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Danie Stirling

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I make comics! CRUMBS (Etch/Clarion), SMALL BLESSINGS and more-- see https://whitherling.carrd.co for info!πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Rep'd by Marietta Zacker at Gallt & Zacker Literary Agency.

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Digital graphic showing Lucy and Graham, the protagonists of my webtoon Gourmet Hound, standing in front of a screenshot of the Penguin Random House page for "Gourmet Hound, Vol. 1". Lucy says, "We're excited to announce... Gourmet Hound is coming to print!" A little version of my author avatar is in the bottom right corner, saying, "Thank you!"

Digital graphic showing Lucy and Graham, the protagonists of my webtoon Gourmet Hound, standing in front of a screenshot of the Penguin Random House page for "Gourmet Hound, Vol. 1". Lucy says, "We're excited to announce... Gourmet Hound is coming to print!" A little version of my author avatar is in the bottom right corner, saying, "Thank you!"

A second graphic with an enlarged version of the cover on it. Above it reads, "On sale October 27"

A second graphic with an enlarged version of the cover on it. Above it reads, "On sale October 27"

🍎 β˜•οΈ "Gourmet Hound, Vol. 1" will be coming to print as a graphic novel this fall! β˜•οΈ 🍎

I'm so excited to finally be able to announce the graphic novel version of Gourmet Hound! Volume 1 will be on sale October 27, 2026! #GourmetHound

Preorder here: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/827227...

28.02.2026 20:47 πŸ‘ 128 πŸ” 51 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 11
An inked comic illustration of two characters with their foreheads pressed together. Each has a slight smile and an expression of determination and/or challenge.

An inked comic illustration of two characters with their foreheads pressed together. Each has a slight smile and an expression of determination and/or challenge.

Tuesday comic-adjacent silliness~

24.02.2026 13:59 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Brian Eno quote: Whatever you now find weird, ugly, uncomfortable and nasty about a new medium will surely become its signature. CD distortion, the jitteriness of digital video, the crap sound of 8-bit - all of these will be cherished and emulated as soon as they can be avoided. It’s the sound of failure: so much modern art is the sound of things going out of control, of a medium pushing to its limits and breaking apart. The distorted guitar sound is the sound of something too loud for the medium supposed to carry it. The blues singer with the cracked voice is the sound of an emotional cry too powerful for the throat that releases it. The excitement of grainy film, of bleached-out black and white, is the excitement of witnessing events too momentous for the medium assigned to record them.

Brian Eno quote: Whatever you now find weird, ugly, uncomfortable and nasty about a new medium will surely become its signature. CD distortion, the jitteriness of digital video, the crap sound of 8-bit - all of these will be cherished and emulated as soon as they can be avoided. It’s the sound of failure: so much modern art is the sound of things going out of control, of a medium pushing to its limits and breaking apart. The distorted guitar sound is the sound of something too loud for the medium supposed to carry it. The blues singer with the cracked voice is the sound of an emotional cry too powerful for the throat that releases it. The excitement of grainy film, of bleached-out black and white, is the excitement of witnessing events too momentous for the medium assigned to record them.

Bringing back this evergreen Brain Eno quote on the matter

15.02.2026 20:33 πŸ‘ 43 πŸ” 15 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A digital ink illustration of a person leaning forward on a flat surface, looking at the viewer. One hand dangles a rose, while the other holds a few plucked petals.

A digital ink illustration of a person leaning forward on a flat surface, looking at the viewer. One hand dangles a rose, while the other holds a few plucked petals.

Little style experiment😌

12.02.2026 01:49 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The first three episodes are giving me such library nostalgia! I’ll be looking forward to reading more.😊

12.02.2026 02:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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In the process of uploading my silly little library comic to webtoon! You should check it outπŸ‘€ #webcomic
www.webtoons.com/en/canvas/th...

