Drink & Draw Like a Lady

An event for lady cartoonists to meet each other and talk about comics

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2019 DDLL Hiatus

Hello friends of Drink and Draw Like a Lady,

We know it’s been a while and we’d like to apologize for the late notice that we will be taking a break from our annual pre-MoCCA Fest party this year. A number of factors have come up. Most notably, The Productive, our awesome venue for the past several years has closed its physical location. 

Alison, Tea and I have been busy with life and work and decided that it might be best to take a year to recuperate so we don’t spread ourselves too thin. We are so grateful to everyone who has attended and helped out in past years! This party is awesome because of you. 

Here are some very late photos from our 10th Anniversary party taken by Vermilion Ink last year. Please visit her Flickr to see the full album!

We did host another successful Drink and Draw Like a Lady party with The Strand Bookstore in February for Galentine’s Day. Thank you to everyone who made it a great night and to Debbie Fong for drawing the beautiful event banner. 

If you’re interested in helping out with hosting next year or have any connections for a possible venue, please let us know. 

Best, 

Alisa, Tea and Alison

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It's time for the best party of the year: the pre-MoCCA Fest Drink and Draw Like a Lady! http://drinkanddrawlikealady.tumblr.com/ This is our TENTH YEAR! We have come a long way and we're excited to celebrate with you! If you are a woman (or nonbinary person who leans toward female identity and/or expression) who writes, draws, colors, edits, markets, reviews, or enjoys comics, Drink and Draw Like a Lady is the party for you! All ages are welcome; you must be 21 to drink. Drink and Draw Like a Lady is organized by volunteers. Your donations help us to make the party as awesome as possible! We also welcome food, drink and cash donations at the party. Donate here: http://drinkanddrawlikealady.tumblr.com/ DDLL aims to be an inclusive event. We welcome all women as well as genderqueer, agender, and other non-binary people who lean toward female identity and/or expression or feel that a female-centric space is right for you. If you have any questions, please ask the hosts! The main space is wheelchair accessible by elevator! The bathroom may be a little bit tight for larger mobility devices but does not have stairs. Spread the word and see you soon! Thank you to Megan Brennan of http://www.megan-brennan.com/ for this year's amazing flyer art! The Productive (http://theproductivenyc.com/) offers affordable coworking space in Midtown Manhattan for all kinds of workers.

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Exciting News

Drink and Draw Like a Lady will be back on April 6, 2018 at the Productive for our TENTH YEAR!  

More details soon! 

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Art by Olivia Li @heyolovia 

The Strand has invited Drink and Draw Like a Lady to co-host a night of art creating, connection making, cookie eating, music listening, and wine tasting in the Strand's beautiful Rare Book Room! Enjoy a guided tour of several delicious varieties of wine among the beautiful spines of books dating back centuries, and meet some fellow literary oenophiles. Partake in some delicious treats while listening to the sounds of a duo of basses! If you're feeling inspired, bring your art materials and a crafty spirit! Strand will provide a coloring station, a bookmark-making station, and some art supplies for you to use (while supplies last; we encourage you to bring your own!)

Wine generously provided by City Winery and treats by Insomnia Cookies! Live music provided by Due Bassi!

Every attendee will receive a Strand gift card, and half of your admission will be a donation toward our 10th birthday party this spring! 

•  Check out the Facebook event page here •  Buy your ticket here

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Exciting news!  

It’s DDLL’s tenth year, and we’re kicking it off by doing something new we’ve never done before: co-hosting a special event at Strand Books!

A GALENTINE'S DAY GATHERING: CO-HOSTED BY DRINK AND DRAW LIKE A LADY

[click the link above to go to the event page and to buy a ticket]

Tuesday, February 13, 2018 from 7PM to 8PM in the Rare Book Room, 3rd Floor. $10-- each admission comes with a $5 gift card to Strand Books, and $5 from each ticket will be donated to our official pre-MoCCAFest party in April.  You can also buy a ticket in person at the registers, or at the event.

