Only my fellow diasporic Asians will understand that sometimes you love your homeland and culture and history and everything. and sometimes you are so immensely grateful you don't live there, mamma mia

VanCAF news was super disheartening ... but at least TCAF is going strong!! Man. Gotta focus on the positives in the face of a massive dumpster fire, y'know.

Experiencing mad FOMO right now because I went back online recently to see all of my amazing talented non-Canadian pals and their "I'm tabling at TCAF here with (insert amazing comics)" posts AFTER THE SHOW ENDED 😭 Sounds like it was a spectacular show though 🫶❤️

I need the apps to stop adding gradients/shading their icons with the poorly done embezzle effect. If you have to, at least do it better!!!

New translation! From Masako Yashiro, a major name in shoujo and influence on Year 24 members, comes a startling, complex fairy tale turned existential nightmare ripped straight from a 1969 issue of COM... Enjoy the masterful one-shot "You Dropped Your Shadow" here!!

TRUTH SCRAPPER is part of the #StoryRichShowcase !✂️🔍🎮 On Saturday, June 6, Truth Scrapper will be featured in the 2026 Story Rich Showcase, hosted by Fellow Traveler Games! 📖✍️💐 Keep an eye out for Truth Scrapper alongside 20 other story-rich games! 👀🖥️📝 www.fellowtraveller.games/story-rich-s...

In 2017, Criselda Vasquez painted this portrait of her parents and titled it "The New American Gothic." Last month, her father, the man in this portrait, was abducted by ICE after being in the US for 30+ years. The family is now struggling with bills. A GoFundMe has been started: gofund.me/456d8a193

Ever think about how you work too much? Join Kelci and Jey as they talk about how to finally get that work/life balance you’ve been dreaming of! nif.cartoonist.coop/event/reclai... Reclaim Your Right To Rest on May 10th @ 4pm EDT on Zoom

Want to know more about running an anthology? Join Tab Kimpton and Ollie Hicks as they chat about how to run a successful anthology, how artists can improve their pitches, and MORE! nif.cartoonist.coop/event/better... Better Together: Running a Comic Anthology on May 10th @ 12pm EDT

THE CROW PRINCESS, coming to shelves April 20th, 2027 from First Second!! With loose inspiration from Chinese mythology, THE CROW PRINCESS is a summery modern fairytale about what happens when you rescue an injured crow who turns out to be a princess from the mountains.

'The Big Soup' from @cloudscapecomics.com is a comic that explores one individual's journey with autism. It has only a few hours remaining on @kickstarter.com and could use your help in getting over the finish line!

Hey! If you have a few bucks, consider helping this publishing project over the finish line. Matthew has been such a kind supporter of the Vancouver comics scene for ages & it's really exciting to see this big project be realized.

Hey comic friends! Please consider spreading the word and help make this book a reality. It's a really wonderful and honest project with a ton of heart ❤️❤️ Support local Canadian comics!! Let's goooo 🙌

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You foster new talent, you open doors to diverse perspectives, you take chances, you build a good name among artists and readers alike, and you end up with a culture of comics worth talking about. Help Conundrum stay exactly where they are and where they should be: crowdfundr.com/ThirtyYearso...

Watched the devil wears prada 2 last night and really enjoyed it honestly! I think it will speak to a lot of other creative pros out there 🫶

Applications for ShortBox Comics Fair 2027, our all digital, online-only independent comics show, are now open- full details at the link: www.shortboxcomicsfair.com/apply

I'm so proud to share that the workers at Hachette Book Group are unionizing to build a sustainable future in publishing and are joining the global movement for worker power. We are changing the story together, and we invite you to join us! Sign our letter of support at hachetteworkers.com

Some suggestions for notebooks in pocket format that are NOT Moleskine. It's a thread 🧵 ⬇️

Ew Moleskine used genAI for their Lord of the Ring collection by mentioning they used it, then entirely removing the claim after some backlash. Incredibly shitty of them for a brand that claims human creativity. cjleo.com/blog/moleski...

