Angst University

Center for Cartoon Studies alum. Sketches, comics, etc. Email me at [email protected]

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Oh, my... another book review!

This was, perhaps, my favorite book I've read this year! I can't wait to see what the author is going to do next. 

Other favorites of the summer: Eliza and Her Monsters by Francesca Zappia, The Girl in the Red Coat by Kate Hamer, Caraval by Stephanie Garber, and The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon, I would have loved to have done sketchbook reviews for all of these, but I was busy making my new book, The House Remains. Look for a post about this and information about where to purchase soon!

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Spring is in the air and people are out doing weird stuff!

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Work comics.

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Hello! I just found your illustrations while going through @penumbra's twitter account and fell in love with your style! I was wondering if you do any commissions? I need a new logo for my blog and think your style would fit so well! Thank you in advance for your time!

HI there! Thank you for your sweet message! Yes, I love working with people on commissions. Shoot me an email [email protected]!

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I could keep this up for weeks, honestly

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the second half of this comic may or may not have “actually happened” because that’s just how us artist types roll, mann B]

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This is the cutest thing ever!!!!

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Grocery store pirate!

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Desk sketches

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This is the best time of year for post-work porch drawing.

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“Leaving Lotus” is a story about a small southern town and a girl named Gloria. I wrote it last year for the CCS book pitch contest. It was a great exercise in developing an idea and getting the whole thing written. Well, I’ve been letting the story marinate for about a year now and I’m ready to start drawing. This is the prologue. I’m not sure where this story’s home will be (tumblr, it’s own website?) but I just couldn’t wait to share. Thanks for taking a look!

(When I posted this the first time I forgot a page! Oops!)

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Today is CCS shout out day! It’s a running joke around the Center for Cartoon Studies that attending is about as close as you can get to going to Hogwarts. There’s really nothing more magical than spending two years making comics surrounded by people who share your passion.

CCS is not easy. Some people in your life might think you’re crazy for wanting to spend all your time putting pictures in tiny boxes. But whether you go for a week or two years, it will change your life.

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Spending quality time with my light box this weekend.

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Merry Christmas from the menagerie.

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I painted this on a rainy day when I was in a rainy state of mind. It makes me feel cozy! Want it? http://laurelholden.storenvy.com/products/11199273-rainy-day-painting

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Dog show!!

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I went to visit Romey in New Orleans and this time I told myself I was going to slow down and do more sketching! This sights and sounds of New Orleans are really magical. Oh also I highly recommend La Crepe Nanou! We ate there for our third anniversary and it was so delicious.

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Enjoy your frosty days, Maple Key Comics, No. 5 is on its way! 

Love this cover by Laurel Holden! ( angstuniversity )

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Check out the next cover of Maple Key!