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https://www.etsy.com/shop/sammyborras I finished the Lumpy Space...

Wed, 22 May 2013 22:11:58 +0100

https://www.etsy.com/shop/sammyborras

I finished the Lumpy Space Princess fanzine to take to London MCM Expo. I’ll be there on the Inspired Comics table with Sarah. Fogg!

You’ll be able to find our table in Comics Village on row B ! (Josceline Fenton is also on this row and made a handy map)

It’s also now available from Etsy tonight!

These zines are marked at 50p because that just about covers the price of the card and paint markers I used.

It’s not that I’m trying to undercut everyone in comics village, the low price is because I wouldn’t normally sell fanart but the purple card stuff isn’t freebie territory.

We will still have some free mini comics to hand out! - the secret password is ‘Do you have a business card’

Oh my glob jessica! errr because of the handwriting thing I scan...

Sun, 19 May 2013 10:26:27 +0100

Oh my glob jessica!

errr because of the handwriting thing I scan a rough. letter it digitally then trace the printed thing to get the final page.

1 of 3 baking pages. Lumpy Space Princess Perzine I know the...

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:25:41 +0100

1 of 3 baking pages. Lumpy Space Princess Perzine

I know the hand writing is tiny but I have done a test print.I wanted it to look bubblier than my writing, like some of the people at work. but I’m not very good at that so it didn’t really turn out how I wanted. oh well. I like the full stops <3

I don’t want to make a profit from a fan zine. the paper and paint markers divided by 40 is actually only 45p so I’ll round it to 50p to account for use of printer ink. errr taking them to MCM in london next weekend

err yeah, that is if I manage to finish in time. I’m a bit disappointed that I’m only on the first page. but it took a long time to get the lettering right. now the other 6 pages should be easier. I’m excited to write the music section. you know me and music zines.

greatbeastcomics: The loooong awaited Blood Blokes #3 is...

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:41:57 +0100

greatbeastcomics:

The loooong awaited Blood Blokes #3 is released TODAY after a successful debut at Toronto Comic Arts Festival last weekend.

The latest issue of Adam Cadwell’s slacker vampire comedy is now available in both print and digital editions from the Great Beast store.

Issue 3 features 26 pages of story and back-up illustrations by Tula Lotay, Josceline Fenton, Priscilla Tramontano and Sammy Borras.

Apparently I’m too easily distracted

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:31:47 +0100

Apparently I’m too easily distracted

giantrhinos: Annie and her best friend. :) Daft Punk - One...

Tue, 14 May 2013 21:03:33 +0100

giantrhinos:

Annie and her best friend. :)

Daft Punk - One More Time

I drew some aliens today

Stock Count … Alien Rendez-vous - 1 Beyond Fantasy - 1 Jumping The Shark - 5 Smoothie...

Tue, 14 May 2013 08:51:45 +0100

Stock Count …

Alien Rendez-vous - 1

Beyond Fantasy - 1

Jumping The Shark - 5

Smoothie Wars - 9

Best Day Ever - 18

All available from Etsy … until they’re gone.

I’m still dithering about whether to print 10 more JTS comics to even out the stock. I’m definitely not printing any more BDE. The comics are just too old.

Hello! Massive thank you to all those who visited the table for...

Mon, 13 May 2013 19:37:44 +0100

Hello! Massive thank you to all those who visited the table for chatting and purchases over the weekend! We had a great time at Bristol Comics Expo!

Photo reading: Tuk Tuk by Will Kirkby - it’s ace!

Treebeard has struggled getting work in Hollywood despite his role in LOTR. We got him a temp job being sandwich board guy. (really what happened is that I forgot to pack a extra stand, but did remember to bring a Treebeard action figure to hang out with)

We have 1 copy left of Alien Rendez-vous and Beyond Fantasy. They’re both listed on my Etsy.

Thanks again! See you at London MCM Expo and Manchester MCM Expo!!
Sammy
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whatsthetimemrswoolf: Hello hello! This is Sarahwoolf, with...

