Graham Johnstone
@gjohnstoneart.bsky.social
Fine artist turned bureaucracy survivor making 'mid-life' bid for graphic novel glory. Currently drawing Francis Bacon and writing Picasso.
Profile image is Francis Bacon (after Bacon), from my graphic novel in progress.
Unlikely convert to running.
Profile image is Francis Bacon (after Bacon), from my graphic novel in progress.
Unlikely convert to running.
BIO UPDATE: artist, writer, and now… RUNNER?!
In January 2025, juggling health concerns, I completed the NHS/BBC Couch to 5K programme, and my first official parkrun.
With the tidiness of fiction, the sixth ‘monthiversary’ included some running milestones:
1/3
In January 2025, juggling health concerns, I completed the NHS/BBC Couch to 5K programme, and my first official parkrun.
With the tidiness of fiction, the sixth ‘monthiversary’ included some running milestones:
1/3
July 23, 2025 at 6:46 PM
BIO UPDATE: artist, writer, and now… RUNNER?!
In January 2025, juggling health concerns, I completed the NHS/BBC Couch to 5K programme, and my first official parkrun.
With the tidiness of fiction, the sixth ‘monthiversary’ included some running milestones:
1/3
In January 2025, juggling health concerns, I completed the NHS/BBC Couch to 5K programme, and my first official parkrun.
With the tidiness of fiction, the sixth ‘monthiversary’ included some running milestones:
1/3
As if anyone is surprised by this... ?
Far-right populists much more likely than the left to spread fake news – study
Far-right populists much more likely than the left to spread fake news – study
Amplifying misinformation is now part of radical right strategy, says Dutch study of tweets by MPs in 26 countries
Far-right populists are significantly more likely to spread fake news on social media than politicians from mainstream or far-left parties,…
www.theguardian.com
February 11, 2025 at 6:15 AM
As if anyone is surprised by this... ?
'Tae Sup Wi' A Fifer' 2025.
Great gig MC'd by James Yorkston, with Pictish Trail, and yes, that is the very modest K.T. Tunstall on backing vocals and percussion, as well as her own set. Great banter and never to be repeated cover versions including a show-stopping Psycho Killer.
Great gig MC'd by James Yorkston, with Pictish Trail, and yes, that is the very modest K.T. Tunstall on backing vocals and percussion, as well as her own set. Great banter and never to be repeated cover versions including a show-stopping Psycho Killer.
February 10, 2025 at 7:49 PM
'Tae Sup Wi' A Fifer' 2025.
Great gig MC'd by James Yorkston, with Pictish Trail, and yes, that is the very modest K.T. Tunstall on backing vocals and percussion, as well as her own set. Great banter and never to be repeated cover versions including a show-stopping Psycho Killer.
Great gig MC'd by James Yorkston, with Pictish Trail, and yes, that is the very modest K.T. Tunstall on backing vocals and percussion, as well as her own set. Great banter and never to be repeated cover versions including a show-stopping Psycho Killer.
Lou Reed's song Strawman (1989) could be about 2025 and Elon Musk:
"We who have so much to you who have so little
To you who don't have anything at all...
...
Does anyone really need a billion dollar rocket?
Does anyone need a $60,000 car?
Does anyone need another president?... "
#elonmusk
"We who have so much to you who have so little
To you who don't have anything at all...
...
Does anyone really need a billion dollar rocket?
Does anyone need a $60,000 car?
Does anyone need another president?... "
#elonmusk
February 10, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Lou Reed's song Strawman (1989) could be about 2025 and Elon Musk:
"We who have so much to you who have so little
To you who don't have anything at all...
...
Does anyone really need a billion dollar rocket?
Does anyone need a $60,000 car?
Does anyone need another president?... "
#elonmusk
"We who have so much to you who have so little
To you who don't have anything at all...
...
Does anyone really need a billion dollar rocket?
Does anyone need a $60,000 car?
Does anyone need another president?... "
#elonmusk
My review of this graphic novel masterpiece: "This 'Mauretania' is not an African country, but Chris Reynolds 'darker world'...
Macro-narratives like an apparent invasion of earth, are glimpsed as the backdrop to human micro-narratives.
Full review at theslingsandarrows.com/the-new-worl...
Macro-narratives like an apparent invasion of earth, are glimpsed as the backdrop to human micro-narratives.
Full review at theslingsandarrows.com/the-new-worl...
February 3, 2025 at 7:18 PM
My review of this graphic novel masterpiece: "This 'Mauretania' is not an African country, but Chris Reynolds 'darker world'...
Macro-narratives like an apparent invasion of earth, are glimpsed as the backdrop to human micro-narratives.
Full review at theslingsandarrows.com/the-new-worl...
Macro-narratives like an apparent invasion of earth, are glimpsed as the backdrop to human micro-narratives.
Full review at theslingsandarrows.com/the-new-worl...