12.02.2026 01:32 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A digital ink illustration of a person leaning forward on a flat surface, looking at the viewer. One hand dangles a rose, while the other holds a few plucked petals.

A digital ink illustration of a person leaning forward on a flat surface, looking at the viewer. One hand dangles a rose, while the other holds a few plucked petals.

Little style experiment😌

12.02.2026 01:49 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

More of the sameπŸ™ƒ

05.02.2026 14:13 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

More of the sameπŸ™ƒ

05.02.2026 14:13 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
a bowl filled with ceramic worry stones shaped like cats

a bowl filled with ceramic worry stones shaped like cats

the forbidden candy

04.02.2026 22:32 πŸ‘ 2380 πŸ” 621 πŸ’¬ 23 πŸ“Œ 3
A sketch of two people reading a large paper map. The one holding the map looks up at the the person behind her, who has his hands over her ears. Both are grinning.

A sketch of two people reading a large paper map. The one holding the map looks up at the the person behind her, who has his hands over her ears. Both are grinning.

Focus πŸ“–

04.02.2026 19:22 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Hello please read my comic about a shy little black girl here sunprincesscomic.com/comic/26-17-...

Or throw me some ko-fi for the PDFs!

bsky.app/profile/geoh...

03.02.2026 00:33 πŸ‘ 251 πŸ” 191 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 2
An illustration of a character looking up at the leaves overhead as large, sparkling drops of water fall down towards them.

An illustration of a character looking up at the leaves overhead as large, sparkling drops of water fall down towards them.

Droplets🌧️

01.02.2026 14:19 πŸ‘ 39 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A poster with a green and white background (art by Calcifer Poolar) reads "Fabulist Art Wanted" with the call for applications in black text.

A poster with a green and white background (art by Calcifer Poolar) reads "Fabulist Art Wanted" with the call for applications in black text.

Artist wanted! In conjunction with @tricon-hfx.bsky.social this May, we're looking to exhibit a Nova Scotia artist who works with fabulist, speculative, or otherwise fanciful themes!

If you are interested, please email tridenthalifax@eastlink.ca with an introduction & link to your work.

27.01.2026 16:06 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 20 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
The first time I witnessed someone get abducted was Sunday, December 14th, 2025.
ICE left behind his wife and an infant child in the car.
The family was going to church.
"We pulled over, but then they told us they would take us too if we did anything. We have our own baby in the back seat."
None of us knew what to do. No one tells you how useless you feel when someone is taken.

The first time I witnessed someone get abducted was Sunday, December 14th, 2025. ICE left behind his wife and an infant child in the car. The family was going to church. "We pulled over, but then they told us they would take us too if we did anything. We have our own baby in the back seat." None of us knew what to do. No one tells you how useless you feel when someone is taken.

The next abduction I witnessed was a couple weeks later.
Both times, I hadn't even gotten out of bed yet when I heard the whistles.
I was better at responding the second time. There's not a lot you can do except make noise and be annoying.
I'm good at being annoying.
At this point, being annoying is liable to get you shot or tear gassed or blinded. 
It is what it is.

The next abduction I witnessed was a couple weeks later. Both times, I hadn't even gotten out of bed yet when I heard the whistles. I was better at responding the second time. There's not a lot you can do except make noise and be annoying. I'm good at being annoying. At this point, being annoying is liable to get you shot or tear gassed or blinded. It is what it is.

Focusing on anything but the occupation has been difficult. That's what I've come to call it now--an occupation. What else do you call a bunch of soldier bullies driving around the streets trying to find people to kidnap?
I try to be more present for my friends and neighbors.
"Hey, do you have some time to drop off some donations this weekend?"
"Yeah, I'll do a Costco run!"
"I've got some blankets and coats to donate."
"I can come pick them up tomorrow! You guys need anything from the store?"

