Donna Almendrala 🐶✒️
@madmacaques.bsky.social
Cartoonist | BECOMING A DOG PERSON is out! https://bit.ly/BDPbk | she/her | https://linktr.ee/dacomics | discord: madmacaques#3821 | Snoopy fam
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Some good news... In case you haven't heard, my graphic novel BECOMING A DOG PERSON is now available! 🎉
➡️ bit.ly/BDPbk
Help spread the word! Thanks for your support! 🐶
#comics #graphicnovels #adoptdontshop #newbook
➡️ bit.ly/BDPbk
Help spread the word! Thanks for your support! 🐶
#comics #graphicnovels #adoptdontshop #newbook
Hope to see you all there on Jul 19! I'll be reading a chapter from Becoming a Dog Person and cheering for @maryshyneonline.bsky.social's new book You and Me on Repeat
July 6 - 10am at @comixexperience.bsky.social, interview, Q&A & signing!
July 12 - 2pm at @barnesandnoble.com in Santa Rosa with @redgoldsparks.bsky.social and @juliawertz.bsky.social!
July 19 - 2pm at @schulzmuseum.bsky.social with @madmacaques.bsky.social and @samuelsattin.bsky.social!
July 12 - 2pm at @barnesandnoble.com in Santa Rosa with @redgoldsparks.bsky.social and @juliawertz.bsky.social!
July 19 - 2pm at @schulzmuseum.bsky.social with @madmacaques.bsky.social and @samuelsattin.bsky.social!
July 11, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Hope to see you all there on Jul 19! I'll be reading a chapter from Becoming a Dog Person and cheering for @maryshyneonline.bsky.social's new book You and Me on Repeat
Reposted by Donna Almendrala 🐶✒️
July 6 - 10am at @comixexperience.bsky.social, interview, Q&A & signing!
July 12 - 2pm at @barnesandnoble.com in Santa Rosa with @redgoldsparks.bsky.social and @juliawertz.bsky.social!
July 19 - 2pm at @schulzmuseum.bsky.social with @madmacaques.bsky.social and @samuelsattin.bsky.social!
July 12 - 2pm at @barnesandnoble.com in Santa Rosa with @redgoldsparks.bsky.social and @juliawertz.bsky.social!
July 19 - 2pm at @schulzmuseum.bsky.social with @madmacaques.bsky.social and @samuelsattin.bsky.social!
July 3, 2025 at 5:43 PM
July 6 - 10am at @comixexperience.bsky.social, interview, Q&A & signing!
July 12 - 2pm at @barnesandnoble.com in Santa Rosa with @redgoldsparks.bsky.social and @juliawertz.bsky.social!
July 19 - 2pm at @schulzmuseum.bsky.social with @madmacaques.bsky.social and @samuelsattin.bsky.social!
July 12 - 2pm at @barnesandnoble.com in Santa Rosa with @redgoldsparks.bsky.social and @juliawertz.bsky.social!
July 19 - 2pm at @schulzmuseum.bsky.social with @madmacaques.bsky.social and @samuelsattin.bsky.social!
Reposted by Donna Almendrala 🐶✒️
Regulate A.I.!
It took 38 hours to animate this loop (over the last three months) and I'm releasing it with a creative commons license so that others can use it!
© 2025 by Alec Longstreth is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. To view a copy of this license, visit creativecommons.org/licenses/by-...
It took 38 hours to animate this loop (over the last three months) and I'm releasing it with a creative commons license so that others can use it!
© 2025 by Alec Longstreth is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. To view a copy of this license, visit creativecommons.org/licenses/by-...
June 30, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Regulate A.I.!
It took 38 hours to animate this loop (over the last three months) and I'm releasing it with a creative commons license so that others can use it!
© 2025 by Alec Longstreth is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. To view a copy of this license, visit creativecommons.org/licenses/by-...
It took 38 hours to animate this loop (over the last three months) and I'm releasing it with a creative commons license so that others can use it!
© 2025 by Alec Longstreth is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. To view a copy of this license, visit creativecommons.org/licenses/by-...
In case you didn't know, I have a patreon that is free to join and you'll get all the latest updates to my art and to Max
www.patreon.com/posts/summer...
www.patreon.com/posts/summer...