Reposted by Graham Johnstone
This is what the Tesla Gigafactory in Berlin looked like last night.
Elon Musk & his Hitler salute was projected onto the building alongside the word “Heil”.
Organised by the two campaign groups @ledbydonkeys.org & @politicalbeauty.bsky.social
Elon Musk & his Hitler salute was projected onto the building alongside the word “Heil”.
Organised by the two campaign groups @ledbydonkeys.org & @politicalbeauty.bsky.social
January 23, 2025 at 3:22 PM
This is what the Tesla Gigafactory in Berlin looked like last night.
Elon Musk & his Hitler salute was projected onto the building alongside the word “Heil”.
Organised by the two campaign groups @ledbydonkeys.org & @politicalbeauty.bsky.social
Elon Musk & his Hitler salute was projected onto the building alongside the word “Heil”.
Organised by the two campaign groups @ledbydonkeys.org & @politicalbeauty.bsky.social
Why waste work time getting to a gym and back?! I've started running.
I've completed the NHS/BBC 'Couch to 5K' programme and run my first official 5K 'park run'. Real buzz afterwards.
I'm already above average for my 'category', and confident of getting faster.
I've completed the NHS/BBC 'Couch to 5K' programme and run my first official 5K 'park run'. Real buzz afterwards.
I'm already above average for my 'category', and confident of getting faster.
January 20, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Why waste work time getting to a gym and back?! I've started running.
I've completed the NHS/BBC 'Couch to 5K' programme and run my first official 5K 'park run'. Real buzz afterwards.
I'm already above average for my 'category', and confident of getting faster.
I've completed the NHS/BBC 'Couch to 5K' programme and run my first official 5K 'park run'. Real buzz afterwards.
I'm already above average for my 'category', and confident of getting faster.
I've reviewed David B's wonderful graphic novel 'Incidents in the Night' - a secret shaggy dog history of Paris and France, and a visionary love-letter to literature.
theslingsandarrows.com/incidents-in...
theslingsandarrows.com/incidents-in...
January 7, 2025 at 8:16 PM
I've reviewed David B's wonderful graphic novel 'Incidents in the Night' - a secret shaggy dog history of Paris and France, and a visionary love-letter to literature.
theslingsandarrows.com/incidents-in...
theslingsandarrows.com/incidents-in...
I’m pleased to report that I am now represented for publishing rights by @corinnepearlman at Pearlman and Lacey.
I’m delighted to have Corinne representing me, and providing her expert editorial input to my Francis Bacon graphic novel, and possibly other works in progress. 1/3
#graphicnovel
I’m delighted to have Corinne representing me, and providing her expert editorial input to my Francis Bacon graphic novel, and possibly other works in progress. 1/3
#graphicnovel
December 5, 2024 at 7:50 PM
I’m pleased to report that I am now represented for publishing rights by @corinnepearlman at Pearlman and Lacey.
I’m delighted to have Corinne representing me, and providing her expert editorial input to my Francis Bacon graphic novel, and possibly other works in progress. 1/3
#graphicnovel
I’m delighted to have Corinne representing me, and providing her expert editorial input to my Francis Bacon graphic novel, and possibly other works in progress. 1/3
#graphicnovel
Reposted by Graham Johnstone
Hey comics peeps: this is huge from the National Literacy Trust - reading is at an all time low among children… except #comics, and kids who read comics are more likely to enjoy reading in general.
The full report from the NLT is at literacytrust.org.uk/research-ser....
The full report from the NLT is at literacytrust.org.uk/research-ser....
March 19, 2024 at 8:40 AM
Hey comics peeps: this is huge from the National Literacy Trust - reading is at an all time low among children… except #comics, and kids who read comics are more likely to enjoy reading in general.
The full report from the NLT is at literacytrust.org.uk/research-ser....
The full report from the NLT is at literacytrust.org.uk/research-ser....
'Vermeer, Picasso, Bacon - Writing and Drawing the Great Painters'.
I'm making a rare public appearance to talk about my graphic biographies, as part of the international Will Eisner Week 2024 celebrations.
Paisley Central Library, Wednesday 6th March 2024, 7pm to 8pm.
Booking link in comments.
I'm making a rare public appearance to talk about my graphic biographies, as part of the international Will Eisner Week 2024 celebrations.
Paisley Central Library, Wednesday 6th March 2024, 7pm to 8pm.
Booking link in comments.
February 12, 2024 at 8:15 PM
'Vermeer, Picasso, Bacon - Writing and Drawing the Great Painters'.
I'm making a rare public appearance to talk about my graphic biographies, as part of the international Will Eisner Week 2024 celebrations.
Paisley Central Library, Wednesday 6th March 2024, 7pm to 8pm.
Booking link in comments.
I'm making a rare public appearance to talk about my graphic biographies, as part of the international Will Eisner Week 2024 celebrations.
Paisley Central Library, Wednesday 6th March 2024, 7pm to 8pm.
Booking link in comments.