Sarah Catherine Firth

Graphic recording, comics, animations, films and art-projects.

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Hey! Are you on the lookout for a fun new t-shirt. Love dogs? Want some big stick energy in your day? Here it is! This is a limited edition print run of 50 shirts, on a limited 21 day Everpress campaign. Get in while they are HOT! Link in bio! #goodboi #bigstickenergy #bigdickenergy #everpress #tshirt #fashion https://www.instagram.com/p/B1iKBnhH6f8/?igshid=rypfcxruqlfz

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Courage in uncertain times: how to temper despair and take action.

Feeling overwhelmed by the state of things? How can we make sense of the complexity and cognitive dissonance that goes along with living in the world today? This month I've compiled some great ideas on how to build courage, resilience and take empowered action on what matters to you.

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I've had so many requests for it, that I've decided to print my travel journal comic - A Trip To York. As you know printing a 100 page A4 book in full colour is terribly expensive, so I am taking pre-orders now. http://www.sarahthefirth.com/shopsarahthefirth/a-trip-to-york "In A Trip to York I venture to the other side of the world – all because some people liked a film I made about semen. Over this rollicking twenty-day adventure you will: learn pro tips on how survive long-haul economy flights without wanting to rip your face off. Discover which sedative is right for you. Bask in the joy of squirrels and eating £2 frozen pizza. Get an exclusive snapshot of normalised street harassment. Join in my awkward socialising and fangirling at a film festival. Remember how to be badass in the face of anxiety. Relive the traumatic moment when a fear mongering fascist becomes the leader of the “free world”. And be surprised by an unexpected visit to my ancestral coal mines and the purchase of a £7 red sequin onesie.

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RESIST http://www.resistsubmission.com/about.html

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RESIST http://www.resistsubmission.com/about.html

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Day #7 - Aussie Comic Makers

Sarah Firth is a most WONDERFUL human from Melbourne, Australia. She infuses all of her stories, animations, comics, zines, drawings and art-projects with her most excellent vibes.

So MANY things to talk about with her … I can’t think of where to start. I’ll start with when I first met her at Comics-camp back in 2011? I looked at her drawings and saw this overflowing positive-power just oozing out of her pen and I thought to myself “Hmm … watch out for this one” - she just has this exciting whirl of fun, naughtiness and inclusiveness which I think you can feel in her lines and character designs! (and stories) - everyone just GRAVITATES towards her work. (I’ve have witnessed this, it’s an incredible phenomenon to observe! They might be 100 metres away and looking the opposite direction, but some unseen instoppable force pulls them over! )

SO - what to read by Sarah?? Well - this story is about growing up with her parents’ designer chair collection, published at The Nib: Have A Seat (Or Don’t)

This is a great short story - the title says what it’s about The Day We Didn’t Go Into A Brothel

This one is about being haunted by your ex’s A Ghost Story

Sarah is working on a longer project that is looking pretty wonderful - Thoughts for a longer work

If you’re keen on a longer read - go check out the comic that Sarah made with her wonderful sister Adi Firth Adi & Sarah Draw Life

I also HIGHLY recommend you go check out her Vimeo site as Sarah makes wonderful animations such as “Gentlemen Please” and many of her other projects are really interesting and always with her trademark fun energy.

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Inktober 16/31 - plastic cups overflowing at the Melbourne Marathon Festival #Inktober #inktober2016 #illustration #ink #drawing #watercolour #cups #recycling #themasses #melbournemarathon #melbournemarathonfestival2016 #melbmara #melbmara16 #melbmara2016 (at Melbourne Marathon Festival)

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My new comic on @the_nib is about struggling with drinking and mental health. https://thenib.com/drink-drank-drunk. It's a scary piece to share - it's personal and sensitive. There is so much stigma and judgement around this stuff. Please know, I'm not asking for answers or solutions right now. I'm simply trying to be honest with myself, shine a light into the darkness and share the struggle - as I know I'm not alone with this pain. This comic is just a tiny glimpse of what's going on, and as with any struggle, addiction or mental health challenge there are good days and bad days. I am and will be OK. It's a long road and compassion, care and support are what I and many others need right now. #comic #comics #thenib #drinking #mentalhealth #addicition #alchoholism #drawing #illustration

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Inktober 14/31 - Adrien Brody in The Pianist #suchbeauty #dreamy #adrienbrody #illustration #inktober #inktober2016 #ink #thepianist #drawing

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The artist's task and the single most important thing in living a creative life. Check out the facebook page for the article #brainpickings #maryoliver #creativelife #creativecalling

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Inktober 12/31 Golden Nat @nataliemath.er thanks for catchups and coffee today ☕️✨ #inktober2016 #inktober @inktober @jakeparker #portrait #gold #glitter #goldengirl

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Inktober 11/31 - Sandwina 1884-1952. Katie “Sandwina" Brumbach was an Austrian circus strong woman – one of a troupe of 14 performing siblings. Her stage name was inspired by the legendary father of bodybuilding, Eugene Sandow. Sandwina’s party piece was lifting her 165 pound husband above her head – with one arm. A feisty lady, she would challenge all comers to wrestle her, promising 100 Marks to any who could defeat her. None ever did, quite a feat considering Sandwina continued to perform until she was nearly 60. #inktober #inktober2016 #sandwina #femalebodybuilders #vintagebodybuilder

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Inktober 10/31 - who is this guy who keeps running past my window wearing flip flops in the afternoon? #running #flipflops #thongs #illustration #inktober #inktober2016 #drawing #inkandnib @inktober @jakeparker #runninginflipflops #runninginthongs

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Quick quick! At the North Melbourne Community Centre capturing residents comments on the proposed Draft Arden Vision & Framework #graphicrecording #vpa #community #planning #MelbourneCityPlanning

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Materialisation!

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Be careful where you take a leak!