Hades 2 is awesome btw. Another fantastic banger

benches, buses, and bathrooms. they should be everywhere

Introducing your #TCAF2026 poster! It's courtesy of manga artist Battan (Soshite hiroin wa inaku natta / And Then There Were No Heroines) who'll attend TCAF as a featured guest. Purchase Battan's beautiful work as a poster or t-shirt at this year's fest: June 6+7 at the Mattamy Athletic Centre!

TORONTO DANMEI CONVENTION SURVEY I'm looking to host a danmei-focused 1-day convention this November and wanted to get an interest check from the community! Please take a moment to complete the survey and provide any comments if you'd like, thank you! forms.gle/D7jBoH2fdUmv...

its #lesbianvisibilityweek . you know what im gonna say. Read my toxic band yuri takefive.jonali.net

Question for all artists or there too! What portable drawing tablets do you use/ recommend, or perhaps suggest avoiding? I'm not looking for an iPad. I'm looking for something to hook up to a laptop to work on the go, while still being portable and a good device overall 🫶

Just throwing this out there but does anyone have laptop recommendations? I'm looking for Not Apple/Mac, good for drawing and working on the go, can handle art programs, maybe a light game or two, but also still portable and light? I'd love to know what y'all are using out there, if anything;

The Study of Comics in Academia May 30, 6 PM EDT I'll be moderating a panel for @cartoonist.coop Nib & Ink Digital Comics Festival, with @neilcohn.bsky.social @scottmccloud.bsky.social @nsousanis.bsky.social - geeking over the developments in comics studies. nif.cartoonist.coop/event/the-st...

being an adult means you CAN buy everything from the IKEA kid's collection for yourself, actually

wah i don't talk about it much but I feel really really really blessed to keep doing what I do. What a gift it is to draw and to connect with people through art!! ;-;

Come celebrate 5 years of Blind Alley with me! There'll be an art show with many great cartoonists, a live reading of secret Blind Alley comics, and some exclusive merch/zines.

I like bluesky because it feels so much like tumblr 1. barely works 2. userbase is annoying (affectionate)(not that affectionate) 3. being queer on here feels like I’m actively participating in ruining some tech company’s investment

Disney's new CEO, whose pay package is worth nearly $45M, just announced 1,000 layoffs. Reminder that Disney paid an effective federal income tax rate of ZERO in 2025 and aims to buy back $7B of its own stock in 2026. This is what corporate greed looks like.

Here’s just ONE of the artists Marvel Studios let go today: Wesley Burt, a brilliant veteran, one of the best in the industry. He made the viral Fantastic Four Valentine’s day card! He was also pivotal for the look of many films and shows like for example Loki, Black Panther, Avengers and so on!

Comics has broken my heart several times but what are you just gonna die? Keep trying

Sales head David Gabriel out at Marvel David Gabriel, Marvel's lorn term SVP of sales and marketing, was part of Disney's layoffs yesterday, leaving many questions

late #portfolioday post scheduling shifted for me so i'm open for short-mid length projects! comics are my usual, but open to book covers + interior illo, and perchance some ttrpg/game illo! email: [email protected] literary agent rep: jen azantian @ azantian literary agency 🌟

Power doesn't just come from doing the thing. Power comes from building relationships, it comes from mentorship, it comes from standing up for other people so they can stand up for you. Jump on opportunities for other people to find you: stick your neck out a little bit, stand for something, be kind

I believe in a future where our lives aren't dictated by the whims of clueless, misanthropic rich people. That future is contingent on worker power. We labor to build a better world, we labor for those who can't, we labor because it gives us purpose.

I refuse to be at the mercy of people who don't love anything and don't know shit!!!!!!!

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Hi #portfolioday! I’m Ash, an illustrator and artist in animation. I specialize in design, bg paint and colour. Currently available for freelance projects! 🖼️ www.ashlenasharma.com ✉️ [email protected]

Witch hat atelier anime adaptation has been absolutely charming and perfect so far 🥺 I'm soooo happy. It's so lovingly made

yes comics are in fact that hard, no there isn't any way through it except doing your best

At some point you are going to have a moment where you think "Does this suck? Am I just wasting my time? Why would anyone read this? " that's the devil talking, he's telling you that you need to sleep and drink water, and then reread your comic with clear eyes. You'll remember why you're doing it.