Publisher Mohawk Media has announced that it is in search of artists for upcoming comic book and graphic novel projects. Having had success with its Mr. T graphic novels, the publisher is readying to get new projects underway in 2010…. Read More ›
Comic Artists
Guardian’s Free Drawing Guide Out Tomorrow
Hot on the heels of what seems to have been a popular giveaway, judging by the scant number of copies in local newsagents, The Guardian is following up its week-long comics promotion with two guides for budding artists being given… Read More ›
UK Comic Creators Launch "Cartoon Classroom"
UK comic creators are encouraged to sign aboard a new initiative, Cartoon Classroom, which aims to foster links between artists, writers and others and educational institutions, and detail events and workshops that promote the comics form in Britain. “Cartoon Classroom… Read More ›
Sharp Advice on Breaking Into Comics
British comics artist Liam Sharp (publisher of MamTor, artist on Gears of War and, many moons ago, Death’s Head II) has just posted a revamped version of his excellent guide to breaking into comics over on DeviantArt. The post is… Read More ›
Tube Surfing 6 July 2009: Scotch Corner, Harker, Tom Baker, Bodysnatchers and Cricket
• Those pesky Scottish creators are attempting another coup of downthetubes with a reminder that Scotch Corner, a collection of Scottish artists, is up and running. The fine team from north of the border include Thomas Crielly, Gary Erskine, Andy… Read More ›
Tube Surfing, 30 June 2008: Baxendale, Bernice Summerfield and Graveyards!
• (via FPI): Leo Baxendale features in The Times today, recalling the early 1950s and his first approaches to DC Thomson, them taking on Little Plum, Minnie the Minx then the immortal Bash Street Kids. More details and links over… Read More ›
Scotch Corner: A New Daily Art Blog
While the geographical Scotch Corner is (ironically enough) in England, on the web at least it will be firmly north of the border come Wednesday 1st of July. Six Scottish artists have grouped together to produce a team blog in… Read More ›
Ten Questions: An Interview with Comic Creator Amy Pearson
Last year, DC Comics Zuda Comics showcased a stunning new adventure strip by hot new comics talent Amy Pearson. Now, the 22-year-old Sussex based artist has started publishing an updated, revamped edition of the strip on its own dedicated web… Read More ›
Comix Come To Telford: Creators Wanted
Budding young comic artists in Telford have the chance to learn from Marvel/DC/DC Thomson pro’s. For the first time since it started five years ago, Midlands-based organisation Hi8us, which develops and delivers a range of arts and media projects collaborating… Read More ›
Spanish Artists Go Global in Work Hunt
Vampirella by Sanjulian Originally uploaded by JohnFreeman. The “green shoots” of an economic upturn don’t seem much in evidence today, as more creators get in touch to tell me they are seeking work in a depressed and rapidly diminishing market…. Read More ›