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Jim Higgins: Making Comics for Writers and Artists

Name: Jim Higgins: Making Comics for Writers and Artists
Start: 2018-12-17T19:00:00-08:00
End: 2018-12-17T22:00:00-08:00
Location: 445 W. Colorado St., Gendale CA

12/17/2018 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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Date:: 12/17/2018
Time:: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Website:: https://si-la.org/classes/jim-higgins-making-comics-a-class-for-both-writers-and-artists-november-26-2018-february-18-2019-7pm-10pm-350-00/

Venue

445 W. Colorado St., Gendale CA

445 W. Colorado St.
Glendale, CA 91204 + Google Map

Kit Seaton

My primary works are adventure and fantasy comics for young adults. Dark fairytales and folklore were favorite subjects of my sister and I when we were young, and we told scary stories to keep each other awake at night. That fascination with fantasy and ghost stories has continued into my professional career in the form of collaborative graphic novels, including my continued story projects with my sister. Fantasy continues to be a popular form of escapism, which can feel like a necessity for young adults in this turbulent age. With a wealth of content and media to choose from, it can be tough to stand out. I bring a background of theatre as well as an interest in world history and cultural mythology, which contributes to the eclectic look of my work. More than just aesthetics, I understand that characters should grow from their narrative experiences. The stakes should matter by having a profound psychological effect on the main character, and builds throughout the story’s progress. This is the thesis of my approach to visual storytelling: to create compelling and emotionally intelligent stories that compel readers to return again and again, while offering tools to navigate a complex world.

Title: Afar Cover
Caption: Afar Cover
Description: A young adult fantasy written by Leila Del Duca, edited by Taneka Stotts, and illustrated/lettered by Kit Seaton, Image Comics March 2017
Title: AFAR 01
Caption: AFAR 01
Description: A young adult fantasy written by Leila Del Duca, edited by Taneka Stotts, and illustrated/lettered by Kit Seaton, Image Comics March 2017
Title: AFAR 02
Caption: AFAR 02
Description: A young adult fantasy written by Leila Del Duca, edited by Taneka Stotts, and illustrated/lettered by Kit Seaton, Image Comics March 2017
Title: Norroway
Caption: Double Page Spread 174-175
Description: YA Graphic Novel, with Cat Seaton (writer), Image Comics, 2018
Title: Norroway
Caption: Double Page Spread 218-219
Description: YA Graphic Novel, with Cat Seaton (writer), Image Comics, 2018
Title: My Handmaid's Tale
Caption: My Handmaid's Tale
Description: Artwork made for Hulu's Handmaids on Hulu #MyHandmaid'sTale social media campagn
Title: The Forgetting Tree
Caption: The Forgetting Tree
Description: A short comic written by Cat Seaton, Illustrated by Kit Seaton for Adventure Time Comics #9 BOOM! - KABOOM! Studios, March 2017
Title: May Tale
Caption: The May Tale
Description: A Calendar of Tales: The May Tale, for the Blackberry Keep Moving campaign with Neil Gaiman

Chris Turner

When I graduated from art school, my portfolio was all over the place- cartoons, rendering, fashion sketches…I just couldn’t commit to a single style. Comps and storyboards to the rescue! I found that in the comp world, I was actually encouraged to work in many different styles. I’ve been a concept designer at Disney Imagineering now for almost 20 years and variety is still my mantra. Posters, concept sketches, storyboards, show design… pretty good for guy who can’t commit!

Title: Hearts-of-the-West-copy-opt
Caption: Texas Cowgirls
Description: Book cover design
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Caption: Miss Va Va Voom!
Description: Just for fun
Title: Space-attack-final-opt
Caption: Space Attack!
Description: Sci Fi Pulp Art
Title: Nestle-board-opt
Caption: Nestle storyboard
Title: Lifestyle-sm-opt
Caption: Advertising board samples
Title: Samurai-opt
Caption: Workshop sketch
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Caption: Workshop sketch

Hilary Clarcq

After earning a BA in English and Fine Art, Hilary spent many years as a graphic designer before turning to illustration as a way to combine design-thinking with her love of drawing. Her design background is evident in her illustration work, where she employs graphic elements alongside more realistic rendering.

When not drawing or painting, you can find her outdoors or discovering new places. Her favorite means of exploration are bikes, surfboards, and the printed word.

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Caption: The Musgrave Ritual
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Caption: A Scandal in Bohemia
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