights and The Deep Research? Yonder: www.patreon.com/AbrianC
Updates: Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Binge reader? Me too. Right this way: www.bluecatco.com/janus
Want to read several chapters ahead WITH behind-the-scenes insights and The Deep Research? Yonder: www.patreon.com/AbrianC
Not only is this exciting news, it's only ~$35??
Incredible!
Incredible!
The Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary 12th Edition Deep Dive.
New paper dictionary arrives 11/18!
youtube.com/shorts/Ur4Ek...
New paper dictionary arrives 11/18!
youtube.com/shorts/Ur4Ek...
The Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary 12th Edition Deep Dive.
YouTube video by Merriam-Webster
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November 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Not only is this exciting news, it's only ~$35??
Incredible!
Incredible!
Watching the Sewing Bee, wondering how many seasons it's going to take for someone to just use a glue stick to aid in pattern matching.
November 9, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Watching the Sewing Bee, wondering how many seasons it's going to take for someone to just use a glue stick to aid in pattern matching.
Hosted another zine workshop! Read the full comic in the FREE post here: www.patreon.com/posts/subtle...
November 5, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Hosted another zine workshop! Read the full comic in the FREE post here: www.patreon.com/posts/subtle...
I can think of no reason why Photoshop Lasso is malfunctioning, other than the fact that I only have a few minutes to get this done.
November 4, 2025 at 4:20 PM
I can think of no reason why Photoshop Lasso is malfunctioning, other than the fact that I only have a few minutes to get this done.
What corner of the Internet algorithm have I found myself in, where the release of the final volume of Land of the Lustrous isn't a MASSIVE DEAL?
I'm not even in love with the series and I still see it as a significant milestone.
I'm not even in love with the series and I still see it as a significant milestone.
November 2, 2025 at 4:21 PM
What corner of the Internet algorithm have I found myself in, where the release of the final volume of Land of the Lustrous isn't a MASSIVE DEAL?
I'm not even in love with the series and I still see it as a significant milestone.
I'm not even in love with the series and I still see it as a significant milestone.
Making things this week, including pants! Free to read here: www.patreon.com/posts/making...
Making Pants! | Abrian Curington
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October 22, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Making things this week, including pants! Free to read here: www.patreon.com/posts/making...
October 20, 2025 at 3:28 PM
WELL look who finally woke up! Perhaps you're a moth after all, friend
October 19, 2025 at 7:25 PM
WELL look who finally woke up! Perhaps you're a moth after all, friend
Hm... I think we have a butterfly in the house. Which is insane because it's Fall and literally there were no butterflies Outside all year, but this lil dude is not only butterfly-shaped, but is displaying clear not-moth behavior
October 19, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Hm... I think we have a butterfly in the house. Which is insane because it's Fall and literally there were no butterflies Outside all year, but this lil dude is not only butterfly-shaped, but is displaying clear not-moth behavior
The one question people ask that let's me know for sure that they've never made a graphic novel before: "How many pages is it?"
Between all the editing rounds, until it hits the press, the answer is: *Flop sweat*
The correct phrasing is: " About how long is it?"
This can be readily appraised.
Between all the editing rounds, until it hits the press, the answer is: *Flop sweat*
The correct phrasing is: " About how long is it?"
This can be readily appraised.
October 11, 2025 at 2:10 PM
The one question people ask that let's me know for sure that they've never made a graphic novel before: "How many pages is it?"
Between all the editing rounds, until it hits the press, the answer is: *Flop sweat*
The correct phrasing is: " About how long is it?"
This can be readily appraised.
Between all the editing rounds, until it hits the press, the answer is: *Flop sweat*
The correct phrasing is: " About how long is it?"
This can be readily appraised.
I'd say absolutely not, but just today I called a big car wreck a "nasty dust up," and I can't think of a better name for the big outgoing mail boxes than "post box" to differentiate it from a regular mailbox... so really what do I know.
Here’s a primer on ‘primer.’
It’s pronounced ‘PRIMM-er’ if you mean “a small book” or “a short informative piece of writing.”
It’s pronounced ‘PRY-mer’ if you mean “an initial coat of paint.”
It’s pronounced ‘PRIMM-er’ if you mean “a small book” or “a short informative piece of writing.”
It’s pronounced ‘PRY-mer’ if you mean “an initial coat of paint.”
October 11, 2025 at 3:20 AM
I'd say absolutely not, but just today I called a big car wreck a "nasty dust up," and I can't think of a better name for the big outgoing mail boxes than "post box" to differentiate it from a regular mailbox... so really what do I know.
Well I've been spelling This wrong my whole life, whoops.
lede = introductory section in journalism
bury the lede = hiding the most relevant pieces of a story within other distracting information
Allegedly, it’s spelled ‘lede’ to avoid confusion with ‘lead,’ which was the strip of metal that would separate lines of type.
bury the lede = hiding the most relevant pieces of a story within other distracting information
Allegedly, it’s spelled ‘lede’ to avoid confusion with ‘lead,’ which was the strip of metal that would separate lines of type.
October 9, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Well I've been spelling This wrong my whole life, whoops.
