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Mark Allard-Will
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Comic book writer, award-winning screenwriter, roadie (bicycles, not concerts), photographer, Metalhead, watch nerd, generally Canadian.

https://markallardwill.com

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Friends, I'm happy to announce that my new book, "Photo-illustration", is now available through various retailers in Saskatoon and Halifax, Nova Scotia.

It's available further afield with shipping via: ko-fi.com/s/8b1978968b

#PhotoBook #Photography #ComicBooks #YXE #YHZ
A graphic showcasing the retailers, through whom, Mark's new book, Photo-illustration, is now available
November 27, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Friends, I'm happy to announce that I will be hosting the book launch, and first signing, for my new book "Photo-illustration" at Saskatoon's Amazing Stories on 22nd of November 2025!

11:30am to 4pm

#ComicBooks #GraphicNovels #PhotoBook #Photography #FilmPhotography
A promotional graphic depicting the information on the book launch for Mark's new book Photo-illustration
November 7, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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Friends, I'm happy to announce that - as of the 17th of October 2025 - "Photo-illustration" was fully funded on Kickstarter; meaning this project is a sure thing!

#Photography #FilmPhotography #PhotoBook #Comics #ComicBooks
A graphic celebrating how Mark's project, "Photo-illustration", succeeded in gaining funding on Kickstarter
October 22, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Thank you so much, for your incredible support of the "Photo-illustration" Kickstarter

We are dangerously close to hitting the goal and your support could make all the difference.

Kickstarter here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/dra...

#Comics #ComicBooks #PhotoBook #Photography #FilmPhotography
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September 28, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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Hey Saskatoon, I will be at a Silent Art Auction tomorrow (Saturday 27th September 2025) at the Drinkle 3 Mall from 11am to 5pm. Come say hi!

#YXE #Saskatoon #Photography #FilmPhotography
A poster depicting one of Mark's pieces that will be available at a Silent Art Auction in the Drinkle 3 Mall from 11am to 5pm on Saturday 27th September 2025 A poster depicting one of Mark's pieces that will be available at a Silent Art Auction in the Drinkle 3 Mall from 11am to 5pm on Saturday 27th September 2025
September 26, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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Sophistication guaranteed!

You can find the Kickstarter for my new project, "Photo-illustration", right here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/dra...

#Comics #ComicBooks #PhotoBook #Photography #FilmPhotography #MarkAllardWill
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September 24, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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I hear it's a great feeling!

And you can experience that high too, by visiting the "Photo-illustration" Kickstarter right here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/dra...

#Comics #ComicBooks #PhotoBook #Photography #FilmPhotography
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September 23, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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Bernie knows what's up!

You can help my first photo book become a reality by supporting it on Kickstarter right here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/dra...

#Comics #ComicBooks #PhotoBook #Photography #FilmPhotography #MarkAllardWill
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September 22, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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You can find out more about my current project, "Photo-illustration", and support it right here on Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/dra...

#Comics #ComicBooks #Photography #PhotoBook
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September 20, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Did someone say "Photo-illustration"? You can support my current project on Kickstarter, right here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/dra...

It's a photo book with a comic book twist!

#Comics #ComicBooks #Photography #FilmPhotography #PhotoBook
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September 19, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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I recently had the privilege of being interviewed about my photo book, "Photo-illustration", by John Swinimer of True North Country Comics Podcast. You can listen to it right here: truenorthcountrycomics.com/2025/09/17/m...

#Comics #ComicBooks #Photography #PhotoBook #FilmPhotography
A graphic for True North Country Comics featuring a headshot of Mark, promoting his appearance on the aforementioned podcast
September 17, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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This is a unique photo book that sees me work with many comics illustrators. Please consider supporting it on Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/dra...

#Comics #ComicBooks #PhotoBook #Photography
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September 12, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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Winnipeg, here's my thank you message to @prairiecomicsfest.bsky.social (Prairie Comics Festival).

My current Kickstarter, which I mention in the video, for "Photo-illustration" can be found here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/dra...

#Photography #FilmPhotography #Comics #ComicBooks #YWG #Winnipeg
September 9, 2025 at 12:29 AM
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Hey Winnipeg, I'm all set-up and ready to rock at the 2025 edition of Prairie Comics Festival!

