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posters are the new comics

NOGAFAYSB2Originally uploaded by davidlasky. Seattle cartoonist Richard Visick originally hails from Utah. For the past few years he has made mini-comics in which the mundane lives of young ‘hipsters’ are celebrated with warmth and offbeat humor. Being something of a … Continue reading

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Fw: Pekan Komik Nasional II

The big one of Indonesian comic convention in the capital town of East Java Province   ”Pekan Komik nasional II” Christ University of PETRA Surabaya- East Java – Indonesia March, 6 – 11, 2006 (Exhibition, Seminar, Competition and Workshop)   more: http://pekankomiknasionaldua.blogspot.com  

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Cartoonist = Sedition?

Cartoonist Michael Leunig on Australia’s ‘anti-terrorism’ laws: http://www.abc.net.au/news/arts/articulate/200511/s1519710.htm

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A Strange Day

AStrangeDayOriginally uploaded by davidlasky. Seattle artist Tatiana Gill has received much acclaim for her work with writer Damon Hurd on the graphic novella “A Strange Day”, the story of a Cure fan in middle-America who runs into a kindred spirit … Continue reading

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women with stripey socks (and possibly scarves) wearing red Chuck Taylors

shakiprez112104Originally uploaded by davidlasky. Portland cartoonist Shawn Granton often draws women with stripey socks (and possibly scarves) wearing red Chuck Taylors. Who knows why, but who can argue with the results? Many of Shawn’s mini comics can be obtained from … Continue reading

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Alice in New York

AliceOriginally uploaded by davidlasky. Seattle artist Henry Chamberlain is in the middle of an autobiographical graphic novel about his arrival in New York City as a young man. Says Henry: “I’m continuing my work on Alice in New York and … Continue reading

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“Real” “Art” gallery show in Seattle

“Real” “Art” gallery showOriginally uploaded by davidlasky. I almost forgot that I’m the co-curator of a small (but packed) gallery show of comics art which comments on the (capital A) Art World. It was inspired by a comic Peter Bagge … Continue reading

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Self Publishing Pioneer

PithedOriginally uploaded by davidlasky. The prolific Donna Barr began self-publishing her comics and graphic novels years ago, and has always been a vocal advocate for artists keeping control of (and profits from) their own work. Donna is now one of … Continue reading

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“Moxie, My Sweet” in stores today

moxie coverOriginally uploaded by davidlasky. “Moxie, My Sweet” an anthology by Seattle’s Fine Comix collective is available in stores November 30th. It has previously only been available by mail order or at conventions. It’s a sweet little book of stories … Continue reading

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DRAMARAMA

[from Jelle Crama, Belgium] first glimpse.. ************************************************************workshop 16 – 19 januari, Rot Kot (antwerpen)expo 20 – 21 januari, kunstencentrum BELGIE (hasselt)************************************************************* SERIPOP (serigraphie populaire) (can)http://www.seripop.com PIIRRUSTUSKERHO (fin)Roope Eronen, Jan Anderzen, Arttu Partinen, Kevin Regan,Tomas Regan, Tommi Musturihttp://www.haamu.com/piirustuskerho BON GOUT (ger)http://frre.fr.freee.frfr.e.free.fr/]http://frre.fr.freee.frfr.e.free.fr/ … Continue reading

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