Helioscope mentees Zoe Lewis @quark-dynasty.bsky.social and Leo O’Connell @railroadlion.bsky.social discuss the finer points of erasing stray marks on the page when working analog.

I just finished reading the first arc of FML by @kellysue.bsky.social, @davidlopez.me, Cris Peter & @claytoncowles.bsky.social. God I love this comic. Had to draw some fan art!

We made Incredible Doom #4 during one of the wildest months of our lives: unemployed, sick dogs, late-night assembly in a Vancouver AirBNB. This behind-the-scenes post covers the alternate covers, Easter eggs, and how we designed a fake 90s BBS. www.patreon.com/post...

Heads up Ocean Science Nerds: I'm mailing out bathymetry comics this month to anyone who joins the good ship Patreon. www.patreon.com/LucyBellwood...

My website is live. It took weeks because I'm not a tech guy but I feel pretty good about it! Now people can see all my work in one place and hire me if they like what they see. Still tweaking the mobile version but I'm sure it'll be a process as I add/subtract things: www.benjamindeweyart.com

The first two printings of Feral Star #1 sold out so we printed a third. Now Available for pre- order along with the all new Feral Star 2! Published by the mighty @cosmiclion.bsky.social The buzz is real as evidenced by this Bleeding Cool article. Check it out! bleedingcool.com/comics/print...

I'm thrilled to announce that issue 1 and 2 of my sci-fi comic Feral Star published by @cosmiclion.bsky.social is now available for preorder! Contact your local comic shop before July 13th to have Feral Star added to your pull list.Thanks for your support and keep reading indie comics!

Good news! Our kid is visiting us in Albania which means I have an art mule at my disposal! So I'm opening up commission slots again! 7x10 watercolor: $200 12x16 watercolor: $300 FIRST TIME OFFERED!>>> 6x8 oil: $250 DM for your slot, but act fast because the kid goes home mid July!

This weekend, Helioscope artists @ronrandall.bsky.social, @johnburkett.bsky.social & @karlkesel.bsky.social will all be at Heroes Con in Charlotte, NC. Go say hi and check out the fantastic work on their tables!

I'm really looking forward to Heroes Con! Have two new books and will have two full portfolios of art to share. This is my first year tabling at Indie Island, and I'll be surrounded by some of my favorite comics people! So stop by and say hi! @cosmiclion.bsky.social @heroescon.bsky.social

Happy 13th Birthday to Oh Joy Sex Toy! Join our Patreon Pledge Drive this month for BONUS COMICS and to keep the site going for one more year! www.patreon.com/OhJoySexToy

One of the good things about a character like Jimmy Olsen is that he doesn't lend himself to traditional hero pose sketches, so any time I sit down to do a commission I get to come up with an untold Jimmy story and illustrate it.

Happy Pride from Dark Horse Workers United! 🏳️‍🌈🐴🏳️‍⚧️

A while back I made a video about how I approach my drawing process walking through the decisions I make at each stage of the process. It's another perk of being a supporter on Patreon. www.incredibledoom.c...

Here we go! You can now pre-order Feral Star 2 at your lcs! The listing is now live in the Lunar Distribution catalog. And if you missed out on Feral Star 1, it's there too. Check it out! FOC is July 13th Published by @cosmiclion.bsky.social Search - Lunar Distribution share.google/2McqOYTGddg8...

"With fear for our democracy, I dissent. And make dissent art." cosmiclionproductions.com/comics-shop/... Published by Cosmic Lion @cosmiclion.bsky.social With cover & interior art by Bill Sienkiewicz @bsienk.bsky.social , back cover by Peter Kuper @pkuper.bsky.social cc: @gailsimone.bsky.social

ANNOUNCEMENT: The workers of Dark Horse Comics @darkhorse.com are forming a union. Please read our mission statement below. 👇 #DHWU

I still have a couple of commission slots left!

This was a fun and challenging sketch cover. I'm a huge fan of Rick Veitch's run on Swamp Thing and so glad that DC finally published issue 88 (1989) illustrated by Michael Zulli, Vince Locke, with colors by Trish Mulvihill on glorious newsprint! If you haven't picked up this issue, go get it!

my brief (silly) video interview with Grant Morrison - www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zxaa... Part of my former podcast, The Action Room ! Created with and directed by Michael Turney - @grantmorrison.bsky.social at Midtown Comics Grand Central @midtowncomics #comics #GrantMorrison

BOOK RELEASE PARTY AT FLOATING WORLD COMICS IN PORTLAND ON JUNE FIFTH 5-7 PM BE THERE OR ELSE @floatingworld.bsky.social @qcomix.bsky.social I don’t think Emmy is here but check her shit out too because she’s great

My CAL booth is live and features my favorite original comic art from this last year. I'm also open for commissions! This virtual event hosted by @comicartfans.bsky.social and @indiecomicscreator.bsky.social is free to attend. Check it out! Link to booth: www.comicartfans.com/comicartlive...

Not many cartoonists can steer readers towards a half-hour documentary about how their book was was made, but thanks to @matthewbogart.bsky.social, we've got one for you, and I promise that it's genuinely entertaining. Go take a look! youtu.be/Dd4uonwOvhI?...

The preorder is live! You know you want it! Now you can have it! Go get it! www.stephenpellnat.com/upstate-5/up...