You can find me in the Alloway Hall of the Manitoba Museum both today (Saturday 6th of September) and tomorrow.

#ComicCon #PrairieComicsFestival #YWG #Winnipeg
A photo depicting Mark's table set-up at Prairie Comics Festival
September 6, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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I've added these two photographs to my print shop, both were shot on film, one a rare and expired cinema film.

Available as prints, canvases and more right here: www.markallardwill.com/merchandise

#Photography #FilmPhotography
A shot depicting a cottage framed by, or partially obstructed by, foliage A shot depicting a wrought iron gate with foliage as a backdrop
August 19, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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I've added these two shots, both of which were shot in rural England and on film, to the print shop on my website.

They're available to be yours as a print, gallery-wrapped canvas or metal panel print, with global shipping, from: www.markallardwill.com/merchandise

#Photography #FilmPhotography
A black and white shot depicting a rural retreat in England A black and white shot depicting a church bell tower and it's parapets in rural England
August 11, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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So cool seeing my photography framed and up in someone else's house. Thanks so much, Brett!

If you want to be as cool as Brett, you can buy prints and more here: www.markallardwill.com/merchandise

#Photography #FilmPhotography #YXE #MarkAllardWill
A photo showcasing Mark's photograph entitled "Glass Giants" framed and on display in the house of a customer of his print shop
July 26, 2025 at 12:57 AM
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If you've followed my photography work and would like to own one of my pieces as wall decor, then this may be for you.

Hey a print, canvas, or metal panel here: www.markallardwill.com/merchandise

#Photography #FilmPhotography #YXE
July 11, 2025 at 1:54 AM
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Hey friends, you can find me at day #2 of Ganbatte Con 2025 at Saskatoon's TCU Place. 10am to 4pm.

Hope to see you there!

#ComicBooks #Photography #FilmPhotography #ComicCon #YXE
July 6, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Hey friends, I hope to see you at the 2025 Ganbatte Con, this weekend - July 5th and 6th - at Saskatoon's TCU Place.

I'll have both my comic book and photographic works with me there, and I'll be on two panels.

Full info and tix at ganbatte.ca

#Comics #ComicBooks #Photography #YXE #GanbatteCon
A graphic depicting how Mark will be a creator guest at the 2025 edition of Ganbatte Con A graphic depicting how Mark will have his photographic work for sale at the 2025 edition of Ganbatte Con
July 3, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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Hey friends, I'm hosting another photo walk in Saskatoon on June 28th 2025 from 1pm to 3pm, meeting point will be the Meewasin Valley Authority building in Friendship Park.

I'll be available for questions and technical advice throughout

#Photography #FilmPhotography #YXE #Saskatoon
A screen cap depicting the information for Mark's June 28th photo walk
June 6, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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Catch me this weekend, Saturday 31st of May 2025, at Panel One Comic Creator Festival at Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Association from 11am to 6pm.

#ComicBooks #GraphicNovel #Photography #FilmPhotography #Calgary #YYC
Catch Mark at this weekend's Panel One Comic Creator Festival at Calgary's Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Association, Saturday 31st of May 2025 from 11am to 6pm Mark's photographic prints and enlargements will be available at Panel One Comic Creator Festival at Calgary's Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Association, Saturday 31st of May 2025 from 11am to 6pm
May 30, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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Friends, I'm pleased to announce that I will be hosting a free to attend photo walk in conjunction with London Drugs for May is Photo Month.

24th of May, meeting outside the front entrance to Nutrien WonderHub right here in Saskatoon at 10am

#Photography #Saskatoon #YXE
A poster depicting the details for Mark's photo walk
May 17, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed by my dear friend Dane Cobain, we spoke about my upcoming projects and more.

You can listen this Wednesday (8th May 2025) at 8pm in the UK and 1pm here in Saskatchewan at wycombesound.org.uk

#ComicBooks #Photography
A screenshot depicting information on how to listen to an upcoming radio interview between Mark and radio show host, Dane Cobain
May 7, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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A very nice weekend this week, working the photo ops at Pop Con YXE

#Photography #ComicCon #YXE
A photo depicting the photo ops booth at Pop Con YXE
May 4, 2025 at 8:29 PM