deranged con artist for hire

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Watercolours on paper. And a blue jay.

[the-chaos-crows-victory]

Lil doodle turned into a creature

I did exactly zero research for how bones work so don’t look too closely lol

[its-funnytwittertweets]

[deadlypawz]

Now more than ever is a good time to learn to make zines.

What Are Zines?

Zines ("zeens") are small, self-published booklets filled with whatever the creator is passionate about. They can focus on personal stories, niche interests, or even artwork. Unlike traditional publications, zines are informal, handmade, and often deeply personal. They don’t have to be perfect—what matters is the message and creativity behind them.

How Zines Spread Information

Zines are powerful tools for sharing ideas, especially when mainstream outlets overlook certain voices or topics

- They’re Accessible: You don’t need fancy equipment or money to make one—just paper, pens, and your imagination

- They Cover What Matters to You: Zines are great for exploring personal experiences, activism, or any quirky interests you’re passionate about

- They Build Community: Zines often connect like-minded people, sparking conversations and creating new relationships

- They Educate and Inspire: Whether it’s about a social cause, a DIY skill, or your favorite band, zines can teach and inspire readers

How to Make a Zine

1. Pick Your Topic: What’s the thing you can’t stop thinking about? That’s your zine idea.

2. Plan Your Pages: Jot down what you want to include—stories, drawings, photos, poems, or collages. Anything goes!

3. Choose a Format: The easiest option is a mini-zine (made from one folded sheet of paper), but you can also staple multiple pages together for a booklet

4. Design Your Layout: Use scissors, glue, markers, and whatever you have on hand. If you prefer digital tools, programs like Canva or even Word work well! I use Procreate

5. Print & Assemble: Make photocopies or print them at home. You can alzojust remake them by hand. Fold, staple, or bind them together however you like

6. Share It: Hand them out to friends, leave them in local spots, or share them online as PDFs

Zines are all about self-expression, so don’t worry about making it perfect—it’s your creation, and that’s what matters. Invite friends to contribute, try different styles, and most importantly, have fun with it.

The diagram below information is from https://socialstudio.space/how-to-zine-library/

All of these tags are here for a reason.

[mikehasfleas]

Reblogging this because it's very important and related to my last post

I WILL PRINT ZINES FOR YOU IF YOU DONT HAVE ACCESS TO A PRINTER, OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON. I WILL DISTRIBUTE THEM AS WELL AS I CAN. SEND ME A DIGITAL COPY. DM ME FOR MY EMAIL. I AM SO SERIOUS THAT I AM SCREAMING THIS POST. MAKING ZINES IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER RIGHT NOW. THEY CANNOT CONTROL ART.

[kipine]

ghost dog

[captain-enn]

End papers for a future handmade book. Watercolour on paper

[pocketss]

freaky little scavenger

[satanasvincit-deactivated202411]

Rebecca Léveillé

[captain-enn]

Watercolour on paper (mostly)

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Snail with teeth.

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Absolutely fell in love with ink lately.

I i started using it to practice values but ended up getting attached. This piece is unfinished but has potential i think.

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The iguana lady kind of reminds me of those old punks who are doing absolutely nothing with their lives they seem to only sit and smoke, but just their existence is so cool that it almost does not matter. They have already lived all the cool epic stuff. Now their job is to sit, and tell stories.

watercolor on paper

[captain-enn]

The merchant

Another piece from a big project I'm working on.

Vaguely based on a picture that was taken of me in lisbon selling on the street.

My brother said about that one ''this is you 2 years from now''. (For context, i am 19)

I am honestly flattered.

Watercolors on paper (A4 masomenos)

[captain-enn]

First draft of the moss card illustration from my sketchbook.

If i'm being honest, i prefer this version over the finished piece.

Oh well, at least i get to keep this one.

[captain-enn]

I find a sort of comfort in the idea that the jungle can so easily consume and decompose my bones without leaving a trail. In the thought of being so easily forgotten.That all is so temporary here. That eventually spots of mold will cover every surface. That my decay will quickly make a new home to mushrooms and bugs. I find a sort of comfort in the idea that this cicle of rotting started before me and will end ages after I'm gone. For that, i find it very special to take a breath of fresh air into moldy lungs, knowing it could be the last. And that if it is, it might not matter. This one is the second version of this piece. It is a more refined and larger version that i will be able to use for future projects. (multimedium on paper [A3])

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