Summer news | Donna Almendrala
Get more from Donna Almendrala on Patreon
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June 25, 2025 at 4:48 AM
In case you didn't know, I have a patreon that is free to join and you'll get all the latest updates to my art and to Max
www.patreon.com/posts/summer...
www.patreon.com/posts/summer...
Reposted by Donna Almendrala 🐶✒️
Celebrating #NationalCartoonistDay with Charles M. Schulz, Barbara Brandon-Croft, Morrie Turner, and Lynn Johnston.
May 5, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Celebrating #NationalCartoonistDay with Charles M. Schulz, Barbara Brandon-Croft, Morrie Turner, and Lynn Johnston.
TOMORROW! I'll be at one of my favorite events: Santa Rosa Zine Fest!
I'll be signing copies of my new graphic novel, BECOMING A DOG PERSON 🐾
➡️ bit.ly/BDPbk
Hope to see you there!
#zines #zinester #comics #indycomics #graphicnovel
I'll be signing copies of my new graphic novel, BECOMING A DOG PERSON 🐾
➡️ bit.ly/BDPbk
Hope to see you there!
#zines #zinester #comics #indycomics #graphicnovel
May 2, 2025 at 5:25 PM
TOMORROW! I'll be at one of my favorite events: Santa Rosa Zine Fest!
I'll be signing copies of my new graphic novel, BECOMING A DOG PERSON 🐾
➡️ bit.ly/BDPbk
Hope to see you there!
#zines #zinester #comics #indycomics #graphicnovel
I'll be signing copies of my new graphic novel, BECOMING A DOG PERSON 🐾
➡️ bit.ly/BDPbk
Hope to see you there!
#zines #zinester #comics #indycomics #graphicnovel
TOMORROW is #FreeComicBookDay!
Find your look comic shop and pay a visit:
www.freecomicbookday.com
#comics #comicbooks #freecomics
Find your look comic shop and pay a visit:
www.freecomicbookday.com
#comics #comicbooks #freecomics
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www.freecomicbookday.com
May 2, 2025 at 1:55 PM
TOMORROW is #FreeComicBookDay!
Find your look comic shop and pay a visit:
www.freecomicbookday.com
#comics #comicbooks #freecomics
Find your look comic shop and pay a visit:
www.freecomicbookday.com
#comics #comicbooks #freecomics
Hey everyone! Today's #EmptyTheShelters Day 🐾
To commemorate, I'd like to celebrate my rescue dog Max, and the graphic novel I wrote and illustrated in his honor, BECOMING A DOG PERSON 🥰
➡️ bit.ly/BDPbk
Rescue dogs are the best: PASS IT ON!
#adoptdontshop #rescuedogs #rescuepets #adoptadog
To commemorate, I'd like to celebrate my rescue dog Max, and the graphic novel I wrote and illustrated in his honor, BECOMING A DOG PERSON 🥰
➡️ bit.ly/BDPbk
Rescue dogs are the best: PASS IT ON!
#adoptdontshop #rescuedogs #rescuepets #adoptadog
May 1, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Hey everyone! Today's #EmptyTheShelters Day 🐾
To commemorate, I'd like to celebrate my rescue dog Max, and the graphic novel I wrote and illustrated in his honor, BECOMING A DOG PERSON 🥰
➡️ bit.ly/BDPbk
Rescue dogs are the best: PASS IT ON!
#adoptdontshop #rescuedogs #rescuepets #adoptadog
To commemorate, I'd like to celebrate my rescue dog Max, and the graphic novel I wrote and illustrated in his honor, BECOMING A DOG PERSON 🥰
➡️ bit.ly/BDPbk
Rescue dogs are the best: PASS IT ON!
#adoptdontshop #rescuedogs #rescuepets #adoptadog
Reposted by Donna Almendrala 🐶✒️
Attention San Luis Obispo friends!
My graphic novel Reel Life debuts in a few weeks, and we're having a launch party at the SLO Library downtown!
My hope is that this can be a fun event for kids, with prizes and other rad stuff AND an interesting art event for adults w/ a deep convo about the book.
My graphic novel Reel Life debuts in a few weeks, and we're having a launch party at the SLO Library downtown!
My hope is that this can be a fun event for kids, with prizes and other rad stuff AND an interesting art event for adults w/ a deep convo about the book.
April 30, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Attention San Luis Obispo friends!
My graphic novel Reel Life debuts in a few weeks, and we're having a launch party at the SLO Library downtown!
