Comic Makers
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Aśka
Aśka (ASH-KA) is an energetic visual storyteller, comics maker and science communicator living in Perth. A hugely engaging and popular presenter, she is passionate about visual literacy, and has published more than ten books, comics and graphic novels including illustrating the CBCA notable Stars In Their Eyes (text by Jess Walton) with Fremantle Press (soon to be published by Graphix in North America).
Aśka is part of the organising team for the Perth Comic Arts Festival, regularly contributes to The School Magazine and is an active member of the Australian children’s publishing community. She is also a recipient of several government Arts grants, prizes, and the May Gibbs Fellowship. She is working on a graphic novel.
Photo credit Emanuel Rudnicki
Georgina Chadderton
Georgina Chadderton is a freelance cartoonist and educator from Adelaide. Gina runs a variety of workshops in comic-making, art and drawing skills for kids, teens and adults. She is working on her graphic novel memoir; Oh, Brother, which will be published simultaneously by Penguin Random House and Random House Graphic in four territories; the US, UK, Canada and Australia, in 2024.
Photo credit Gabriel Clark.
Serena Geddes
Serena Geddes is an international author/illustrator, ex Disney artist and a lover of dogs and coffee. She has illustrated over seventy titles for picture books and middle grade readers and is about to step into the colourful world of graphic novels. Some of her works include Rosie and Rasmus (USA) the Lulu Bell, Misty Inn and Pepper Creek Ponies series. In her spare time, she captures her life through sketches and comics, seeks out humour in her week and teaches illustration and mindfulness journaling. Serena works both digitally and traditionally in watercolour and pencil. Serena is working on a graphic novel series for middle grade readers.
Scott Pritchett
Scott Pritchett is a comic creator based in Fremantle/Walyalup, on Whadjuk land in Western Australia. He mainly tells stories about fantasy shenanigans, magic and nature in a warm and comforting tone and art style. Scott is currently working on his debut fantasy & adventure graphic novel series, Stoneseeker, with Affirm Press. Scott is a regular attendee at comics festivals around Australia and a big advocate for independent Australian comics.
Robin Tatlow Lord
Robin Tatlow-Lord is an illustrator, writer and cartoonist living in Adelaide, on Kaurna land. Working with pencils, watercolor, ink, collage and digital techniques, Robin has a great love of character and storytelling and has illustrated a number of picture books. Robin is currently illustrating a middle grade series with Affirm Press and has a middle grade graphic novel series in development. She also conducts kids' art workshops and is the Education Coordinator for Patch Theatre.