Ewe Don’t Want to Miss This – Sheep Trek takes off!

Earlier this month, as part of the free online event #LICAFLIVE, the Lakes International Comic Art Festival ran a “Pass the Panel” project, challenging 16 artists to create a 16-page story with the loosest of storylines, directed by Luke and Joe McGarry.

Looking Back on #LICAFLIVE – and forward into 2021

2020 may have been a bit, well, average – to say the least. But for hundreds who tuned in – and continue to tune in thanks to the 90 plus interviews, presentations and workshops still online, and some virtual exhibitions, too – the Lakes International Comic Art Festival managed to put smiles on many a comic lover’s face with #LICAFLIVE, a wonderful online celebration of comics.

How to Animate DIY Style with Joe & Luke McGarry

In our exclusive workshop, they share their insider tips on how to create professional quality animation on a home computer, add special effects, sound effects, and record your own soundtrack.

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How to Draw Caricatures with Tom Richmond

You’ll draw along with Tom as he breaks down the process of creating a successful caricature.

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How to Crowdfund with Ben Cullis & Tom Ward

Tom Ward (Merrick: The Sensational Elephantman), and Ben Cullis (The 77), share how they approach their successful crowdfunding campaigns and answer all your questions.

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How to Think with Steven Appleby

He explores - with exercises and thought experiments - where ideas come from; creating characters and imaginary worlds… bringing them to life by underpinning them with real lived experience so they feel and become ‘true’.

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How to Write for Comics with Joe Kelly

Joe focuses on the engines of serialized storytelling: Motivation, Theme, & Cast Building - with a dash of the more granular elements such as panel count, ATP (across the page), and collaboration with an artist.

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How to be a Cintiq Maestro with Jason Chatfield

From the drawing board to the drawing tablet. A merging of traditional and digital drawing techniques using the latest in creative technology from Wacom.

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How to Draw from Observation with Lucy Sullivan

Participants were drawing along with Lucy as they tackled perspective, foreshortening and capturing real life.

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Stephen L. Holland outlines his plans for his time as Comics Laureate

Over the weekend, we reported on the appointment of Stephen L. Holland – owner of the independent comics shop Page 45, and a fervent comics advocate, freelance artist, tutor and more, as Comics Laureate for 2021 – 2023, announced during the LICAF LIVE – the free virtual replacement for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival this weekend.