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Bex Ollerton
@schnumn.bsky.social
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Eisner nominated comic artist from Manchester, UK 😽 Comics about ADHD and autism! Author of SENSORY: Life on the Spectrum ♾️ and Lavender Clouds ☁️ She/her https://lavendercloudscomic.carrd.co/ www.schnumn.com
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Bex Ollerton @schnumn.bsky.social · Dec 13
My comic came out this year! I think it would make a really nice end-of-2024 treat :>

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A photo of my comic, Lavender Clouds. It is a hardback square book with a drawing of Bex in the middle. She is sat on a pile of clouds, and there are clouds all around the cover. The subtitle reads "Comics about Neurodivergence and Mental Health". The clouds are pink and have foiling to make them shiny. The drawing of Bex has spot gloss. A comic about self acceptance. Bex contemplates her life amongst a clouds sky. The text reads, "I used to long for clear skies. I felt like I was drowning in an ocean of grey while everyone else's world was so full of colour. The clouds made it hard to see clearly but after a while, I figured out how to be OK with them. The sky doesn't need to be clear to be beautiful. A comic. Bex laughs confidently in a few different posts. She says, "haha, look at me go! Being charming and cracking jokes like a little socialite. I'm completely nailing this." She falls to her knees with her hands on her head, cringing at herself, "haha, wow, I'm ABSOLUTELY INSUFFERABLE!" The title is "which type of neurodivergent are you?" There are 5 different drawings on the page, all themed under a different heading. 1) The full-time actor. Bex shrugs at the camera and says, "wait, an I doing this right? Should I be moving my hands more?' 2) The dedicated planner. Bex twirls a pen while holding a sheet of paper. "If I leave myself reminders to remember to use my planner, then maybe..." 3) The collector: a tired and sleepless bex holds onto a collector's book. "This is my life's work. This is everything." 4) The expert. Bex clasps her hands together with enthusiasm. "Hello would you like to hear an extremely obscure fact about a 30 year old anime?" 5) The good listener. Bex is distressed and tired. "I couldn't sleep because of the sound of the tap dripping downstairs."
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Bex Ollerton @schnumn.bsky.social · 12h
I was going to rent a wheelchair for Inkblot Manchester this weekend but I think I might swing it with the zimmer and see how I do since I can't imagine that much walking will be needed?? I am absolutely renting a wheelchair for MCM London though, good lord.
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Bex Ollerton @schnumn.bsky.social · 12h
Today I took my first proper steps since my surgery! I still need to put 15-20% of my body weight on the zimmer frame but it feels surreal to actually walk down the corridor again (I am so sick of zimmering and crawling! /lh) These 9 weeks have been weird and hard but it's very cool to feel progress
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Bex Ollerton @schnumn.bsky.social · 17h
god, everything you draw is SO fun and COOL
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alex moore @notanotheralex.bsky.social · 20h
hey #portfolioday! i’m an illustrator storyboard/comic book artist probably best known for my work w/ Dungeons & Daddies. would be more than happy to hear about any pin-up and cover projects you might need a hand on 👀

[email protected]
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#art #comics #dnd
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Bex Ollerton @schnumn.bsky.social · 17h
Breathtaking work, Alison!!!!!!! Such a treat
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Alison Sampson A-21 MCM London Artist Alley @alisonsampson.bsky.social · 21h
Hi #PortfolioDay, I'm Alison, an artist and sometimes writer from London, UK, and I draw comics, book covers and editorial. Can't show you the sequentials I'm drawing right now but I'm open for covers (especially books), comic writing and to discuss the next thing.
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Tango @tiredsai.bsky.social · 17h
Hey #PortfolioDay - It's Tango, Comics Writer/Artist. Origin story set in New York. Always invested in big action, gritty noir, and survivor stories.💛 Drop me a line to discuss Cover Art, Scripts, & Sequentials :
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💌[email protected]
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Tara O’Connor @taraocomics.bsky.social · 17h
Hey, it's #PortfolioDay!

I'm Tara, I write & draw comics! My latest book CRY OUT LOUD from Random House Graphic is out NOW! I have a handful of YA and MG pitches ready to go, so if you're an editor or publisher hit up my agent for the details: [email protected]
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Side effects won Excellence in Graphic Literature Award WINNER PopCutureClassroom "A buzzworthy eco-thriller."- Kirkus Review FLY By NIGHT "Drawing upon a mix of contemporary environmentalism and paranormal mystery and populated with a believable cast of characters, this genre-defying thrill ride will appeal to a wide audience"-Kirkus Reviews. "Exploring environmental activism, grief, and changing family dynamics, this graphic novel will engage a wide range of readers." - School Library Journal CRY OUT LOUD * "A beautifully written and compassionate story of healing set against the horror of a brutal generational ritual." - School Library Journal, starred review "A heart-pounding thriller about a terrifying legacy with a lush, well-developed setting." -Kirkus Reviews "Readers will likely be swept along with this fast-moving, genre-blending, visually engrossing adventure." - The Bulletin Sample page from CRY OUT LOUD featuring nell and her mom
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shazleen @shazleenmkhan.bsky.social · 1d
I am organising direct action against Reform UK to fight against their racist misinformation. Posted more about it over on my insta, but here's the main bits!