Join us for a night of art creating, connection making, cookie eating, music listening, and wine tasting in the Strand's beautiful Rare Book Room! Enjoy a guided tour of several delicious varieties of wine among the beautiful spines of books dating back centuries, and meet some fellow literary oenophiles. Partake in some delicious treats while listening to the sounds of a duo of basses! If you're feeling inspired, bring your art materials and a crafty spirit! Strand will provide a coloring station, a bookmark-making station, and some art supplies for you to use (while supplies last; we encourage you to bring your own!)

Wine generously provided by City Winery and treats by Insomnia Cookies! Live music provided by Due Bassi!

Come chat, draw, and have fun in one of the coolest bookstores in New York.

As with DDLL, this event is absolutely trans- and nonbinary- inclusive!

We hope to see you there!

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Friday March 31st, 7-11 pm at The Productive (40 W. 38th St. 5th floor (elevator access) NYC)

Facebook event page

Flyer art by Kat Fajardo.

It's time for the best party of the year: the pre-MoCCA Fest Drink and Draw Like a Lady!

http://drinkanddrawlikealady.tumblr.com/

If you are a woman or otherwise female-identified person who writes, draws, colors, edits, markets, reviews, or enjoys comics, Drink and Draw Like a Lady is the party for you!

All ages are welcome, you must be 21 to drink.

Drink and Draw Like a Lady is organized by volunteers. Your donations help us to make the party as awesome as possible! We also welcome food, drink and cash donations at the party.

Donate here: drinkanddrawlikealady.tumblr.com

DDLL is run by volunteers. Donations will go towards paying for the 2017 pre-MoCCA party to be held Friday March 31st in NYC.

Once again, DDLL is sponsored in part by Work Made For Hire.

http://www.workmadeforhire.net/

Thanks!

DDLL aims to be an inclusive event. We welcome all women as well as genderqueer, agender, and other non-binary people who lean toward female gender identity/expression or feel that a female-centric space is right for them. If you have any questions, please ask the hosts!

The main space is wheelchair accessible by elevator! The bathroom may be a little bit tight for larger mobility devices but does not have stairs.

Spread the word (please feel free to add invitees to the event) and see you soon!

Thank you to Kat Fajardo for this year's amazing flyer art! You can see more of Kat's art here:

http://www.katfajardo.com/

Our wonderful sponsor, Work Made For Hire (http://www.workmadeforhire.net/), offers workshops, resources, consulting and legal services for workers in creative industries.

The Productive (http://theproductivenyc.com/) offers affordable coworking space in Midtown Manhattan for all kinds of workers.

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We had a spectacular turnout to Drink & Draw Like a Lady 2016! Thank you to all 400+ of you who showed up, our dedicated volunteers who helped everything run smoothly, those who donated to make the party a success, helped set up and clean up after, brought food and drinks, and everyone who brought your good spirits. This event is about celebrating those who identify as women and love comics and your continued enthusiasm for this event makes us all so happy.

Special thanks to Susan Godfrey at The Productive for hosting us again, Work Made for Hire for being a sponsor, Janet Sung for designing the fantastic event flyer, Rebecca Mock for designing the lovely stickers and Lisa Aurigemma for sharing these awesome shots she took during the party. You can see more of her photos on her Flickr.

Until next time!

-Tea, Alison and Alisa

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Friday April 1st, 7-11 pm at The Productive (40 W. 38th St. 5th floor (elevator access) NYC)

Facebook event page

Flyer art by Janet Sung.

Tea has some party tips to share if it’s your first time to Drink and Draw Like a Lady:

It's almost time for DDLL! It looks like we are going to have a lot of new people this year, so here are a few tips to make sure you have a fun time!