Mon, 13 May 2013 16:43:33 +0100

whatsthetimemrswoolf:

Hello hello! This is Sarahwoolf, with some photos of the latest zine, and the first in the new Spring/Summer/Autumn/Winter schedule. So far we’ve taken this to Bristol Expo, and had good sales and a lot of positive feedback, so we’re very pleased with how it turned out. We also sold out of issue 2!

In this issue we have a new Lesbian Heroes feature by Lilywoolf, looking at the life and work of British artist, Joan Eardley. Some lovely spring-themed (and not so spring-themed) illustrations from myself, Clem Tarrant, Gem Sheldrake and Kasia Kawczynski, a new Sewing Sans Pattern showing how to make the Spoils Bag from The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, a cute 2-page comic from Meg Guindon, a new Stale Symphony from Sammy Borras, and an article about giving up lying for Lent! Can one even function in society while being all honest, all the time?

We also got a great response to Poppet’s call for questions, she was spoilt for choice! She already answered one here on the Woolfblog, but there’s more in the zine as usual.

Thank you to all the contributors, we’re looking forward to the next issue!

This issue is also available in the shop.

Yo! My comic is in this zine. You can get it online … or I’ll probably be sat next to it at London MCM and Manchester MCM.

inspiredcomics: Hello! This is our final preview page from the...

Fri, 10 May 2013 07:51:20 +0100

inspiredcomics:

Hello! This is our final preview page from the anthology written and illustrated by Sammy Borras. Music Wars is a new short story comic following Ted and Tim. Their latest challange is a local battle of the bands competition.

Don’t forget we’ll be at Bristol Comics Expo tomorrow! I’ve packed the comics ready to go! This afternoon I’ll try and get a blog post listing what we’ll be taking and information about free mini comics!

Thanks
Sammy

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YES! comic what I drew

inspiredcomics: sammyborras: A Ghost Story is the 2nd comic in...

Thu, 09 May 2013 09:16:47 +0100

inspiredcomics:

sammyborras:

A Ghost Story is the 2nd comic in Mixtape created by Sarah Fogg. I really love the eiry mood of this comic created by the overall story telling choices and media experiments. Sarah has a great diverse set of skills.

We’re excited because we’re attending Bristol Comic Expo this weekend. If you can’t visit then don’t forget the anthology is now avaliable online through Etsy and we will be taking copies to London MCM Expo and Manchester MCM Expo

Thanks
Sammy

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sorry got posting mixed up with my own tumblr

yeh, sorry guys

A Ghost Story is the 2nd comic in Mixtape created by Sarah Fogg....

Thu, 09 May 2013 07:26:45 +0100

A Ghost Story is the 2nd comic in Mixtape created by Sarah Fogg. I really love the eiry mood of this comic created by the overall story telling choices and media experiments. Sarah has a great diverse set of skills.

We’re excited because we’re attending Bristol Comic Expo this weekend. If you can’t visit then don’t forget the anthology is now avaliable online through Etsy and we will be taking copies to London MCM Expo and Manchester MCM Expo

Thanks
Sammy

Prefer Tumblr? www.inspiredcomics.tumblr.com
Prefer Blogger? www.inspiredcomics.blogspot.com

2002 Pages 7-12 of 12Part 1 on tumblr Read the full comic on...

Sat, 04 May 2013 09:13:03 +0100

2002 Pages 7-12 of 12
Part 1 on tumblr

Read the full comic on smackjeeves (much easier to read on)

happy free comic book day :D

2002 Pages 1-6 of 12 Part 2 on tumblrIt’s probably easier...

Sat, 04 May 2013 09:10:00 +0100

2002 Pages 1-6 of 12

Part 2 on tumblr
It’s probably easier to read the full comic over on smackjeeves

Happy free comic book day!

I know the event is about getting new readers and people into comic book shops to support the industry - there’s probably an event in your local area so go have a look!

(probably talking to the converted but whatever XD)

- but it did feel like a good excuse to get this story out somewhere. It was a comic that took a lot of work and no one has been able to read it for a couple of months after finishing. no point in making comics if no one can read them?

inspiredcomics: Mixtape now available through...