Find out more: www.instagram.com/sticker_up_f...
Grab a PDF of the zine: www.shazleenkhan.shop
sticker up for immigrants f*ck reform too many people i love are being victimized by nigel farage and i am going to mobilise the entire uk comics industry to fucking defeat him and protect myself, immigrants and refugees our target is the 2026 local council elections. through targetted sticker and flyer campaigns i aim to destroy reform UK's momentum in vulnerable constituencies throughout the UK this is a link to resources. I am sorry people who use screen readers I am not able to transcribe everything. I am one guy and I am doing this on voluntary basis. if you use a screen reader and have mates who would be willing to help me convert my text posts into readable formats please link us up
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Bex Ollerton @schnumn.bsky.social · 6d
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Bex Ollerton @schnumn.bsky.social · 6d
#DVpit #GN #A

VIOLAPSE showcases the slow terror of trauma bonding in an abusive relationship. When violence becomes so normalised that it's almost unremarkable, do you trust in the promises that things will be ok in the end, or do you find a way to save yourself?

A few more concepts:
A pair of drawings showing Zachary's music room. Key features are an expensive grand piano and a messy writing desk A comic page showing a pair of trembling hands hesitating above a piano before a mysterious smash is heard Melody crouches on the floor. Staring directly into the camera, she says: "have you ever noticed that you only ever break my things? Even if you didn't plan it from the start, it isn't a coincidence. " Melody approaches Zachary but he slaps her in the face. She pauses to recover before saying "I have to clean the kitchen. "
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Bex Ollerton @schnumn.bsky.social · 6d
#DVpit #GN #A

VIOLAPSE showcases the slow terror of trauma bonding in an abusive relationship. When violence becomes so normalised that it's almost unremarkable, do you trust in the promises that things will be ok in the end, or do you find a way to save yourself?

A few more concepts:
A pair of drawings showing Zachary's music room. Key features are an expensive grand piano and a messy writing desk A comic page showing a pair of trembling hands hesitating above a piano before a mysterious smash is heard Melody crouches on the floor. Staring directly into the camera, she says: "have you ever noticed that you only ever break my things? Even if you didn't plan it from the start, it isn't a coincidence. " Melody approaches Zachary but he slaps her in the face. She pauses to recover before saying "I have to clean the kitchen. "
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Bex Ollerton @schnumn.bsky.social · 6d
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Bex Ollerton @schnumn.bsky.social · 6d
#DVpit #GN #A
TW: physical abuse

VIOLAPSE is a kitchen sink GN thriller with abstract horror elements, depicting life in an abusive home. A nuanced #OwnVoices take on the everyday horrors of domestic violence.

More info: schnumn.com/violapse
Contact: [email protected]

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A loose comic page depicting an argument between a couple. Melody looks up with disdain at a furious Zachary. She says bitterly: "So you get to just keep doing what you want and I'm never supposed to fight back? Got it." Zachary throws his hands up in frustration, "for fuck's sake, Melody, it's not like that!" He bellows. She glares at him with cold, piercing eyes and says, "No? What's it like then?" Zachary attacks Melody, grabbing her face and squeezing. She cries out in fear as cracks begin to spread across her face. Zachary recoils in disgusted surprise as Melody stares at her cracking hands Melody is carving an eye out of clay in a rainy greenhouse. She gives it to a doppelganger of herself, who slots it into a missing gap in her face. The doppelganger asks "and what about you?". Melody stares back at her with a bruise across her eye, in the same place as the doppelganger crack Melody is covered in bruises. Tar leaks from her eyes and mouth. Her hands are black with tar. Zachary looks terrified as she creepily calls to him, "Zachary... Look at me... Darling... You'll never escape eat you've done. I'll make sure of it. "
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Bex Ollerton @schnumn.bsky.social · 6d
I'm gonna post my QRTs here so that all the samples are in one place 👀

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Bex Ollerton @schnumn.bsky.social · 6d
#DVpit #GN #A

Melody works from home as an artist, but when pursuing her goals drives a wedge between her and her partner, she's torn between being a "good partner" and a "good artist."

VIOLAPSE is about choosing yourself over a broken fantasy and breaking out of roles that other people give you.
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Bex Ollerton @schnumn.bsky.social · 6d
#DVpit Graphic novel pitch:

VIOLAPSE explores the nuances of escaping a dangerous home when violence has become the new normal. Ultimately hopeful, VIOLAPSE is both an indictment and celebration of anger.

