Wednesday 15 February 2012

We Got You Covered

A little while ago, we put a call out via Twitter, Facebook and other means to find cover art for the anthology.

We got a few expressions of interest and thanks to all of those who emailed us, you're all super, but when we were approached by none other than Jon Sommariva, we couldn't say no to what he had in store for us.

Emma-Jean, Katie, Ryan and myself met Jon in the now infamous Wig & Pen pub (which I know hold responsible for housing every major decision in Canberra, ever), where we discussed ideas for what he would do with the cover.

In the time since then he has delivered and what we got is amazing, what I had in my head from his description didn't even come close to what we found in the Beginnings inbox. Amazing, just amazing.

Recently, via his Twitter account, Jon shared a little sneaky peeky of his work, here it is again, for those who may have missed it...


Saturday 7 January 2012

Preview da Pages

The deadline is whooshing towards us... and as the grindstone scrapes along some artistic noses, sparks of visual delight are dropping our way.
Below are sketches, inked drawings and even some complete and coloured panels that the contributors towards Beginnings are happy to tease us with.


By Ele Jenkins. Lineart for 'Heartland' written by Tom Dullermond.



Sneaky-peek of a panel drawn, inked and coloured by Emma-Jean Stewart


 A few inked scenes from Katie Ryan's 'Feather Whisker'


A claw-chewing panel by Mike Perry

Pre-ordering of 'Beginnings' for a puny $20 is available right now through our Indigogo Page or by contacting us directly at beginnings.anthology@gmail.com

The ACT comic group as a whole would love to thank our many talented contributors. Now put your noses back on them grindstones thingies! 

Thursday 5 January 2012

Wanted: Cover Artist

We are seeking submissions of concepts/art for the cover of the Anthology.

We need to make a decision by the end of the month, and the finished artwork would be needed soon (within 10 days) after that.

You don't need to have anything in the anthology to be considered - just need to be Australian and/or living in Australia.

Concepts/​Art and/or questions should be emailed to Beginnings.Anthology@gmail.com ASAP

Please help us spread the word!