Wednesday, 26 February 2020

Mom Wanted A Med Spoon - comics by kids



We've just had half term, so these comics come from classes at Bridgwater Arts Centre. A lovely little place with a sweet little pair of groups including parents and kids. And always nice to get a new cultural icon recorded in a front cover. Like I'll ever watch the show with Young Yoda in (which, at time of writing, hasn't even been on TV in the UK).


Two days at Avondale College in Rathdrum produced some top notch comic titles, these two the product of Transition Year. I've given up trying to understand what Transition Year is, but it's probably 4th Year, which is probably Year 10 in old money, but who can ever be sure?


The second day in Rathdrum, with 2nd Years (yr8) gave us the best title of the week, and a totally unintentional mis-spelling of "craic".



Back in half term week, these comics were produced by kids at Bexleyheath Library, and though the drawing of the covers is a bit rushed on my part, the end result is fun as always.


The celebrities these 8 groups chose to appear in my demonstration strip were Eddie Murphy, Lewis Capaldi, Kim Kardashian, Simon Cowell, Chris Hemsworth, Robert Downey Jr, The Queen and Bob Ross.



My debut graphic novel Findlay Macbeth, available to order now: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kevfcomicartist/findlay-macbeth

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Thursday, 20 February 2020

Findlay Macbeth plugging continues


As I lose track of which screen grabs I have and haven't posted up here, the plugging of Findlay Macbeth continues. Though having got over the £500 mark in two days, another four days have only seen our total rise to £711, so more plugging is needed.


I've made the A5 pages, done some redrawing, and laid out the pages of the play itself. I've made the endpapers and the preface and frontispiece and whatever all those bits are called. Only the Thanks and acknowledgements are needed, which will have to wait till Kicky McKistarter has run its course, then into production we go.



In Kendal for my classes, which other hotel could I possibly stay in?

A new ad to go on my Comic Art Masterclass emails, that'll do the trick...



My debut graphic novel Findlay Macbeth, available to order now: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kevfcomicartist/findlay-macbeth

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Saturday, 15 February 2020

I Got Locked In My Nan's Closet - comics by kids


A busy week of Comic Art Masterclasses saw me travelling the width of the country. These two are from St Josephs Primary in Swansea, a school I think I've visited four times now. Amazingly it's the first, and so far only, return visit of the year so far, all my other classes being at schools who are having me in for the first time.


This school, enduring my presence for the first time, is Little Paxton in St Neots, Cambridgeshire. Yes, a bit of a drive, but well worth it. Lovely kids and smashing work.


The first of these was produced at a lad called Kit's birthday party, held at the prestigious Cartoon Museum in London. Great fun, and (whisper it) I got into the museum for free to. It's brilliant. The second is from Bedstone School in Shropshire, who only had me for half a day, courtesy of Bible Society who's given me as a prize in a story writing competitione. Congratulations to Joe, the year 6 pupil who won me.


The celebrities these 6 groups chose to appear in my demonstration strip were Donald Trump (twice), Kim Nam Joon (from a K Pop band, I'm told), Boris Johnson, Ariana Grande, and Neymar.

And while I'm on, can I remind you my debut graphic novel Findlay Macbeth is about to be published. If you'd like to bag an advance copy, or even get the chance to buy original art pages, go to my Kickstarter here. Thanks.


Kev F Sutherland, as well as writing and drawing for The Beano, Marvel, Doctor Who et al, runs Comic Art Masterclasses in schools, libraries & art centres. email for details. His debut graphic novel Findlay Macbeth comes out in March. Follow Kev on Facebook, Twitter. Promo video here. 


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Findlay Macbeth Kickstarter reaches target in 2 days


The Kickstarter campaign for my graphic novel Findlay Macbeth went live on Thursday afternoon, just before I set off for an overnight stay before my next school visit. By 9 o'clock Saturday it had reached its goal of £500!


Now I have to dream up some Stretch Goals, which is what I believe the kids are calling them these days. I have still to contact all the schools I've visited and give them a chance to order copies, and plugging has really only started.

The Kickstarter campaign is here, closing on March 14th.

Bizarrely, my attempt to "boost" the campaign on Facebook has been held back because, they tell me, of bad language. This is what Facebook has to say...



Meanwhile, here's the campaign itself:

  1. Pledge £3 or more

    GROUNDLING

    You get a PDF digital copy of the book, and my gratitude. Thank you, I hope you enjoy it.
    INCLUDES:
    • Digital copy of the book, and my gratitude.
    ESTIMATED DELIVERY
    SHIPS TOAnywhere in the world
    1 backer



    £

  2. Pledge £7 or more

    A SEAT AT OPENING NIGHT

    You get a copy of the book as soon as it's released, hot off the presses. Add £5 per extra copy you may desire.
    INCLUDES:
    • The book itself, a pristine paperback to have and to hold!
    ESTIMATED DELIVERY
    SHIPS TOAnywhere in the world
    6 backers



    £

  3. Pledge £15 or more

    A PLAYER

    Thankyou! You are a true patron of the arts. Your name will appear on our Thanks page, and you'll get Twitter and Facebook thanked too.
    You obviously get a copy of the book itself, a paperback hot off the presses (add £5 for any additional copies you might want) plus a special bonus - a PDF digital copy of the First Draft Pencil Layout of Findlay Macbeth (see the book in its earliest stage, before many changes and additions were made).
    INCLUDES:
    • The book itself, a pristine paperback to have and to hold!
    • Your name on the Thanks page + Twitter & Facebook
    • PDF of the First Draft Pencil Layout - work-in-progress exclusive
    ESTIMATED DELIVERY
    SHIPS TOAnywhere in the world
    4 backers



    £

  4. Pledge £30 or more

    LORD (or Lady) CHAMBERLAIN

    We are honoured by your generosity! You will receive 2 copies of the book, hot off the presses (please add £5 for any additional copies you might want) plus your name will appear on our Thanks page - big - and you'll get Twitter and Facebook thanked too.
    Plus you get the special bonus PDF digital copy of the First Draft Pencil Layout of Findlay Macbeth (see the book in its earliest stage, before many changes and additions were made).
    Plus plus you get a unique Findlay Macbeth sketch by Kev F Sutherland, drawn especially for you.
    INCLUDES:
    • 2× The book itself, a pristine paperback to have and to hold!
    • Your name on the Thanks page + Twitter & Facebook
    • PDF of the First Draft Pencil Layout - work-in-progress exclusive
    • A Findlay Macbeth sketch by Kev F drawn for you
    ESTIMATED DELIVERY
    SHIPS TOAnywhere in the world
    3 backers



    £

  5. Pledge £50 or more

    THE KING/QUEEN THEMSELVES

    Your majesty, you have so honoured with your donation that a page of original artwork is yours!
    You get to choose an original page of art from Findlay Macbeth (you will be shown a range when you receive your book and choose from that, on a first-come first-choose basis). Each original page is drawn A4. Not all pages from the book will be available, but most will.
    Plus you get 3 copies of the book, the PDF of the First Draft Layout exclusive edition, and Special Thanks in the book itself and on Twitter and Facebook.
    Add £5 for each additional copy of the book you might want.
    Add another £50 for any additional page of artwork you might want.
    INCLUDES:
    • 3× The book itself, a pristine paperback to have and to hold!
    • PDF of the First Draft Pencil Layout - work-in-progress exclusive
    • Your name on the Thanks page + Twitter & Facebook
    • A page of original art from Findlay Macbeth!
    ESTIMATED DELIVERY
    SHIPS TOAnywhere in the world
    Limited (96 left of 100)4 backers


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