My hope is that this can be a fun event for kids, with prizes and other rad stuff AND an interesting art event for adults w/ a deep convo about the book.
My graphic novel Reel Life debuts in a few weeks, and we're having a launch party at the SLO Library downtown!
My hope is that this can be a fun event for kids, with prizes and other rad stuff AND an interesting art event for adults w/ a deep convo about the book.
Reposted by Donna Almendrala 🐶✒️
New #SupportYourLocalComicShop!
We spoke with Katie Pryde, the owner of the Eisner-winning Comic Shop, @bkswpicspdx.bsky.social, in Portland Oregon! We discuss how she & her team achieve their "Comics for Everyone" motto.
Don't miss this essential comics retailer discussion🔗🧵⬇️
We spoke with Katie Pryde, the owner of the Eisner-winning Comic Shop, @bkswpicspdx.bsky.social, in Portland Oregon! We discuss how she & her team achieve their "Comics for Everyone" motto.
Don't miss this essential comics retailer discussion🔗🧵⬇️
April 29, 2025 at 6:11 PM
New #SupportYourLocalComicShop!
We spoke with Katie Pryde, the owner of the Eisner-winning Comic Shop, @bkswpicspdx.bsky.social, in Portland Oregon! We discuss how she & her team achieve their "Comics for Everyone" motto.
Don't miss this essential comics retailer discussion🔗🧵⬇️
We spoke with Katie Pryde, the owner of the Eisner-winning Comic Shop, @bkswpicspdx.bsky.social, in Portland Oregon! We discuss how she & her team achieve their "Comics for Everyone" motto.
Don't miss this essential comics retailer discussion🔗🧵⬇️
Reposted by Donna Almendrala 🐶✒️
Don’t be a klutz, like Azar! Be a smartie, like Tristan! Get your copy of my first graphic novel, Low Orbit out from @topshelfcomix.bsky.social , now! It’s about queer lonely teens and sci fi novels and fandom and small towns! #queergraphicnovels #youngadult
April 29, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Don’t be a klutz, like Azar! Be a smartie, like Tristan! Get your copy of my first graphic novel, Low Orbit out from @topshelfcomix.bsky.social , now! It’s about queer lonely teens and sci fi novels and fandom and small towns! #queergraphicnovels #youngadult
Reposted by Donna Almendrala 🐶✒️
Can't wait! Hope to see you there!
I'll have copies of BECOMING A DOG PERSON too!
➡️ bit.ly/BDPbk
#comics #zines #indycomics #zinemakers
I'll have copies of BECOMING A DOG PERSON too!
➡️ bit.ly/BDPbk
#comics #zines #indycomics #zinemakers
✨ Discover local creativity at Santa Rosa Zine Fest! Join us for a free, outdoor celebration of self-publishing, art, and community on Saturday, May 3, at Northwest Santa Rosa Library. Meet zine makers, explore DIY art, and get inspired for our 5th anniversary! sonomalibrary.org/zinefest ✨
April 29, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Can't wait! Hope to see you there!
I'll have copies of BECOMING A DOG PERSON too!
➡️ bit.ly/BDPbk
#comics #zines #indycomics #zinemakers
I'll have copies of BECOMING A DOG PERSON too!
➡️ bit.ly/BDPbk
#comics #zines #indycomics #zinemakers
Can't wait! Hope to see you there!
I'll have copies of BECOMING A DOG PERSON too!
➡️ bit.ly/BDPbk
#comics #zines #indycomics #zinemakers
I'll have copies of BECOMING A DOG PERSON too!
➡️ bit.ly/BDPbk
#comics #zines #indycomics #zinemakers
✨ Discover local creativity at Santa Rosa Zine Fest! Join us for a free, outdoor celebration of self-publishing, art, and community on Saturday, May 3, at Northwest Santa Rosa Library. Meet zine makers, explore DIY art, and get inspired for our 5th anniversary! sonomalibrary.org/zinefest ✨
April 29, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Can't wait! Hope to see you there!
I'll have copies of BECOMING A DOG PERSON too!
➡️ bit.ly/BDPbk
#comics #zines #indycomics #zinemakers
I'll have copies of BECOMING A DOG PERSON too!
