Happy #nonbinarypeoplesday! Words might not convey everything, but today's the day to talk about the lived experiences of non-binary people all over the world 🖌️: #MiddleDistance, Mylo Choy #NonbinaryAwarenessWeek #nonbinary #selfmadehero #queercomics

Conspiring to cause a public nuisance (climate activism edition) is worth a 5 year stretch Yet the criminal justice system is can’t investigate and prosecute crime without Kafka-esque delay and chaos, then there’s no space (never mind rehabilitation/treatment) in prisons

We had *such* fun with ⁦Lucy Starbuck Braidley⁩ at Comic Boom as part of our participation in this year’s ⁦ComicArtFest⁩. Hear about how stories can change the world, interpreting history, what a ‘reluctant reader’ even is, and loads of process stuff podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/com…

We’re clinging on here, but feeling increasingly disinclined to feed the hate-machine 😔 We’re so fond of the friends and community we’ve found here and just can’t give up on that, but we’re more active on insta these days, come and find us there…

‘Rise like Lions after slumber In unvanquishable number, Shake your chains to earth like dew Which in sleep had fallen on you Ye are many — they are few.’ 205 years ago today, protestors demanding the vote in Manchester were killed in what became known as the Peterloo Massacre.

We're thrilled that Scarlett and Sophie Rickard, The Rickard Sisters, will be joining us at No Limits. They'll be talking about their graphic adaptations, Eisner Award nominee, The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists, and No Surrender. #nolimitsfest

Here’s the development - from story board to the finished page - of a scene from The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists where Owen talks to his cat about what’s on his mind. Sometimes talking to a pet is the best way to get internal thoughts into the page (also works in real life)

1/7 This week's guests are Sophie and Scarlett Rickard - who together make graphic novels. If you've ever wondered what graphic novels are, or how they are made, then this is the episode for you! #graphicnovel SelfMadeHero Rickard Sisters

I'm increasingly wary of such advice/guidelines/rules regarding phones for kids, as it all depends on two assumptions - All parents know better about phones etc. - All parents can be trusted to prioritise their child's wellbeing But... neither of these are true /1

The early weeks of Covid were such a stark demonstration of this. Retail, distribution and public service roles suddenly became so vital people were expected to expose themselves to the virus. This recognition was short lived

I made an art gallery for my brother’s Guinea pig - I think he likes it

The No Limits Festival is back for 2024 Held at Normanby Hall Country Park Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd September. FREE ENTRY TO ALL Something for everyone Celebrating culture, creativity, heritage and community in North Lincolnshire. Lots more news following-something for everyone

Our thoughts are with everyone working in probation services right now, striving to keep people safe during an entirely predictable crisis caused by systemic underfunding and failed privatisation. To care for and about people rejected by society is a radical act ✊

If you’re looking for the world’s procrastinating writers making all the jokes about ‘the concept of a plan’ try b l u e s k y which feels like the Old Days on here