--If you are the kind of person who needs a full meal, eat before you arrive! We do have snacks, and there are some places nearby where you can pick something up, but the last thing you want is to feel hungry/dizzy/faint! --The party is FREE but please bring a donation of some kind if you can afford it.  Food, drinks, and cash are all welcome! --We do our best to label the food in case of allergies and dietary restrictions. If you bring food, please bring a label for it, or help us label it so we can make sure everyone can safely enjoy lots of tasty things. --The space can get crowded and will be WARM! We do have coat racks, however, so you can hang up your things. Dress in layers so you can be comfortable in transit and at the party. --If you want to draw, please bring your own supplies! --Drawing is, however, totally optional and is secondary to chatting, networking, and meeting great new comics friends! --Drinking is also totally optional, and there will be non-alcoholic beverages and other people there who are remaining sober! If you're not of age to drink, or a non-drinker, you won't be alone. --Remember to bring your business cards, zines to trade, and other self-promotional materials. DDLL is a great way to meet other people working in comics and you WILL leave with new friends! --Don't bring large portfolios or original work that you need to protect. The party can be messy (food and drink) and there is not a ton of space to do things like show portfolios. --Your hosts this year are Alisa, Alison, and Tea. We also have a group of dedicated volunteers to help out.  We would love to meet you, so please feel free to introduce yourself! If you have any problem at all, you can come find one of us! If you have more personal questions you'd like us to answer ahead of the party, please feel free. --If YOU are interested in helping us set up or take down the party, or monitor food/drink, or if you are planning not to drink and would like to volunteer to be a sober monitor, please let us know! We are always looking for more help and it is a great way to give back if you're not able to donate food or money.

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(Photo and copy courtesy Tea Fougner)

We're so excited to share this year's DDLL sticker, designed by the fantastic Rebecca Mock of http://www.rebeccamock.com/ Thanks so much, Rebecca! These stickers are available at the party to everyone who donates $1 or more, or brings food or beverages to share! With record interest in the DDLL this year, we hope many of you consider giving in advance-- your generosity provides all the food and beverages available for the event! Donate here: http://drinkanddrawlikealady.tumblr.com/

Hope to see you ladies next Friday April 1st at The Productive in NYC!

The Facebook invite is over here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1288845977798689/

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It's time for the best party of the year: the pre-MoCCA Fest Drink and Draw Like a Lady! If you are a woman or otherwise female-identified person who writes, draws, colors, edits, markets, reviews, or enjoys comics, Drink and Draw Like a Lady is the party for you!  

Please join us on Friday April 1st from 7 pm-11:30 pm at The Productive (40 West 38th St. between 5th and 6th Ave. NYC 5th floor. There is elevator access).

All ages are welcome, you must be 21 to drink.

Thank you to Janet Sung for this year's amazing flyer art! 

The Productive is graciously hosting us again and also offers affordable co-working space in Midtown Manhattan for all kinds of workers.

Once again, DDLL is sponsored in part by Work Made For Hire. Visit their site for information on workshops, resources, consulting and legal services for workers in creative industries.

DDLL aims to be an inclusive event. We welcome all women as well as genderqueer, agender, and other non-binary people who lean toward a female identity or feel that a female-centric space is right for them. If you have any questions, please ask the hosts via the Facebook invite!

Drink and Draw Like a Lady is organized by volunteers. Your donations help us to make the party as awesome as possible! We also welcome food, drink and cash donations at the party. Donate here: http://drinkanddrawlikealady.tumblr.com/

Visit our Facebook event page for additional updates, to RSVP and to get involved.

Spread the word and see you soon!

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Thank you so much to everyone who joined us last Friday for another wonderful Drink & Draw Like a Lady!

Enjoy these fantastic photos from our event photographer Lisa Aurigemma. She has even more over on her DDLL Flickr album. Tea has also posted some of the drawings that were made at the party on the Facebook event page. Feel free to tag yours if you see them!

Thank you to everyone who made the event a success, especially Susan at The Productive for letting us use her co-working space for the party, Work Made for Hire who helped sponsor the event, Savannah Zambrano who designed the flyer, Clare DeZutti who designed the stickers and also the chalk welcome sign, everyone who brought food, drink, donations, helped set up and stayed late to break down the event.

And thank you to everyone who came to the party! We don’t have a final count, but it was more than last year and we had 229 people RSVP to the Facebook event page. Seeing this many women who love comics in one room makes our hearts grow three sizes. See you all next year!

-Alisa, Tea and Raina

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It’s time again for the pre-MoCCA Fest Drink and Draw Like a Lady!

If you are a woman who reads, writes, draws, colors, edits, markets, reviews, or enjoys comics, this party is for you. All ages are welcome, you must be 21 to drink. Ladies only, please.

The party will be held on Friday April 10th from 7 pm to 11:30 pm at The Productive (40 W. 38th Street between 5th and 6th Ave. 5th floor)

This years’ super cute flyer was drawn by Savannah Zambrano. You can see more of her work on her Facebook Artist Page.