➡️ bit.ly/BDPbk
#comics #zines #indycomics #zinemakers
Reposted by Donna Almendrala 🐶✒️
A Publishers Weekly starred-reviewed graphic novel by Mary Shyne ‘18 is out May 13 by Henry Holt Books! YOU AND ME ON REPEAT is a YA rom-com about two former friends stuck in a time loop on graduation day. Congratulations Mary! Learn more, order a copy today!
www.cartoonstudies.org/henry-holt-b...
www.cartoonstudies.org/henry-holt-b...
April 29, 2025 at 3:07 PM
A Publishers Weekly starred-reviewed graphic novel by Mary Shyne ‘18 is out May 13 by Henry Holt Books! YOU AND ME ON REPEAT is a YA rom-com about two former friends stuck in a time loop on graduation day. Congratulations Mary! Learn more, order a copy today!
www.cartoonstudies.org/henry-holt-b...
www.cartoonstudies.org/henry-holt-b...
Reposted by Donna Almendrala 🐶✒️
#SciArt Job Alert! The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is offering an opportunity for an illustrator to join the Bartels Science Illustration Program for a visiting artist residency. This is a full-time, paid temporary appointment that lasts up to one year.
cornell.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Cornel...
cornell.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Cornel...
Temporary Science Illustrator - Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Are you an early career artist who appreciates and understands the relationship between art and nature, and have an interest in birds? The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is offering an opportunity to an I...
cornell.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
April 29, 2025 at 3:03 PM
#SciArt Job Alert! The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is offering an opportunity for an illustrator to join the Bartels Science Illustration Program for a visiting artist residency. This is a full-time, paid temporary appointment that lasts up to one year.
cornell.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Cornel...
cornell.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Cornel...
Reposted by Donna Almendrala 🐶✒️
Even cats are enjoying BECOMING A DOG PERSON! 😹
➡️ bit.ly/BDPbk
#cats #comics #adoptapet #graphicnovel #newbook
➡️ bit.ly/BDPbk
#cats #comics #adoptapet #graphicnovel #newbook
April 25, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Even cats are enjoying BECOMING A DOG PERSON! 😹
➡️ bit.ly/BDPbk
#cats #comics #adoptapet #graphicnovel #newbook
➡️ bit.ly/BDPbk
#cats #comics #adoptapet #graphicnovel #newbook
Even cats are enjoying BECOMING A DOG PERSON! 😹
➡️ bit.ly/BDPbk
#cats #comics #adoptapet #graphicnovel #newbook
➡️ bit.ly/BDPbk
#cats #comics #adoptapet #graphicnovel #newbook
April 25, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Even cats are enjoying BECOMING A DOG PERSON! 😹
➡️ bit.ly/BDPbk
#cats #comics #adoptapet #graphicnovel #newbook
➡️ bit.ly/BDPbk
#cats #comics #adoptapet #graphicnovel #newbook
Reposted by Donna Almendrala 🐶✒️
This Saturday, 4/26 is Indie Bookstore Day! Support an Indie bookstore. #BookSky 📚💙
Many of the big box stores are offering sales this weekend. Ignore...Bezos doesn't need any more $$$.
Support a small business. Here is a link to find some good places.
www.indiebound.org/independent-...
Many of the big box stores are offering sales this weekend. Ignore...Bezos doesn't need any more $$$.
Support a small business. Here is a link to find some good places.
www.indiebound.org/independent-...
April 24, 2025 at 4:19 PM
This Saturday, 4/26 is Indie Bookstore Day! Support an Indie bookstore. #BookSky 📚💙
Many of the big box stores are offering sales this weekend. Ignore...Bezos doesn't need any more $$$.
Support a small business. Here is a link to find some good places.
www.indiebound.org/independent-...
Many of the big box stores are offering sales this weekend. Ignore...Bezos doesn't need any more $$$.
Support a small business. Here is a link to find some good places.
www.indiebound.org/independent-...
Reposted by Donna Almendrala 🐶✒️
Need an excuse to buy more books? Now you have one! Saturday is Indie Bookstore Day! Show your favorite indie some love.
Why Shopping Local This Indie Bookstore Day Is More Important Than Ever
Several independent book store owners are encouraging people to go out to their local independent bookstores to buy some novels to help celebrate Independent Bookstore Day and keep independent busines...
people.com
April 25, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Need an excuse to buy more books? Now you have one! Saturday is Indie Bookstore Day! Show your favorite indie some love.
