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Laydeez do Comics Leeds, 25 Nov 2013

Hi, I'm Fiona Marchbank and I work as a freelance Illustrator and Designer and do comics projects for fun on the side. I was asked to guest blog at the Laydeez do Comics Leeds in November. I will say in advance, I've had a bit of time left alone with the sketches I did on … Continue reading Laydeez do Comics Leeds, 25 Nov 2013

Laydeez Do Comics at Foyles London, Dec 13

Introductions This was my second Laydeez night, having first attended about a year ago when it was held in a warehouse building in Shoreditch. This time, hosted in the gallery room of Foyles Charing Cross, everything was looking very smart and spacious. Nicola and Sarah kicked things off by asking everyone in the room to … Continue reading Laydeez Do Comics at Foyles London, Dec 13

Laydeez Do Comics London, November 2013

Hi! My name is Ingrid Brubaker and I was kindly invited to act as guest blogger on the Laydeez Do Comics event on the evening of 13 November, 2013. A bit about myself for starters: I am currently undertaking my MA studies in International Journalism at City University London. In practical terms that means that this … Continue reading Laydeez Do Comics London, November 2013

Laydeez Do Comics Leeds 30th September 2013

Blogger: Becky Kidner Hi, my name is Becky Kidner, an artist (who unfortunately also has a full time 'proper' job!)  I gave a talk at the LDC Leeds in May 2013 which I thoroughly enjoyed! I talked about my main artistic practice which is my ongoing "Diary Drawing" project that I have been doing since September 2007, where … Continue reading Laydeez Do Comics Leeds 30th September 2013

Laydeez Do Comics London, October 2013

About me - I was invited to be guest blogger at London's Laydeez do Comics in October 2013, exciting! I'm Keara Stewart, a comics lover and maker. I graduated from Camberwell College of Arts (BA Hons Drawing) in 2007. Some of my first drawings to appear in print were my cut-out-and-keep entertainment collectors cards in ARTY … Continue reading Laydeez Do Comics London, October 2013

Laydeez Do Comics London, September 2013

Hearing the lives and journeys of comics creators On (most) third Mondays of the month, Foyles bookshop hosts an evening that focuses on autobiographical comics, hosted by the Laydeez: Sarah Lightman and Nicola Streeten. This particular event offered candid insight into journeys of discovery, sometimes fraught with anguish, families offering support and collaboration or judgement … Continue reading Laydeez Do Comics London, September 2013

Laydeez do comics Leeds July 2013

 Hi, my name is Charlotte Overton and I set up a company last year called ItchyPalm, the main business is Graphic Design and Illustration. However one of the things I love doing is illustrating typography. I sell items online, and within the JuJu shop in the Corn Exchange in Leeds. Comic books have always been … Continue reading Laydeez do comics Leeds July 2013

Laydeez do comics, London, February 2013

I am artist Jacqueline Nicholls and I was the guest blogger at the February London meeting of Laydeez do comics. You can see more of my work on my website http://www.jacquelinenicholls.com/ Laydeez began that night with their awkward question which was which woman would you nominate for the Woman’s Hour power list of top 100 influential … Continue reading Laydeez do comics, London, February 2013