Comic Art at Library of Congress reviewed at DC Line

Library of Congress exhibit on comics shows off the art form's rich, diverse history in America

By Athena Naylor 

The DC Line Nov 14, 2019

https://thedcline.org/2019/11/14/library-of-congress-exhibit-on-comics-shows-off-the-art-forms-rich-diverse-history-in-america/

The Lily catch-up

I'd always been baffled by people who wanted kids. Then my friend got pregnant.

Hearing her stories and seeing her baby has changed my thinking

https://www.thelily.com/id-always-been-baffled-by-people-who-wanted-kids-then-my-friend-got-pregnant/

Athena Naylor

May 30, 2021

Reentry is triggering my social anxiety. Here are my tips for coping.

Luckily, some of my pre-pandemic methods have come in handy

https://www.thelily.com/reentry-is-triggering-my-social-anxiety-here-are-my-tips-for-coping/

Christine Suggs

June 6, 2021

I used to feel like I was losing money if I wasn't working. Financial planning helped me find balance.

Money anxiety used to paralyze me with guilt and worry

https://www.thelily.com/i-used-to-feel-like-i-was-losing-money-if-i-wasnt-working-financial-planning-helped-me-find-balance/

Pepita Sándwich

June 13, 2021

A lot of my friends moved away during the pandemic. Here's why I'm staying put.

It feels complacent after a year of stagnancy, but I know it's the right choice for me

https://www.thelily.com/a-lot-of-my-friends-moved-away-during-the-pandemic-heres-why-im-staying-put/

Dabin Han

June 20, 2021

May 21: Artshow15: Comix

Hole in the Sky Studio hold a one-day exhibit May 21 from 5-11 p.m. entitled:  ARTSHOW_15: COMIX – A Showcase of Work Steeped in and Inspired by Sequential Art and Visual Storytelling.

Participating local artists include:
Nick Hagelin - http://instagram.com/bar_fly_comics
Jonathan Ottke - https://www.wpadc.org/artist/jonathan-ottke
Rose Jaffe - http://www.rosejaffe.com/
JD Deardourff - http://www.deardourff.com/
LA Johnson - http://thelajohnson.com/
Rachel Wallach - https://www.instagram.com/rachelwallach/
Dayanita Ramesh - http://dayanitababuramesh.com/girl-comix
Darius Frank - http://Defcise.com/
Sara Lautman - http://www.saralautman.com/
JT Wilkins (JTW) - http://thinktankrx.com/
Chris Pyrate - http://instagram.com/chrispyrate
Atomic Blowfish - https://www.instagram.com/atomicblowfishstudios/
Jules Kang - https://www.instagram.com/kangjules/
Kristy Cunningham - http://novemberkris.webflow.io/
Malaka Gharib - http://illustrationbymalaka.tumblr.com/
Emily R. Gillis - http://www.waywardstudios.net/
Ch Pf - http://chpfa.tumblr.com/
G. E. Gallas - http://gegallaswriterillustrator.wordpress.com/
bonner sale - http://instagram.com/bonnersale
Brad Ulreich - http://bradulreich.com/
Robin Ha - http://robin.megaten.net/
Dana Jeri Maier - http://www.danajerimaier.com/
Gordon Harris - http://dustelves.com/
Andrew Cohen - http://instagram.com/howzitfunnies
Andrew Wodzianski - http://www.wodzianski.com/
Robert Allen Burns - https://www.instagram.com/robertallenburns/
Seansberg - http://seansberg.com/
Jadah-Lysette Thomas - https://www.instagram.com/xannytoons/?hl=en
Russell Richard Hite - Www.russellrichardhite.com
Caryn Tayeh - http://www.thebottomlessmimosa.com/
Martin Swift - http://mrtnswft.com/
Yankee Pope - https://www.instagram.com/yankeepope/
Athena Naylor - http://athenanaylor.tumblr.com/
ARTIFEX JAY - http://artifexjay.tumblr.com/
Castle Printshop - http://www.castleprintshop.com/
Lizzie Parmenter
Lucas Alejandro - http://365cdn.tumblr.com/
K.S.Brenowitz - http://www.puzzlinghappenstance.tumblr.com/
Danielle Hedquist
Nicki Avena - http://instagram.com/Don_Nixote
Charlie Visconage - http://www.visconage.com/
Matt Corrado - http://instagram.com/mattcorradoart
KeyHan - http://keyhansolo.com/
The Coaster Doodler - https://www.instagram.com/the_coaster_doodler
Saman Bemel-Benrud - http://trashmoon.com/

All art sales will go 100% to the artists and they'll be chilling at the show so come on out and meet them and buy their work cause that's what's up.

FOOD BY:
Milk Cult

We're asking for $5 donations at the door to help us keep doing awesome things at HITS and we're super appreciative of whatever you can shoot our way.

Doors @ 5pm
GTFO @ 11pm

Storybox in Silver Spring

I met some new cartoonists and saw some old friends.

Hobbes Holluck

Jeremy and Ashley Vinar

Box Brown

Anna Sellheim

Art Hondros

Dale Rawlings (I bought that page)

Michael Auger (I bought that painting)

Sean Fahey

Athena Naylor

Adam Griffiths

Lee Strawberry

Brandon Wallace

Storybox Comics Fair in photos

 Held in a brewery in Silver Spring in August, this event organized by Adam Griffiths introduced me to several local cartoonists (who are being featured in interviews), as well as including some DC Conspiracy favorites, and Box Brown.

Hobbes Holluck

Jeremy and Ashley Vinar

Matt Bormet of People's Book

Brandon J. Wallace talking up his work

Anna Selheim

Box Brown

Art Hondros

Dale Rawlings with a page I bought

Michael Auger with a painting I bought

Sean Fahey

of 

Black Jack Press

Athena Naylor

Adam Griffiths

Lee Strawberry

Brandon J. Wallace

STORYBOX Offsite Comics Fair

August 12 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

https://peoplesbooktakoma.com/event/storybox/

Book signing with STORYBOX Comics Fair Special Guest Box Brown. Books from Box’s entire catalog will be available for purchase from Peoples Book Takoma! Lots of cool presenters!

Venue

Denizen’s Brewing Company

1115 East-West Hwy
Silver Spring, Maryland 20910