Wed, 01 May 2013 19:51:04 +0100

inspiredcomics:

Mixtape now available through Etsy

https://www.etsy.com/shop/sammyborras

$4.50 = £3 (approximately)
$2.25 = £1.50 (approximately)
International Shipping: $7

‘A cute bubbly pop song or a soaring ballad, a mournful lament or a tune to make you smile. Inspired comics presents 6 short stories, mix-tape style.’

Mixtape
Short story comics anthology with no theme
Released: May 2013
Pages: 48 (Black & White)
Size: A5
Comics Creators: Sarah Fogg, Shazia Jubeen, Laura McNulty, Sammy Borras, Jack Davies and Jacob Boniface
Cover Art: Sarah Fogg

Thanks
Sammy

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Sorry about the image quality on the video. it was the best I could do and I spent too long not to post it when I finished.

MANTIS SHRIMP !! A couple of months ago I wanted to design...

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 22:56:32 +0100

MANTIS SHRIMP !!

A couple of months ago I wanted to design some badges featuring mantis shrimp … along the lines of ‘BEST COLOUR VISION KNOWN TO MAN’ as the tag .. but I was busy drawing comic after comic.

I do actually have ideas for mantis shrimp mini comics (short stories?) … and they’re more than just ‘MANTIS SHRIMP SMASH!’ (but there will probably be some smashing anyway … because if there’s no smashing there’s no point in mantis shrimp being the main character … other than drawing something really difficult in every panel?)

whatsthetimemrswoolf: Hello followers! Pictured here is Poppet...

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 12:56:59 +0100

whatsthetimemrswoolf:

Hello followers! Pictured here is Poppet the House Hob. Poppet uses her fairy knowledge to answer questions in What’s the Time, Mrs Woolf? But this time Nobody has sent Poppet a question yet, and the deadline for the next issue is only 2 days away! (1st May)

Poppet will be very sad if nobody gives her a question to answer. If you have a question, a problem, or you need advice, please send your queries to Poppet at this address:

whatsthetimemrsewoolf@gmail.com

She’s learned how to use email specially so you can ask her things!

but maybe not questions like … ‘Would you like some toast?’

yep. I went to see Peace play in Birmingham. I didn’t draw...

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 09:52:00 +0100

yep. I went to see Peace play in Birmingham. I didn’t draw them - the guys in the sketches are from Jaws. Peace brought too many strobe lights for drawing. TOO MANY. (sorry I’m not cool enough to handle them. just stand there awkwardly scrunching my face up wishing they stop … oh I’m such a party pooper. but seriously the music is loud enough I don’t need to leave the gig blind too (I like loud music))

err thought I’d attach the little review I wrote last summer for that music zine we printed in the autumn. I don’t commute to birmingham any more so it’s weird reading it back.

hopefully there will be another music zine. I have a couple of articles and illustrations that are drafted. I take so long to write so I have to start early.

inspiredcomics: Poppet! Sarah has worked hard this year and...

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 16:50:20 +0100

inspiredcomics:

Poppet! Sarah has worked hard this year and created 2 comics for our anthology. Her second story is about Poppet and her fairy friends causing mischief! These are Sarah’s character sheets for the comic. Poppet also runs her own regular ‘ask poppet’ question feature in What’s The Time Mrs. Woolf? (quarterly zine created by Sarah and Lily)

This is the last of the design and development posts. We have sent our comic files to the printers so I have the ‘playlist’ order ready to give you 1 page sneak peaks of everyone’s work.

The anthology should be ready in time to take to Bristol Expo and London MCM Expo in May followed by Manchester MCM Expo in July.

Thanks!!

Sammy

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My friends have a group tumblr for our anthology. please have a look and maybe follow it if you like it.

makes me slightly sad that tumblr would prefer to see quick drawings of tapes than comics that take a lot of work. I guess thats something to do with the instantness of scrolling and clicking the little heart.

but yeah, I’m glad I’ve never tried kickstarter .. can’t imagine I can ask people for money if I can’t get them to follow a project blog.

giantrhinos: Annie and her friends I drew this on a train...

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:43:04 +0100

giantrhinos:

Annie and her friends

I drew this on a train … made it up as I went a long. all the fun. so much fun