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Gen is alone, with only their robot companion Hare and the creatures they tend to for company. When Gen and Hare discover a creature they've never seen before, Gen's world - and even Gen themself - begins to fall apart. 

Flesh & Flora is the newest comic from creator @prehistoricfrog! 40 pages, available in print or PDF as part of the Quindrie Press 2023 comic collection, now on Kickstarter!

#flesh & flora #2023 collection #prehistoricfrog #norrie

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#@PrehistoricFrog #arcee #cup #Soundwave #decepticons #autobots #Transformers #Art #design #character art #character design #cartoons #80s cartoons #1980s #80s

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Some concept art for Find a Seat, my graphic novel that will be part of the @quindriepress 2023 collection!

Doing these initial sketches helped me solidify the idea, but also prove to myself that I could actually draw it haha

Check out the other artists @elljwalker @bethfuller @prehistoricfrog

And sign up to be notified when the Kickstarter goes live HERE

#comic #kickstarter #quindrie press #indie comics #comics #art #illustration #mushrooms #body horror

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My take on Norrie Millar's DTIYS rollerskating catgirl. twitter.com/PrehistoricFrog/st… Haven't had this much fun in a while drawing and also it made me realise just how damn good Norrie is at this whole art thing ( I mean I already knew, but this served as a nice refresher).

#catgirl #cat #rollerskate #skate #dtiys #digitalart #digital drawing #digital arwork #juice #Rollerskating catgirl #Rollerskating

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This week's spotlight is on NORRIE and his comic Flesh & Flora. NORRIE is a comics creator, illustrator and character designer from Scotland. He lives in Dundee, drinks coffee and watches the birds from his window. He has no complaints.(@prehistoricfrog | website | instagram | twitter)

"Flesh & Flora follows two synthetic characters, Gen and Hare, who are doing their best to hold onto their humanity in a strange new world, prompting them to question each other's mortality. The arrival of an unknown species puts their differing perspectives to the test and may jeopardise both characters' very existence." 

Read the spotlight below the cut!

NORRIE's goal with Flesh & Flora was to create a book that if he saw, he'd want to pick up straight away. "I love the feeling of picking up a book and that being all I talk about for about six months. That's the essence of comics! I've always been interested in themes of identity and the human consciousness, especially when they are placed onto seemingly non-human characters, and I wanted to use those themes to think about very human concepts like ego and in particular the fabrication of responsibility. to make us feel important and in control of our world.

"I'm also fascinated when people describe the world as a character, like what does that mean? So I wanted to really run with that to an extreme: the world in Flesh & Flora is a character in the way that as nature, it is living and breathing but it's also an amalgamation of undulating flesh and a tangle of pulsating wire, flourishing amongst the flora. I primarily wanted it to be an uncanny image but also work as a sign that this world is evolving and that evolution is a process that takes such a long time, what would it feel like to be amongst those who haven't realised it's happened? This is the position I wanted to show Gen and Hare in really wanting to be able to explore this idea and their reaction to being left behind."

NORRIE's love of sci-fi, particularly robots and mechs, is clear throughout his work. "Look, I'm a simple little guy. I've got no shame in admitting that. I like cool robots, hot babes and bananas sci-fi. I've spent a lot of time reminding myself it's fine to indulge in these things artistically but basically, I grew up watching Anime vhs's like Bubblegum Crisis, Patlabor, Dominion Tank Police and Ghost in the Shell, and obviously there's a strong Cyberpunk vein running through these films and shows that's very exciting on a visual level to a kid. Once you grow and you revisit these stories there's much more going on, usually these questions of what makes us human, etc. than just the surface level Cyberpunk motifs that are plastered on everything these days.

"I love Headlopper by Andrew Maclean and Apocalyptigirl has had a big influence on me. Homunculus by Joe Sparrow is an incredible comic. I'm constantly thinking about SOMA by Frictional Games and more recently SIGNALIS by rose-engine really struck a chord and has already got me thinking about future stories." 

For aspiring comic creators, NORRIE has this advice: "Focus on what you love. Comics are hard so you should make sure that you are passionate about what you work on, don't try to please other people – there's no pleasing them anyway. If you want to be a creator, you should create for yourself. You'll always have an audience that way. I think people that appreciate good comics can see work that's honest, you don't have to be the best at drawing or be the next flash in the pan creator, just be yourself and don't be intimidated by others. There is always a place for you."