Work Made for Hire is generously helping sponsor the event again. If you’re a creative person who wants to protect your rights and get paid fairly for the work you do, check out their services!

Drink and Draw Like a Lady is organized by volunteers. Your donations help us to make the party as awesome as possible! We have a PayPal donation button on the top of our Tumblr page. We also welcome food, drink and cash donations at the party.

Spread the word! Thanks and see you soon!

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Drink and Draw Like a Lady is tonight! Judging by the number of RSVPs, expect it to be a bit warm at The Productive. There’s also a thread on the Facebook invite to sound off if you’re planning to bring a food or drink item. Hope to see you there!

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One week until Drink and Draw Like a Lady 2015! 

Here’s a peek at the awesome stickers designed by Clare DeZutti that will be available at the party for everyone who donates. If you donated via the PayPal, just let us know when you get there and you’ll receive your sticker (while supplies last). If you want to bring a food or drink item to share, these also count as your donation.

Thanks again to our sponsor Work Made For Hire. If you’re in need of advice for your creative business go check out their site!

Thanks to everyone who has spread the word, we now have almost 200 RSVPs to our Facebook event page! See you next Friday April 10th at The Productive!

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Hey, ladies!  This year, we're going to have these awesome vinyl stickers designed by our very own Clare DeZutti available at the party-- free with your donation or food/drink contribution to the event!

You can donate to our PayPal at the top of our Tumblr page. All donations go towards making an awesome Drink and Draw Like a Lady 2015 party!

There is also a Facebook event page now, go check it out and RSVP for the party on Friday April 10th!

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It’s time again for the pre-MoCCA Fest Drink and Draw Like a Lady!

If you are a woman who reads, writes, draws, colors, edits, markets, reviews, or enjoys comics, this party is for you. All ages are welcome, you must be 21 to drink. Ladies only, please.

The party will be held on Friday April 10th from 7 pm to 11:30 pm at The Productive (40 W. 38th Street between 5th and 6th Ave. 5th floor)

This years’ super cute flyer was drawn by Savannah Zambrano. You can see more of her work on her Facebook Artist Page.

Work Made for Hire is generously helping sponsor the event again. If you’re a creative person who wants to protect your rights and get paid fairly for the work you do, check out their services!

Drink and Draw Like a Lady is organized by volunteers. Your donations help us to make the party as awesome as possible! We have a PayPal donation button on the top of our Tumblr page. We also welcome food, drink and cash donations at the party.

Spread the word! Thanks and see you soon!

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The 2014 Drink & Draw Like a Lady was a great success! Thanks so much to everyone who braved the rain to celebrate with all of these wonderful ladies in comics. Lisa Aurigemma took some fabulous photos of the event which you can see above and there are even more over on her Flickr.

Thanks again to The Productive for hosting us, Work Made for Hire for being a partial sponsor, and everyone who donated their dollars or time or brought food and drinks to share! Hope everyone had a great time and can't wait to see you all next year!

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This year’s Drink and Draw Like a Lady will be held on Friday April 4th starting at 7 pm. We’re happy to say that The Productive co-working space is hosting us again this year. They are located at 40 W. 38th St. (between 5th and 6th Ave) on the 5th Floor (there is an elevator).

All ages are welcome, 21+ to drink. Bring your mini comics, business cards, sketchbooks and your love of comics. Ladies only please!

We’re thrilled to be sponsored in part this year by Work Made for Hire, a Portland based company helping artists and freelancers protect their rights and get paid fairly for the work they do. Check out their services!

The 2014 flyer was designed by the wonderful Carey Pietsch!

A small group of us organize Drink and Draw Like a Lady. Thank you to everyone who has already donated via the PayPal button on the main DDLL Tumblr page! We will also have a tip jar at the party if you prefer to throw in a few bucks that way. If you want to bring food or beverages instead, those are also welcome. There will be DDLL button incentives available at the party for those who donate!

Can’t wait to see everyone. Please spread the word!

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Comics-making ladies: it’s that time of year again!

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If you haven't already, please RSVP at the Facebook event page so we can make sure we have enough food and drinks! Can't wait to see you all tomorrow!