IGI Member, Eoin Coveney, share with us one of his last commissioned work. A very nice project indeed.
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Scott Pilgrim – an awesome comic and now an awesome film – is now the subject of even awesomer (forgive me) illustrated posters. The first was created by Martin Ansin, signed by many of the cast of the film and limited to 565 (including its variant) but, as you can imagine, it’s now sold out. Ansin also created the stunning poster for last years Stanley Kubrick exhibition at the Light House cinema, Smithfield.

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Just a reminder that Summer Edition, the Artists’ Book, Comic and Zine Fair, takes place this Saturday 24th July in Filmbase, Temple Bar.  All manner of artists book practitioners, independent comic artists and zine-makers from all over Ireland and the UK will be there to celebrate and showcase their work to the public. Entry is free. This image from their leaflet is by one of the organisers of the fair, Philip Barrett.

Dr. Sketchy’s began life in Brooklyn in 2005 when artist Molly Crabapple asked the question “Why can’t drawing naked people be sexy? ” Since that first life drawing class with “scandalous performers as models” the Dr. Sketchy’s brand of burlesque and scribbling has spread across 100 cities, launching for the first time in Dublin earlier this year. Tickets are now available here for their next session on July 31st in the newly refurbished Mezz room in the Twisted Pepper.  If you’re more into drawing comic books and want to get started tonight, then head on to down to the Lord Edward Pub, Christchurch at 8pm for the monthly Dublin Comic Jam (it’s free!) or if you’re in Cork, the Drink and Draw sketch group in the beer garden of the Franciscan Well also at 8pm. (photo: Peter Griffin)

It’s with a sad heart that I read the news yesterday of the passing of Harvey Pekar. When I picked up a bundle of Harvey’s American Splendor comics is a tiny little 2nd hand shop in Cork some 18years ago I never thought that they would lead me on a path to publishing my own comics and to a career as an illustrator. But they did. I found his story telling simple and profound and it really opened my eyes to comics being a medium for personal expression.

I had the great honour and pleasure to meet Harvey a number of years ago in kilkenny at a special screening of the movie version of American Splendor and if you will permit me I’d like to publish a photo of the that moment.

His work had a profound effect on my life and I will always be grateful for that. He is a comics legend, his death a loss to his professional colleagues and most importantly his family and friends. Rest in peace Harvey!

One of Harvey’s many brilliant appearances on Letterman.

Illustrator and cartoonist Paul Hornschemeier is the creator of several of  my most worn-out-from-reading comic books -  “Let Us Be Perfectly Clear” and “Mother, Come Home” to name but two. Since April he’s been adding a new design to his t-shirt shop on a weekly basis, each one more desirable than the the last! He also wields a cracking blog.

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Really loving the retro styling of these re-imagined classic comics from Steven Finch.



Comic Twart showcases the work of comic art pros who pick a regular character theme to pay tribute to in their group blog. (image:Francesco Francavilla)

Summer Edition, the Artists’ Book, Comic and Zine Fair, is returning for 2010 on Saturday 24th July ! Once again, a unique mix of artists book practitioners, independent comic artists and zine-makers from all over Ireland and the UK will be coming to Filmbase, Temple Bar, in the heart of Dublin city to celebrate and showcase their work to the public. Entry is free to the public.

Exhibitor space at the event is open to anyone involved in creating and/or publishing artists books, comics or zines.  You can book table space at this years event here.

Fintan has been really busy lately. Not only has he revamped his website but he has also taken part on pood.
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