Genre: adult thriller/horror
More info: schnumn.com/violapse
Contact: [email protected]
A black and white comic page depicting a woman washing dishes in an eerie way with a bruised eye. The final panel reveals a man tied up at her feet. An illustration of a red-haired woman holding up a sheet of paper that's burning. A comic page showing a woman vomiting black tar into another woman's mouth An illustration of a woman sat on a fancy couch in a dark room. She's looking creepily into the camera as if she's expected you
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Bex Ollerton @schnumn.bsky.social · 6d
#DVpit #GN #A
TW: physical abuse

VIOLAPSE is a kitchen sink GN thriller with abstract horror elements, depicting life in an abusive home. A nuanced #OwnVoices take on the everyday horrors of domestic violence.

More info: schnumn.com/violapse
Contact: [email protected]

Loose thumbnails:
A loose comic page depicting an argument between a couple. Melody looks up with disdain at a furious Zachary. She says bitterly: "So you get to just keep doing what you want and I'm never supposed to fight back? Got it." Zachary throws his hands up in frustration, "for fuck's sake, Melody, it's not like that!" He bellows. She glares at him with cold, piercing eyes and says, "No? What's it like then?" Zachary attacks Melody, grabbing her face and squeezing. She cries out in fear as cracks begin to spread across her face. Zachary recoils in disgusted surprise as Melody stares at her cracking hands Melody is carving an eye out of clay in a rainy greenhouse. She gives it to a doppelganger of herself, who slots it into a missing gap in her face. The doppelganger asks "and what about you?". Melody stares back at her with a bruise across her eye, in the same place as the doppelganger crack Melody is covered in bruises. Tar leaks from her eyes and mouth. Her hands are black with tar. Zachary looks terrified as she creepily calls to him, "Zachary... Look at me... Darling... You'll never escape eat you've done. I'll make sure of it. "
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Bex Ollerton @schnumn.bsky.social · 6d
I want!! to make it!!!! SCREAMS
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Bex Ollerton @schnumn.bsky.social · 6d
TY ALEX!!! One day!!!!!!!!!!
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Bex Ollerton @schnumn.bsky.social · 6d
TYSM Charlot ahh ya girl is hustlin >:3
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Bex Ollerton @schnumn.bsky.social · 6d
One day you WILL read this Alison HEHE >:3
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Bex Ollerton @schnumn.bsky.social · 6d
Thank you!! Ahh I do too :')
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Bex Ollerton @schnumn.bsky.social · 6d
(again, I bungled my email address in the original post haha it's [email protected])
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Bex Ollerton @schnumn.bsky.social · 6d
#DVpit #GN #A

Melody works from home as an artist, but when pursuing her goals drives a wedge between her and her partner, she's torn between being a "good partner" and a "good artist."

VIOLAPSE is about choosing yourself over a broken fantasy and breaking out of roles that other people give you.
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Bex Ollerton @schnumn.bsky.social · 6d
(I'm gonna be reposting variations of this post several times today haha sorry if it's annoying!! I really want this to find a home, I believe in it SO MUCH)
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Bex Ollerton @schnumn.bsky.social · 6d
#DVpit Graphic novel pitch:

VIOLAPSE explores the nuances of escaping a dangerous home when violence has become the new normal. Ultimately hopeful, VIOLAPSE is both an indictment and celebration of anger.

Genre: adult thriller/horror
More info: schnumn.com/violapse
Contact: [email protected]
A black and white comic page depicting a woman washing dishes in an eerie way with a bruised eye. The final panel reveals a man tied up at her feet. An illustration of a red-haired woman holding up a sheet of paper that's burning. A comic page showing a woman vomiting black tar into another woman's mouth An illustration of a woman sat on a fancy couch in a dark room. She's looking creepily into the camera as if she's expected you
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Bex Ollerton @schnumn.bsky.social · 6d
oops I typod my email HA [email protected]
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Bex Ollerton @schnumn.bsky.social · 6d
#DVpit Graphic novel pitch:

VIOLAPSE explores the nuances of escaping a dangerous home when violence has become the new normal. Ultimately hopeful, VIOLAPSE is both an indictment and celebration of anger.

Genre: adult thriller/horror
More info: schnumn.com/violapse
Contact: [email protected]
A black and white comic page depicting a woman washing dishes in an eerie way with a bruised eye. The final panel reveals a man tied up at her feet. An illustration of a red-haired woman holding up a sheet of paper that's burning. A comic page showing a woman vomiting black tar into another woman's mouth An illustration of a woman sat on a fancy couch in a dark room. She's looking creepily into the camera as if she's expected you
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