
A monthly(ish) comic or visual essay, as well as collected treasures, from the desk of Natalie Harney.
| Platform | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Weekly | |
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| Issues | 48 | Founded | 3 years ago | Last Issue | 7 days ago |
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Dear reader,
Last year I entered The Faber / Observer / Comica Graphic Short Story Competition (now renamed in memory of Rachel Cooke, a champion of graphic novels). My entry didn’t come to anything, but I’m still really pleased with how m...
Dear reader,
In practising my comic making craft, I’ve found myself coming back to one post by Robert James Russell time and time again. This one.
How to Draw ____. (w/ RJR)
An Exercise in Visual Storytelling: Adapting Your Favorite Film...
Dear reader,
Like every 30-something with the luxury of access to a garden, I love taking a minute to try to spot feathered visitors. But I know very little about who’s who, so I thought I’d do some research and share my findings with you....
Dear reader,
I love nothing more than incorporating the format of my zines into the their story telling, so the physical object you interact with adds another layer to the work. I’ve been experimenting recently with some different square f...
Dear reader,
This month I wanted to make a perpetual zine, a never ending comic. There was only one topic that could fit the bill - the laundry basket.
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