Congrats to @mattfraction.bsky.social & @stevelieberart.bsky.social who are nominated for the Eisner Award for Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen, the Deluxe Edition! Been meaning to read it? We just added more signed & sketched copies to our etsy shop! helioscopepdx.etsy.com/listing/4311...

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One week left to preorder STOMPED the deluxe indie kaiju comic anthology! Link in comments!

The first two printings of Feral Star 1 have sold out! Thank you to fans, retailers, and @cosmiclion.bsky.social for all the support! To celebrate, we have a new, limited, newsprint edition! It has the feel and smell of classic comics. You can get it here: cosmiclionproductions.com/comics-shop/...

My preshow commission list is now open for Heroes Con! There are four options available! 4.5x6, ink on Bristol - $30 6x9, ink on Bristol - $75 9x12, ink on Bristol - $150 5x7, watercolor on Arches - $40 (NEW ITEM) Message me to preorder for pickup at the show! What would you like me to draw for you?

My sci-fi comic Feral Star is chugging along with this splash page revealing Vaughn and his new cybernetic form! Also, I will be at Heroes Con and my commission list is open! Details in the post. Cheers! johnburkett.substack.com/p/feral-star...

We have some terrific original sketches and illustrations available in the Helioscope etsy shop. Go take a look: www.etsy.com/shop/heliosc...

Character-defining moments for #SupermanDay. My favorite scene in my favorite project. We managed a small restock of Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen hardcovers in the Helioscope etsy shop- 5 copies- and if you order one today I'll send it out Monday AM. helioscopepdx.etsy.com/listing/4311...

SERPENTINE just became a “Project We Love” on Kickstarter! Thanks Kickstarter team! Here’s an image of Dacey, a humanoid insect who is best friends with Ixcel, the main character in SERPENTINE. They’re often flabbergasted with Ixcel’s self-absorption. www.kickstarter.com/projects/lei...

I’m opening my pre-con commissions list for Comic Con Oakland! @comicconoakland.com. DM for details, or write me at slieber(at)gma1l

Oops, I guess yesterday was #PortfoilioDay. Here's a couple pages from my sci-fi comic Feral Star published by @cosmiclion.bsky.social and a watercolor from last Inktober. (Psst, commissions always open for watercolor sketches) Cheers! johnburkett.substack.com

Hi! I’m Claire Scott, a comic author-illustrator looking for work in comics (interiors and assistance) and illustration. I am available for work! 💼: clairescottart.wixsite.com/portfolio/il... ✉️: [email protected] #PortfolioDay #Comics #Illustration

Hi #portfolioday! I'm Steve Lieber, and I draw comic books. Clients include DC, Marvel, Dark Horse, Image, Ignition, Ghost Machine, DSTLRY, Oni, Valiant, Dynamite & more. These days I'm best known for humor, but I love all kinds of storytelling. Here is some superhero/adventure work I drew for DC.

interior stuff #portfolioday

#PortfolioDay! I'm Dan Schkade, a comic book writer/artist working in crime, superhero and comedy books. I write and draw the daily FLASH GORDON strip, my 1,000-page mystery series LAVENDER JACK is being collected by Dark Horse, and I'm finally reading BERSERK and it's really good

#PortfolioDay I'm a freelancer comic book creator and illustrator. Samples are interior pages from assorted hired/contracted comic projects.

Just backed! Leila's done amazing art for other people's stories. Now she's written one of her own!

I've been switching gears a lot lately, but I've fairly recently created a new Instagram account for my more fine-art paintings and projects. Check it out and give me a follow! instagram.com/vbmykal

Another page of my sci fi comic Feral Star has been posted. Plus, a new special printing of issue 1. Images and info at the link. Cheers! johnburkett.substack.com/p/feral-star...

Helioscope, the workspace I share with two dozen other cartoonists, is celebrating its birthday today. 24 years as a studio, 3 buildings, 76 mentees, 1200 etsy orders, & many, MANY thousands of pages of comics. I'll be posting photos in this thread throughout the day. @helioscopepdx.bsky.social

Feral Star 2 available in June from @cosmiclion.bsky.social

Wanna learn the fundamentals of making comix with me? Register for my workshop at The Art Students League in NYC from April 28 - 30 from 6pm - 9:30pm. workshops.artstudentsleague.org/course/Haspi...

Holy Moly! THREE BACKERS SHY of a mighty 800! Just $124 away from unlocking our next Steve Lieber Bonus Story page! NINE hours left on the campaign as we build to a Big Finish! Be part of it all, and get in on Mercy St. Clair's most star-spanning saga yet: TrekkerKickstarter.com

CLP’s GHOST Agents/deathray1 is coming soon to Kickstarter! Featuring exciting new stories from our long-running series written by Rocko Jerome and featuring a dazzling roster of indie art champions! Plus, in the same volume, deathray1, our new magazine about music, comics, art, and new ideas!

ON THE WAY! With 48 hours to go, we've just UNLOCKED the first page of our bonus Trekker story on our TREKKER: THE TIES THAT BIND campaign! Join the trek now to keep the pages coming and to make our book bigger and better. Fire away NOW at TrekkerKickstarter.com

Hey y'all! Money is bit tight now thanks to budget cuts at work, so I'm sharing a little reminder that I'm open for commissions! Just $75 could get you a sweet PFP just like this, or a pair of matching PFPs for $125! #art Commission form: artistree.io/ripleylacross