Focusing on anything but the occupation has been difficult. That's what I've come to call it now--an occupation. What else do you call a bunch of soldier bullies driving around the streets trying to find people to kidnap? I try to be more present for my friends and neighbors. "Hey, do you have some time to drop off some donations this weekend?" "Yeah, I'll do a Costco run!" "I've got some blankets and coats to donate." "I can come pick them up tomorrow! You guys need anything from the store?"

"Is anyone available to watch the bus stop?"
"I can!"

[An image of two people at a bus stop. They're both wearing whistles.]

A news article clipping: ICE detains 4 Colombia Heights students, including 5- and 10-year-olds sent to Texas. Colombia Heights Public Schools leaders addressed the ICE surge into the district, saying the community is "shattered."

And they say they're "catching criminals." Sure.

"Is anyone available to watch the bus stop?" "I can!" [An image of two people at a bus stop. They're both wearing whistles.] A news article clipping: ICE detains 4 Colombia Heights students, including 5- and 10-year-olds sent to Texas. Colombia Heights Public Schools leaders addressed the ICE surge into the district, saying the community is "shattered." And they say they're "catching criminals." Sure.

stories from Minneapolis.

#iceoutmpls #iceoutcomics #iceoutofmpls

23.01.2026 21:15 πŸ‘ 303 πŸ” 157 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0

Yeah, and only a few months from now!! The best kind of waiting☺️✨

21.01.2026 13:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Network Effect is EVERYTHING!😭 That one and Exit Strategy are my top two, I could never choose between them. Looking SO longingly ahead to May when Platform Decay comes out…

21.01.2026 13:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Two people in winter coats stand in front of a shop in early morning light. One is opening the door and tucking keys in a pocket. The other holds a pair of coffee cups. their breath and the coffee cups send puffs of steam into the cold air.

Two people in winter coats stand in front of a shop in early morning light. One is opening the door and tucking keys in a pocket. The other holds a pair of coffee cups. their breath and the coffee cups send puffs of steam into the cold air.

The cold early-morning feeling when the sun starts peeking out.😌

18.01.2026 18:02 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Two people in winter coats stand in front of a shop in early morning light. One is opening the door and tucking keys in a pocket. The other holds a pair of coffee cups. their breath and the coffee cups send puffs of steam into the cold air.

Two people in winter coats stand in front of a shop in early morning light. One is opening the door and tucking keys in a pocket. The other holds a pair of coffee cups. their breath and the coffee cups send puffs of steam into the cold air.

The cold early-morning feeling when the sun starts peeking out.😌

18.01.2026 18:02 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Book cover for graphic novel PRESIDENT OF THE ANIME CLUB published with First Second.

The title is written in white chalk on a chalk board. Our three protagonists sit on desks in front of the board reading manga and smiling. Doodles of a character in chibi form are on the chalkboard…who is she? πŸ‘€

Book cover for graphic novel PRESIDENT OF THE ANIME CLUB published with First Second. The title is written in white chalk on a chalk board. Our three protagonists sit on desks in front of the board reading manga and smiling. Doodles of a character in chibi form are on the chalkboard…who is she? πŸ‘€

cover reveal for our debut graphic novel PRESIDENT OF THE ANIME BOOK is here!!! out September 1st ! @diggymungo.bsky.social

#graphicnovel #books

16.01.2026 15:06 πŸ‘ 33 πŸ” 15 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hi #portfolioday! I’m Ash, a Canadian artist in search of full-time/freelance opportunities! I have 7+ years of experience in design for animation and illustration for backgrounds, characters, books and editorials ✨

portfolio: ashlenasharma.com
contact: ashlenasharmaart@gmail.com

13.01.2026 21:40 πŸ‘ 354 πŸ” 103 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0
The cover of the graphic novel Crumbs. Two characters stand facing each other, smiling. One carries a broom upside-down; the other hides floating cakes behind his back.

The cover of the graphic novel Crumbs. Two characters stand facing each other, smiling. One carries a broom upside-down; the other hides floating cakes behind his back.

