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  • Creator Talks: Heide Solbrig

    Creator Talks: Heide Solbrig

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    BCR invites you to the launch of the first in a series of Creator Talks on Sunday July 12, 2015 at 2:00 pm. First up is local writer, filmmaker, and media artist Heide Solbrig who will discuss her transmedia project The Dandelion King: an autobiographical story told through a graphic novel, six short films, an interactive app, archival footage, and a playable game. The talk will take place at the new Boston Comics Workspace, located at 561 Windsor Street, Studio 306, in Somerville, Mass.

    Solbrig, also known as WhateverFloatsYourBoat Productions, will describe how she developed the ambitious scope of her project, with its innovative interactive and multimedia elements. She will explain her storytelling process as well as the recent publication of the first installment of her graphic novel. This is an excellent educational opportunity for any comics and multimedia enthusiast, both novices and experts alike. BCR intends to host more events such as this in the future to bring community members together to explore creative techniques and style.

    About Heide Solbrig
    Through multimedia, Solbrig tells stories that concentrate on how economics, history, and politics impact us in deeply personal ways. Solbrig holds several advanced degrees, including an MFA in Conceptual Design/Information Arts from San Francisco State University and a Ph.D. in Communication from The University of California, San Diego. Please find more information about Solbrig and her project at www.dandyking.net/.

    Purchase the book here!

    When: Sunday July 12, 2015 at 2:00 pm
    Where:  561 Windsor Street, Studio 306, in Somerville

    Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/403304579856479/
    Calendar Event available here.

    Poster Link: http://bostoncomics.com/?p=2974

     

  • Roundup: Comics Confection

    Roundup: Comics Confection

    The Comics Confection, held on Saturday 20 June, marked the first event for the Boston Comics Workspace (see more here). There were mounds of baked goods for consumption, comics to examine, doodles to draw, and excellent company.

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    A number of BCR members and friends were in attendance (pictured are Patrick Flaherty, David Marshall, Cathy Leamy, Catalina Rufin, Heide Solbrig, Donna Martinez, James Mobius, Olivia Li, Dan Mazur, Ludgy Jean-Baptiste, Jesse Schuh, and Jesse Lonergan, among others). Quite a few people brought their own work to share and add to our growing comic library. The collection contains not only BCR anthologies, but also the work of our members, some of which includes Inaction Comics published by Kimball Anderson, The Jenergan Solution by Dan Mazur, Highland Girl by Catalina Rufin, The Dandelion King by Heide Solbrig, Late August by Neil Johnson, Inky Stories #4 by David Marshall, and so many more, all available for perusing and purchase in one convenient location! Is your book not featured? Feel free to stop by the Workspace and drop a few copies off.

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    Besides flipping through comics, those in attendance took up ink and crayon and set to doing what they do best! It was wonderful to see the doodles and collaborations decorating our table. The food was good, the comics were many, and the conversation was engaging and plentiful, running the gambit from brush strokes to Doctor Who. I cannot think of a better way to have spent an afternoon. Keep your eyes peeled and your ears open for news of our next event!

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    Photos are courtesy of  Dan Mazur (danmazur), David Marshall (inkydavid), and Olivia Li (lovianart).

  • The Comics Confection

    The Comics Confection

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    The Boston Comics Roundtable cordially invites you to the Comics Confection, our inaugural event to celebrate our new shared workspace. The event will be hosted at the Boston Comics Workspace, located at  561 Windsor Street outside of Inman Square in Somerville. Please join us from 2 to 6 pm on Saturday June 20th to explore the space, check out our equipment, play some games, and enjoy some sweet treats and even sweeter anthologies. Homemade baked goods and BCR anthologies will be available for sale and all proceeds will go toward benefiting the Workspace. Please bring your comics old and new to share. Good times will be had all around. We hope to see you there!

    When: Saturday June 20, from 2 to 6 pm.
    Where: Boston Comics Workspace, located at 561 Windsor St, Studio 306 Somerville, MA 02143.

    Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/632016556935131/
    Calendar Event: Google Calendar

  • Boston Comics Workspace!

    Boston Comics Workspace!

    The Boston Comics Roundtable is pleased to present the Boston Comics Workspace. Working in tandem with the media and comics artist Heide Solbrig (also known as Whatever Floats Your Boat Productions), BCR now has access to a spacious studio and event space, conveniently located at 561 Windsor Street in the TAZA Chocolate Factory building outside of Inman Square in Somerville.

    The Workspace will operate in addition to our regular weekly BCR meetings in the Cambridge Public Library and will provide access to studio work and event space as well as printing resources for the group. We hope the Workspace will grow the Boston comics community and further the professional development of our members. (more…)