You may also be interested in some of NORRIE's other upcoming work! "I'm currently working on character artwork for the amazing video game AERO GPX. It's a futuristic anti-grav racer in the style of F-Zero but very much with its own twist. It's roughly scheduled for a 2024 release, it looks amazing and you can wishlist it on Steam now!"  

 You can pick up Flesh & Flora, alongside the other three comics in our 2023 collection, right here on Kickstarter! 

#2023 collection #flesh & flora #NORRIE #prehistoricfrog

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⚜️ Coming soon to Kickstarter ⚜️

From the publisher behind Wolvendaughter comes four more fantastic short comics, launching on Kickstarter on May 10th!

Featuring the incredible work of @elljwalker, @pppondi, @prehistoricfrog, and @bethfuller, with editing by @haridraws and @evegwood.

Want to be the first to support us when we launch? Sign up for a reminder on Kickstarter!

#news #2023 collection #catharsis #find a seat #flesh & flora #witching hour #body horror warning

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🐉 LIVE ON KICKSTARTER 🐉

From the publisher behind Wolvendaughter comes four more fantastic short comics! Check out the Kickstarter here!

Catharsis by @elljwalker: Dimitri is an aspiring heavy metal musician with one small problem: he's too shy to share any of his music. Well, okay, two problems: he's shy and he has also accidentally summoned a demon made of his own anxieties, and it's about to tell everyone all his deepest, darkest secrets.

Find a Seat by @pppondi: It's hard being dumped. It's even harder when, on the way home from being dumped, you get on the wrong train. Some would say the hardest thing of all is being dumped, getting on the wrong train, then finding out that the train belongs to Death and they don't plan on letting you leave.

Flesh & Flora by @prehistoricfrog: Gen is alone, with only their robot companion Hare and the creatures they tend to for company. When Gen and Hare discover a creature they've never seen before, Gen's world - and even Gen themself - begins to fall apart.

Witching Hour by @bethfuller: Esio knows all the rules about travelling to the fae realm: stick to the path, don't say your name, and don't eat any offered food. She is determined to make it to the realm's castle and ask for a wish from the mysterious being who lives there. Unfortunately for her, a struggling stockbroker has invited himself along for the dangerous journey.

Want to get your hands on these gorgeous comics? Head to Kickstarter!

#news #2023 collection #catharsis #find a seat #witching hour #flesh & flora

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We’ve worked with so many fantastic creators over the past two years, all with different styles, creative processes, and approaches to comic-making. Here’s 16 artists’ advice for aspiring comic creators!

“You really just have to do it. Start something, get that experience, finish it or not - move onto the next project. Gotta keep going. Comics take time. Might as well start now.” - @sticksandsharks

"Read comics you love and try to figure out why they are so good, read as broadly as you can and try as many different styles and ideas as you can. Follow what is fun and interesting to you, rather than what seems like the “professional” or “right” way to do it.” - @toadlett

"Start with something small, maybe a few panels or a few pages, and finish it. Then do the same again. Making comics can be a very solitary activity, so find others that are doing the same thing, and do it with support.” - Julie Campbell

“Don’t wait until you’re a comics master to start making something, you will learn so much more by sitting down and drawing. You can always come back to your original idea and try it a different way. You might love your next attempt.” - Jem Milton

“Tell stories YOU want to tell. There’s no real value in chasing trends - others are already doing it after all. What people are interested in is reading the story only YOU can tell. You have a unique life experience that no-one else can replicate.” - Chris Manson

“A simple, practical piece of advice I would give someone would be to get a cork board. Being able to use a cork board to lay out your thumbnails is very useful! Just seeing it all laid out can help reduce the anxiety of a larger project.” - Thomas Heitler

“Finish comics. A mediocre finished story is always better than an unfinished/unseen magnum opus. Making mistakes and bad art is something everyone should get used to.” - Jack Devereaux

“Try to entertain yourself and maybe one or two other people. Make comics for in-jokes no one else understands, or ideas that come to your mind. Try not to think about doing everything all at once.” - Robbie Kieran

“Don’t worry too much about finishing things. Even an unfinished project will teach you an incredible amount. Don’t let a fear of an unfinished work hold you back from starting a project that you’re passionate about.” - @ariadnearca