A Halloween-themed illustration of two costumed characters meeting in midair for a dance in front of  skeletal trees and a large orange moon. One wears bat wings and a mask, while the other carries a pumpkin head.

A Halloween-themed illustration of two costumed characters meeting in midair for a dance in front of skeletal trees and a large orange moon. One wears bat wings and a mask, while the other carries a pumpkin head.

A digital pencil illustration of two characters chatting at a picnic shelter at the beach. On the table between them is a cooler. One has a towel over his shoulders and holds a cup of soda. The other is holding her hair down in the breeze and has taken a bite of her sandwich.

A digital pencil illustration of two characters chatting at a picnic shelter at the beach. On the table between them is a cooler. One has a towel over his shoulders and holds a cup of soda. The other is holding her hair down in the breeze and has taken a bite of her sandwich.

An ilustration of two characters in tall dune grass at night, silhouetted by light. The mood is hopeful and vaguely mysterious. The background is bisected by a curtain of light pushed back by the girl in the foreground, while the other character peeks out. An open toolbox lies on the ground in front of her and she holds a pair of open scissors in her hand.

An ilustration of two characters in tall dune grass at night, silhouetted by light. The mood is hopeful and vaguely mysterious. The background is bisected by a curtain of light pushed back by the girl in the foreground, while the other character peeks out. An open toolbox lies on the ground in front of her and she holds a pair of open scissors in her hand.

Happy #PortfolioDay! I'm Danie Stirling and I do graphic novels (and also cherish a little wish to be asked to do a few B&W spot illustrations someday).

🎨My Portfolio
πŸ“¨Links & Contact

13.01.2026 14:58 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hi #portfolioday! I'm Hanne, I'm a Mexican-Canadian background artist, and I've been unemployed since May! I'm available for both Freelance or Contract, Union or Non Union!

πŸ–₯️badnightstar.com
⭐Hanahazelart@gmail.com
(shares much appreciated!)

#Art #BGpaint #animation

13.01.2026 18:05 πŸ‘ 53 πŸ” 31 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 2

Hello #portfolioday!

I'm Mei, I'm a queer comic artist with a love for writing queer supernatural romances. Currently I'm working on my second comic project "My Werewolf Girlfriend", a free WLW webcomic.

Prev: WEBTOON, DC, Wattpad.

βœ‰οΈmrothsc@gmail.com
🎨www.speremint.com
🐺 mywerewolfgirlfriend.com

13.01.2026 17:24 πŸ‘ 149 πŸ” 56 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 1
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Hello Portfolio Day!

My names Crystal Jayme and I'm a comic artist currently drawing 2 graphic novels for Clarion/HarperCollins and 3 ongoing webcomics for Hiveworks!

I'm looking for GN work, Adult, YA, MG. Horror, Action, Historical & Book Covers!
scottycomicsportfolio.carrd.co
#portfolioday

10.10.2023 17:23 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
a stylized illustration of the clock tower in the middle of Mont Tremblant, QC with the ski hill in the background and a couple of people carrying a snowboard and skis trudging through the snow.

a stylized illustration of the clock tower in the middle of Mont Tremblant, QC with the ski hill in the background and a couple of people carrying a snowboard and skis trudging through the snow.

my hand holding a sticker that looks like a brightly-coloured "no parking anytime" sign vandalized to read "NO AI ANYTIME" instead

my hand holding a sticker that looks like a brightly-coloured "no parking anytime" sign vandalized to read "NO AI ANYTIME" instead

a bright, simple illustration of a winter snow-covered field in the prairies. The sky is a bright blue with big fluffy clouds on the horizon. Tufts of dead brown grass poke through the snow, and a crescent moon sit up high in the sky. A long freight train with brightly coloured cars snakes its way about two thirds of the way across the horizon,  far in the distance

a bright, simple illustration of a winter snow-covered field in the prairies. The sky is a bright blue with big fluffy clouds on the horizon. Tufts of dead brown grass poke through the snow, and a crescent moon sit up high in the sky. A long freight train with brightly coloured cars snakes its way about two thirds of the way across the horizon, far in the distance

power lines going down a back lane, silhouetted against a pink and purple twilight sky. the trees and houses along the lane are all cast in blue shadow. the colours are laid out in a way that suggests the bi flag. very bisexual lighting. a street lamp glows, and some birds flying in the distance.

