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Freeman Colby Vol. 4 PREVIEW MINI #1

Our first set of sample pages from the upcoming book!

Posted byMarek01 Jun 202301 Jun 2023Posted incomics, freeman colby, Mini-Comics, mini-comics, Vol. 4Tags: comics, map, history, mini-comics, freeman colby, Civil War, Comics Workshop, 1864, virginia, how to2 Comments on Freeman Colby Vol. 4 PREVIEW MINI #1

“HERO COMICS” Template

Make a mini-comic celebrating a real-life hero in your world!

Posted byMarek25 May 202301 Jun 2023Posted inComics Workshop, mini-comics, superhero, templateTags: 1-sheet, biography, Comics Workshop, education, hero, how to, mini-comics, one-sheet, superhero, templateLeave a comment on “HERO COMICS” Template

“My dear parents…” (1 June, 1864)

An opening spread from FREEMAN COLBY VOL. 4…

Posted byMarek12 Apr 202323 May 2023Posted incomics, freeman colby, Vol. 4Tags: 1864, alfred waud, Civil War, comics, Comics Workshop, edwin forbes, freeman colby, history, how to, timothy o'sullivan, virginia3 Comments on “My dear parents…” (1 June, 1864)

“Perseverance Comics” / August 1864

What does it mean to report back at all costs?

Posted byMarek09 Apr 202310 Apr 2023Posted inComics Workshop, mini-comicsTags: 1-sheet, 1864, army, Civil War, freeman colby, history, how to, mini-comics, one-sheet, peirson, perseverance, social, virginia, weldon railroad2 Comments on “Perseverance Comics” / August 1864

“Honesty Comics” / August 1861

When swearing a oath in 1861, HONESTY is the most important thing — Even when you’re breaking the law.

Posted byMarek17 Feb 202310 Apr 2023Posted inComics Workshop, mini-comicsTags: 1-sheet, 1861, army, Civil War, honesty, how to, indiana, mini-comics, one-sheet, socialLeave a comment on “Honesty Comics” / August 1861

Sketchbook: Snow + Woods + Birds

Watching the woods fill up with snow…

Posted byMarek20 Jan 202324 May 2023Posted inBuild a World, Comics Workshop, Friday Doodles, how to, videoTags: art, birds, chickadee, Comics Workshop, creativity, forest, how to, ink, mirror doodle, quick-draw, relaxation, snow, video, winterLeave a comment on Sketchbook: Snow + Woods + Birds

“Journey Comics” Template

Use this basic sequence to create an original travel / migration / adventure mini!

Posted byMarek14 Jan 202301 Jun 2023Posted inComics Workshop, mini-comics, templateTags: 1-sheet, comics camp, how to, migration, mini-comics, one-sheet, template, travelLeave a comment on “Journey Comics” Template

2023 Comics Workshop Handbook (Work In Progress)

“Big Picture” ideas PLUS fun comics-making activities & drawing games…

Posted byMarek01 Jan 202302 Apr 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)

Solstice Star Mirror-Doodle Demo

Wishing you luck & lux all winter long…

Posted byMarek21 Dec 202227 Dec 2022Posted inComics Camp 2022, Comics Workshop, how to, mirror doodle, videoTags: art, color, Comics Workshop, creativity, flower, how to, ink, mandala, mindfulness, mirror doodle, 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

“Space TAKEN” (Poetry Comics Demo)

Sci-Fi comics retrospection, after Robert Frost.

Posted byMarek17 Oct 202217 Oct 2022Posted inComics Camp 2022, Comics Workshop, Mini-Comics, mini-comics, poemsTags: 1-sheet, comics camp, diy, how to, mini-comics, one-sheet, poetry, rabbit, robert frost, sci-fi, space, travelLeave a comment on “Space TAKEN” (Poetry Comics Demo)

D.I.Y. US Constitution / Preamble (8p TEMPLATE)

What are the original GOALS of the US government? And what do they look like when YOU cartoon ’em?

Posted byMarek17 Sep 202209 Jan 2023Posted inComics Workshop, mini-comics, templateTags: 1-sheet, civics, constitution, diy, education, government, history, how to, law, mini-comics, one-sheet, template, United StatesLeave a comment on D.I.Y. US Constitution / Preamble (8p TEMPLATE)

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