JANUS IN TARTARUS - A nerdy Roman mythos tale about finding self-acceptance amid a pit of insidious mushroom creatures. Full pitch and press release here: www.bluecatco.com/janus-press-...
#DVpit #GN #F #WOC
#DVpit #GN #F #WOC
October 8, 2025 at 3:55 PM
JANUS IN TARTARUS - A nerdy Roman mythos tale about finding self-acceptance amid a pit of insidious mushroom creatures. Full pitch and press release here: www.bluecatco.com/janus-press-...
#DVpit #GN #F #WOC
#DVpit #GN #F #WOC
JANUS IN TARTARUS - A nerdy tale about self-acceptance amid a pit of insidious mushroom creatures.
The burden of an old god’s power isn’t a pleasant gift. Thankfully Marjam, has just taken on Janus' powers with no trouble at all... At least that's the lie she's been telling.
#DVPit #GN #F #WOC
The burden of an old god’s power isn’t a pleasant gift. Thankfully Marjam, has just taken on Janus' powers with no trouble at all... At least that's the lie she's been telling.
#DVPit #GN #F #WOC
October 8, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Sketches of goddesses on this weeks FREE Patreon post! www.patreon.com/posts/proser...
Also a brief discussion on slow-read comics.
Also a brief discussion on slow-read comics.
October 7, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Sketches of goddesses on this weeks FREE Patreon post! www.patreon.com/posts/proser...
Also a brief discussion on slow-read comics.
Also a brief discussion on slow-read comics.
My laptop has AI file search. It's the worst. It brings up things that are technically related to the search word, but not it. If I wanted general thoughts, I would've used a web browser.
I don't think there's a way to turn it off.
I don't think there's a way to turn it off.
October 7, 2025 at 2:04 PM
My laptop has AI file search. It's the worst. It brings up things that are technically related to the search word, but not it. If I wanted general thoughts, I would've used a web browser.
I don't think there's a way to turn it off.
I don't think there's a way to turn it off.
I think I found some gem-studded puffballs (Lycoperdon perlatum)??
October 5, 2025 at 7:26 PM
I think I found some gem-studded puffballs (Lycoperdon perlatum)??
Free post! Getcher free Patreon poooost!
In which, we talk editing things that are already made, a small snippet of what goes on behind the Forbidden Gates of payment: www.patreon.com/posts/140151...
In which, we talk editing things that are already made, a small snippet of what goes on behind the Forbidden Gates of payment: www.patreon.com/posts/140151...
The Perils of Editing | Abrian Curington
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October 3, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Free post! Getcher free Patreon poooost!
In which, we talk editing things that are already made, a small snippet of what goes on behind the Forbidden Gates of payment: www.patreon.com/posts/140151...
In which, we talk editing things that are already made, a small snippet of what goes on behind the Forbidden Gates of payment: www.patreon.com/posts/140151...
And now we get City: The Animation: The Musical.
What a beautiful start to the week.
What a beautiful start to the week.
Okay, City the manga was pretty good, but I didn't feel the need to buy them all and finish the series.
City the Animation? Phenomenal. Every shot feels like each animator was given the chance to experiment. The humor isn't as crazy as Nichijou, but more like a "laughing at reality" feel.
City the Animation? Phenomenal. Every shot feels like each animator was given the chance to experiment. The humor isn't as crazy as Nichijou, but more like a "laughing at reality" feel.
September 29, 2025 at 3:11 PM
And now we get City: The Animation: The Musical.
What a beautiful start to the week.
What a beautiful start to the week.
Now I remember why I rolled back my Illustrator to an older version. I thought it was my computer but nope. It just crashes.
Constantly.
Constantly.
September 27, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Now I remember why I rolled back my Illustrator to an older version. I thought it was my computer but nope. It just crashes.
Constantly.
Constantly.
At any given moment, there's at least a 20% chance of me dropping my entire visual storytelling career to become a rakugo performer.
September 26, 2025 at 3:05 PM
At any given moment, there's at least a 20% chance of me dropping my entire visual storytelling career to become a rakugo performer.
September 26, 2025 at 12:46 AM
To literally anyone who doesn't have a primary care doctor: Book one now. I know you're not sick yet. I know your insurance might not have kicked in yet.
But it's gonna be like a six month wait, so sort the details out later 😔
But it's gonna be like a six month wait, so sort the details out later 😔
To the guy who stands outside my house coughing every night:
Please see a doctor. You're not getting better.
Please see a doctor. You're not getting better.
September 24, 2025 at 10:28 PM
To literally anyone who doesn't have a primary care doctor: Book one now. I know you're not sick yet. I know your insurance might not have kicked in yet.
But it's gonna be like a six month wait, so sort the details out later 😔
But it's gonna be like a six month wait, so sort the details out later 😔
Sometimes I remember that I make COMICS
September 24, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Sometimes I remember that I make COMICS
*wakes up beside Rip Van Winlke*
Sorry, Corinne Bailey Rae went punk when??
Sorry, Corinne Bailey Rae went punk when??
September 23, 2025 at 1:24 PM
*wakes up beside Rip Van Winlke*
Sorry, Corinne Bailey Rae went punk when??
Sorry, Corinne Bailey Rae went punk when??