The Center for Cartoon Studies

MFA • Certificates • WorkshopsFiercely dedicated students from throughout the U.S. (and world!) earn degrees studying comics with esteemed professionals in a small, vibrant Vermont village. cartoonstudies.org

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The Night-Mother

Under the cut is the comic I drew for this year’s 24 hour comics day/48 hour comics weekend!  This is an adult horror comic, and it comes with some content warnings: miscarriage, child loss, violence, death, and nudity.

If you saw an earlier version of this post and couldn’t read the images, my apologies!  This is real beast of a comic, clocking in at 24 pages, so it takes a little extra work figuring out how to get around tumblr’s image limits.  I think it should hopefully read a little better with all the images under a cut, though.  ENJOY!

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This lovely drawing is by Jason Little from our inaugural poster in 2005 ⚡️ Apply for fall 2019!

MFA degree, One and Two Year Certificate program, and Low residency 2nd Year Option. Visit http://www.cartoonstudies.org #comics

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Update 2: Kevin Czap Cover Process · This Is What Democracy Looks Like, A Comic Book, A Road Trip

We are only one week into this campaign and have less than $1,000 left to reach our funding goal! Thank you one and all for your generous support of this project. We appreciate every pledge as well as any help spreading the word about this project via word-of-mouth, email, or social media. Every interaction helps! In this update we'll take a look at the process of Kevin Czap (CCS Fellow '17-'18) who created the stirring cover image for This Is What Democracy Looks Like. Horizontal Banner The cover image began as a horizontal banner. It was inked on bristol board and then digitally colored in the computer. This banner image was used in early planning documents, to help recruit and inspire the creative team that contributed to the comic book. Vertical Format and Risograph Prints When it was determined that this project would take shape as a standard American comic book, Kevin reworked the elements from their initial horizontal layout into a vertical format. As you can see, the subtitle changed as the project evolved to better reflect the content of the book (though civic engagement is still covered). This image will not only grace all the covers of the comic books, it is also available as a limited edition 11" x 17" risograph print, at the $25 tier. In future process posts we'll take a look at how other aspects of this project came together. We're looking forward to sharing it with students in classrooms across the USA!

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This Is What Democracy Looks Like: A Graphic Guide to Governance.  Back the Comic Book Tour!

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KID GLOVES by @lucyknisley ‘09 book tour! Book launch is today (2/24) in Chicago @wcfbook #comics #graphicnovel https://www.instagram.com/p/BuR01cSlQVG/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=bcuqo93rz7sr

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Thursday, February 14, 4pm 

at The Center for Cartoon Studies Post Office building

2016 was a tumultuous year. In Off Season, James Sturm’s new book through Drawn and Quarterly (originally published online at Slate), a couple is divided by the politics of 2016—Bernie’s loss to Hillary, Hillary’s loss to Trump, and the disorienting months that followed.

If you are not excited enough, Publisher’s Weekly says, “This finely wrought, politically agitated graphic fiction recalls Raymond Carver, and speaks almost too painfully to the personal strife in today’s political climate.”

As part of his book tour, James will be giving a talk and signing books on February 14th at 4pm at The Center for Cartoon Studies. Come to our Post Office building at 46 South Main Street, where Norwich Bookstore will be selling copies!

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Slate and the Center for Cartoon Studies seventh annual Cartoonist Studio Prize – The Center for Cartoon Studies

Slate and The Center for Cartoon Studies will once again name the best print and web comic of the year. Each year the Cartoonist Studio Prize will be awarded to work that exemplifies excellence in cartooning. The creators of two exceptional comics will be awarded $1000 each. Winners will be selected by Slate’s Dan Kois, the faculty and students [...]

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Melissa Mendes '10 Comic Strip in the Chicago Reader – The Center for Cartoon Studies

Melissa Mendes ’10 is making more comics with Violet, Private Eye, a weekly comic strip for the Chicago Reader. It’s about a crime-fighting kid, who you can read about in print and online. Now is the time to get in on this comic as it just started on January 15. Cats, kids, and cops? Sounds like fun. The Chicago [...]

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Follow alum Rebecca Roher’s @rebsro latest project: One Hundred Year-Old Wisdom project. Follow Rebecca’s adventures through Europe to discover the secrets to long life! @onehundredyearoldwisdom ・・・ Rose Wilson lives on the Toronto Island and still rides a bike at 102! #comics https://www.instagram.com/p/BqkZjmRhJ65/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=jxwd4udu2k00

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#Repost ✏️ alum @lucyknisley adorable board book, Cool Baby. Order a copy! Link and info below: ・・・ I made a little board book for Pal a while back. He loved it, so I made it available for all cool babies everywhere! You can also officially join and get a custom portrait on a membership card (inspired by @hallithbates’ artistic licenses, which are amazing), stickers, and club apparel! Go to lucyknisley.com/shop to order a set for a cool baby you know! And follow @thecoolbabyclub for club photos and more! #coolbaby #coolbabyclub https://www.instagram.com/p/BqdgsmHhsxu/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1k2xtcmmhcdvk

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Always fun to see what CCS students are reading. #comics #graphicnovel (at The Center for Cartoon Studies) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqXUoushN6w/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19fh5hz6521ms

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The Center for Cartoon Studies meetups across the country (and abroad!) – The Center for Cartoon Studies

[ December 1, 2018; ] Are you interested in enrolling in The Center for Cartoon Studies (CCS) certificate or MFA degree programs? Do you have questions about our curriculum or what it's like living in Vermont? We are hosting a bunch of meetups at coffee shops across the country (and abroad!) this November and December. Talk to a CCS alum [...]

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Visiting Artist Hartley Lin gave a wonderfully articulate talk about his work over the last ten+ years making Pope Hats and collecting Young Frances! (at The Center for Cartoon Studies) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqPqV-JB82i/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1s4qqxar7gnh

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What happens when a world-class cartooning school is a mile away from a VA Medical Center? This: https://gumroad.com/cartoonstudies #veteransday https://www.instagram.com/p/BqFJn0Ol5yh/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=x6gwwlaho381

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Our next meetup is in Warner, NH, with @beezink on Saturday (11/10) and then on to Pittsburgh, PA, with @redinkradio on Sunday (11/11)! Visit our profile link for details and to RSVP. Do you have questions about our curriculum or what it’s like living in Vermont? Attend a meetup, talk to a CCS alum or fellow who has been through our program and ask them your questions! #comics #studycomics #graphicnovel #mfa #cartoonstudies https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp7G000lbzv/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=9pp9pllembyr

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Vote today! 📷 from CCS student @mediumweird ・・・ I voted! ✨some cuties I saw in line for the polls #comics #vote https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp1tDuQhclr/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=16mjg73lkkf8s