power lines going down a back lane, silhouetted against a pink and purple twilight sky. the trees and houses along the lane are all cast in blue shadow. the colours are laid out in a way that suggests the bi flag. very bisexual lighting. a street lamp glows, and some birds flying in the distance.

Heyoooo #PortfolioDay!

I’m Alex, a Canadian illustrator/cartoonist on the prairies. Mostly focusing on tabling/print sales and taking on mural work at this time while I finish my first graphic novel!! #art

🌱 aplante.com/portfolio

aplante.com/shop (πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦)
www.inprnt.com/gallery/apla... (elsewhere)

13.01.2026 16:20 πŸ‘ 269 πŸ” 104 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The cover of the graphic novel Crumbs. Two characters stand facing each other, smiling. One carries a broom upside-down; the other hides floating cakes behind his back.

The cover of the graphic novel Crumbs. Two characters stand facing each other, smiling. One carries a broom upside-down; the other hides floating cakes behind his back.

A Halloween-themed illustration of two costumed characters meeting in midair for a dance in front of  skeletal trees and a large orange moon. One wears bat wings and a mask, while the other carries a pumpkin head.

A Halloween-themed illustration of two costumed characters meeting in midair for a dance in front of skeletal trees and a large orange moon. One wears bat wings and a mask, while the other carries a pumpkin head.

A digital pencil illustration of two characters chatting at a picnic shelter at the beach. On the table between them is a cooler. One has a towel over his shoulders and holds a cup of soda. The other is holding her hair down in the breeze and has taken a bite of her sandwich.

A digital pencil illustration of two characters chatting at a picnic shelter at the beach. On the table between them is a cooler. One has a towel over his shoulders and holds a cup of soda. The other is holding her hair down in the breeze and has taken a bite of her sandwich.

An ilustration of two characters in tall dune grass at night, silhouetted by light. The mood is hopeful and vaguely mysterious. The background is bisected by a curtain of light pushed back by the girl in the foreground, while the other character peeks out. An open toolbox lies on the ground in front of her and she holds a pair of open scissors in her hand.

An ilustration of two characters in tall dune grass at night, silhouetted by light. The mood is hopeful and vaguely mysterious. The background is bisected by a curtain of light pushed back by the girl in the foreground, while the other character peeks out. An open toolbox lies on the ground in front of her and she holds a pair of open scissors in her hand.

Happy #PortfolioDay! I'm Danie Stirling and I do graphic novels (and also cherish a little wish to be asked to do a few B&W spot illustrations someday).

🎨My Portfolio
πŸ“¨Links & Contact

13.01.2026 14:58 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Hiveworks artists have dealt with SO much over years of mismanagement, and they need your support. There's a "How You Can Help" tab of their statement that calls for supporting affected Hiveworks artists, spreading the word, and perhaps, most importantly - reducing speculation!

12.01.2026 16:35 πŸ‘ 280 πŸ” 186 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
A comic-style illustration of blue and red flowers in shadow, backlit by a slice of dusty light from above.

A comic-style illustration of blue and red flowers in shadow, backlit by a slice of dusty light from above.

Tiny slice of colors🌱

11.01.2026 15:10 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A comic-style illustration of blue and red flowers in shadow, backlit by a slice of dusty light from above.

A comic-style illustration of blue and red flowers in shadow, backlit by a slice of dusty light from above.

Tiny slice of colors🌱

11.01.2026 15:10 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0