“Drop the ‘aspiring’ and dive in. Have you already doodled the cool scenes you’re excited about? Then congrats, you’re a comic artist. Get started on page 1 so I can see it.” - @spiremint

“Create the stories you want to make and that you want to read. Forget about what you think a publisher or a potential audience might want.” - @domduongart

“Make sure you’re making comics for YOU, not what you think other people want! If you have enthusiasm for your project, it will always shine through. If it’s a slog, and you’re not enjoying it, hit the bricks!” - @elljwalker

“Keep going. Keep obsessing over those things you love. Keep making things. Keep sharing them with people. Take breaks.” - @pppondi

“Your comic will never be perfect, but thats okay - it’s good even! You learn while you work, even if it’s just learning what you would change next time. It’s good to make mistakes, it’s good to learn and grow.” - @kroovv

“If you want to be a creator, you should create for yourself. You’ll always have an audience that way. I think people that appreciate good comics can see work that’s honest. Just be yourself. There is always a place for you.” - @prehistoricfrog

“If you have a story, get it down. You don’t need to consider yourself a comic artist to make a comic. If you can draw, and you need to say something, just start drawing boxes and see where it goes.” - @bethfuller

If you’d like to pick up a comic from any of the artists featured here, check out the Quindrie Press shop or the Kickstarter we’re running for our new comic collection!

What's your advice for people who are just starting out in comics?

#quindriepress #quindrie press

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SKREEP! Four brand new comics from @prehistoricfrog, @elljwalker, @pppondi, and @bethfuller are on the horizon! You're not going to want to miss these, stay tuned. Follow any of our artists or this account for updates!

#news #2023 collection #flesh and flora

[bethfuller]

AND THAT'S A WRAP!!!

i'm honestly amazed and touched by the support on this project. I've worked on Witching Hour for years, and while it's a relatively simple story, it's a small part of a larger narrative that I hold very dear.

@quindriepress have been incredibly helpful, kind and lovely at every stage of the journey, and the work created by @pppondi @elljwalker and @prehistoricfrog is such a showcase of talent!

that's it for Witching Hour until it arrives in your hands, but definitely expect to see more of Ted and Esio.

and one more time - THANK YOU !

#FUCKIN. WAHOOO #witching hour #teddyposting

[quindriepress]

A page from FLESH & FLORA by @prehistoricfrog!

Gen is alone, with only their robot companion Hare and the creatures they tend to for company. When Gen and Hare discover a creature they've never seen before, Gen's world - and even Gen themself - begins to fall apart.

🐉 Available in print and PDF at quindriepress.com!

#flesh & flora #cyborg #robot #mecha #mech design

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🎉 2023 collection launch party 🎉

🟠 Where: Lighthouse Bookshop, Edinburgh

🟡 When: 2nd August, 7pm

🟢 What: Panel discussion followed by book signing and drinks!

🔵 In-person and online tickets available!

🟣 Book here: https://lighthousebookshop.com/events/quindrie-press-comic-extravaganza

Join editors @evegwood and @haridraws in discussion with creators @elljwalker, @pppondi, and @prehistoricfrog as they talk about the comic-making process and the inspiration behind their stories 🎉 @bethfuller will unfortunately not be able to attend, but will be there in spirit.

#news #events #book launch #2023 collection

[quindriepress]

Exciting news for our 2023 collection backers - PDF rewards have been sent out! Check your email inbox and spam folder for emails with subject lines that begin with [itch.io]. Happy reading! ✨🐉

Our amazing artists @elljwalker, @pppondi, @prehistoricfrog, and @bethfuller worked hard on these comics for a year and a half, so if you enjoy them be sure to shoot some praise their way!

Waiting for the print copies first? Postage should begin at the end of the month!

#2023 collection

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🚨 Important update! 🚨

The price of our short comics will be increasing from £8 to £10 in the new year! If you've been thinking about picking up any of these six wonderful comics, get them before Dec 15th when we close for the holidays:

Catharsis by @elljwalker The Beechwood Helm by @toadlett Find a Seat by @pppondi Flesh & Flora by @prehistoricfrog Witching Hour by @bethfuller Wolvendaughter by @sticksandsharks

🐉 quindriepress.com

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