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Tag Archives: Comics Workshop

History: Roots & Branches

A demo page drawn at a recent EL VIAJE / VERMONT READS event…

Posted byMarek31 Jan 202303 Feb 2023Posted inApplied Cartooning, comics, Comics WorkshopTags: comics, Comics Workshop, education, el viaje, El Viaje Mas Caro, forest, history, library, primary sources, process, rabbit, roots, template, the most costly journey, treeLeave a comment on History: Roots & Branches

Sketchbook: Snow + Woods + Birds

Watching the woods fill up with snow…

Posted byMarek20 Jan 202330 Jan 2023Posted inBuild a World, Comics Workshop, doodle, Friday Doodles, videoTags: art, bird, chickadee, Comics Workshop, creativity, doodle, forest, how to, ink, quick-draw, relaxation, snow, video, winterLeave a comment on Sketchbook: Snow + Woods + Birds

2023 Comics Workshop Handbook (Work In Progress)

Here are a few of the “Big Picture” ideas I put up on display @ our workshops…

Posted byMarek01 Jan 202328 Jan 2023Posted inAC Resources, Applied Cartooning, comics, Comics Camp 2022, Comics Workshop, mini-comicsTags: cartooning, comics, Comics Workshop, education, handbook, how to, library, schoolLeave a comment on 2023 Comics Workshop Handbook (Work In Progress)

“Rebel Wounded Coming In” (The Wilderness / May 1864)

Drawn from a battlefield sketch by Alfred Waud.

Posted byMarek29 Dec 202229 Dec 2022Posted inComics Workshop, freeman colby, How to Draw Freeman Colby, videoTags: alfred waud, battle, Civil War, color, Comics Workshop, freeman colby, history, ink, pencil, quick-draw, video, virginia, wildernessLeave a comment on “Rebel Wounded Coming In” (The Wilderness / May 1864)

Solstice Star Mirror-Doodle Demo

Wishing you luck & lux all winter long…

Posted byMarek21 Dec 202227 Dec 2022Posted inComics Camp 2022, Comics Workshop, doodle, how to, videoTags: art, color, Comics Workshop, creativity, doodle, flower, how to, ink, mandala, mindfulness, mirror doodle, quick-draw, relaxation, star, sun, videoLeave a comment on Solstice Star Mirror-Doodle Demo

“Bill of Rights” Comics Activity

Here’s a quick comics-making activity to help dig into (& understand) constitutional text…

Posted byMarek02 Dec 202230 Jan 2023Posted inApplied Cartooning, Comics Workshop, projectTags: bill of rights, civics, Comics Workshop, constit, demo, how to, rights, usLeave a comment on “Bill of Rights” Comics Activity

Freeman Colby @ the National Book Festival / Washington DC

Interviews w/ “Great Reads from Great Places” Authors @ Library of Congress…

Posted byMarek25 Oct 202226 Jan 2023Posted inComics Workshop, freeman colby, videoTags: award, Civil War, Comics Workshop, education, freeman colby, freeman colby series, library of congress, literacy, national book festival, videoLeave a comment on Freeman Colby @ the National Book Festival / Washington DC

VOL. 3 COVER ART: Wilderness Wildfire (5 May 1864)

Drawn from a battlefield sketch by Alfred Waud.

Posted byMarek16 Oct 202220 Dec 2022Posted inComics Workshop, freeman colby, How to Draw Freeman Colby, videoTags: alfred waud, battle, Civil War, color, Comics Workshop, freeman colby, history, ink, pencil, quick-draw, video, virginia, wildernessLeave a comment on VOL. 3 COVER ART: Wilderness Wildfire (5 May 1864)

1st AMENDMENT MINI: Tinker V. Des Moines (1969)

Can a public school PROHIBIT armbands (a.k.a. symbolic speech)?

Posted byMarek12 Oct 202216 Oct 2022Posted inApplied Cartooning, Comics Workshop, mini-comicsTags: 1st amendment, bill of rights, civics, Comics Workshop, constitution, free speech, government, history, iowa, law, mini-comic, mini-comics, protest, supreme court, warLeave a comment on 1st AMENDMENT MINI: Tinker V. Des Moines (1969)

Sky Full of Monsters (WONDERS / Oct. 2022)

This mini started off as MONSTER MAYHEM, & ended up as GARDEN DIARY.

Posted byMarek08 Oct 202212 Oct 2022Posted incomics, Mini-Comics, mini-comics, wondersTags: biology, comics, Comics Workshop, diary, diary comics, gardens, mini-comics, science, spider, wondersLeave a comment on Sky Full of Monsters (WONDERS / Oct. 2022)

“Sleeping on Their Arms” / Winslow Homer @ The Wilderness

Drawn from a 2p spread in Harper’s (28 May 1864)

Posted byMarek06 Oct 202212 Oct 2022Posted inComics Workshop, freeman colby, how to, How to Draw Freeman Colby, videoTags: camp, Civil War, Comics Workshop, freeman colby, history, jonas bacon, quick-draw, stick figure, video, virginia, wilderness, winslow homerLeave a comment on “Sleeping on Their Arms” / Winslow Homer @ The Wilderness

1st AMENDMENT MINI: West Virginia V. Barnette (1943)

Can a public school COMPEL students to salute the flag?

Posted byMarek30 Sep 202211 Oct 2022Posted inApplied Cartooning, Comics Workshop, mini-comicsTags: 1st amendment, bill of rights, civics, Comics Workshop, constitution, free speech, government, law, mini-comic, mini-comics, supreme courtLeave a comment on 1st AMENDMENT MINI: West Virginia V. Barnette (1943)

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