Reposted by Donna Almendrala 🐶✒️
Cheddy barked at this book which is her highest accolade
The pugs of cartoonist extraordinaire @maryshyneonline.bsky.social enjoyed BECOMING A DOG PERSON! 🐾
Got a pic of your pet reading my new graphic novel? Send it my way! I'd love to see and share 🤓
➡️ bit.ly/BDPbk
#graphicnovel #comics #pugs #rescuedontshop #newbook
Got a pic of your pet reading my new graphic novel? Send it my way! I'd love to see and share 🤓
➡️ bit.ly/BDPbk
#graphicnovel #comics #pugs #rescuedontshop #newbook
April 24, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Cheddy barked at this book which is her highest accolade
The pugs of cartoonist extraordinaire @maryshyneonline.bsky.social enjoyed BECOMING A DOG PERSON! 🐾
Got a pic of your pet reading my new graphic novel? Send it my way! I'd love to see and share 🤓
➡️ bit.ly/BDPbk
#graphicnovel #comics #pugs #rescuedontshop #newbook
Got a pic of your pet reading my new graphic novel? Send it my way! I'd love to see and share 🤓
➡️ bit.ly/BDPbk
#graphicnovel #comics #pugs #rescuedontshop #newbook
April 24, 2025 at 5:44 PM
The pugs of cartoonist extraordinaire @maryshyneonline.bsky.social enjoyed BECOMING A DOG PERSON! 🐾
Got a pic of your pet reading my new graphic novel? Send it my way! I'd love to see and share 🤓
➡️ bit.ly/BDPbk
#graphicnovel #comics #pugs #rescuedontshop #newbook
Got a pic of your pet reading my new graphic novel? Send it my way! I'd love to see and share 🤓
➡️ bit.ly/BDPbk
#graphicnovel #comics #pugs #rescuedontshop #newbook
Reposted by Donna Almendrala 🐶✒️
SHOESSSSSS! To get the FREE monthly How to THINK When You draw digital MAGAZINE, (including NEW tutorials, a YEAR before they appear online) just send “Magazine, please!” to ThinkDraw@yahoo.com
#anime #manga #comicart #conceptart #gamedev #animationdev #illustration
#anime #manga #comicart #conceptart #gamedev #animationdev #illustration
April 24, 2025 at 2:58 PM
SHOESSSSSS! To get the FREE monthly How to THINK When You draw digital MAGAZINE, (including NEW tutorials, a YEAR before they appear online) just send “Magazine, please!” to ThinkDraw@yahoo.com
#anime #manga #comicart #conceptart #gamedev #animationdev #illustration
#anime #manga #comicart #conceptart #gamedev #animationdev #illustration
Reposted by Donna Almendrala 🐶✒️
I needed to write about something that’s giving me hope, so I wrote about Independent Bookstore Day which is this Saturday. lithub.com/something-go...
Something Good in the World: Let’s Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day This Weekend
I was going to write something else for today’s column, something complain-y but righteous that would allow me to get some stuff off my chest and maybe even get some rage clicks. Shit is bad. But I…
lithub.com
April 24, 2025 at 11:46 AM
I needed to write about something that’s giving me hope, so I wrote about Independent Bookstore Day which is this Saturday. lithub.com/something-go...
Reposted by Donna Almendrala 🐶✒️
Another popular CCS summer workshop is Graphic Memoir with @mgillman.bsky.social taking place from June 9-13, 2025! Sign up before it fills up! For more information on CCS Summer Workshops and scholarship info, visit: www.cartoonstudies.org/workshops-in...
April 23, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Another popular CCS summer workshop is Graphic Memoir with @mgillman.bsky.social taking place from June 9-13, 2025! Sign up before it fills up! For more information on CCS Summer Workshops and scholarship info, visit: www.cartoonstudies.org/workshops-in...
Reposted by Donna Almendrala 🐶✒️
Five places to buy graphic novels instead of Amazon: You don't have to buy your books at Amazon. Here are five places you can get books that support indie bookstores
Five places to buy graphic novels instead of Amazon
You don't have to buy your books at Amazon. Here are five places you can get books that support indie bookstores
www.comicsbeat.com
April 23, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Five places to buy graphic novels instead of Amazon: You don't have to buy your books at Amazon. Here are five places you can get books that support indie bookstores