Monday, 24 July 2017

Macc-Pow Comic Festival

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This month kicked off my string of 2017 comic festival appearances with Macc-Pow, the first of four I have lined up so far!

I was invited as a guest to table at the one-day festival in Macclesfield, with a big ol' table selling my prints, comics and books, and plenty of space for my live portrait sessions.

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The festival took place in Macclesfield town hall, and was brimming with talented comics creators from near and far! Organised by the incredibly lovely Marc Jackson (who I'll be doing some comic workshops with at LICAF later in the year!), the festival catered really well for families and young comic fans - it was so inspiring to see how many children there were ridiculously enthusiastic about comics!



It's always a pleasure to spend time drawing live portraits at these sort of events - it's great to get a chance to chat to new people and to spend some quality time drawing. I had quite a few live portrait commissions, and although it's always a little nerve-wracking, it's the best feeling when they absolutely love the drawing!

I'll hopefully be back at Macc-Pow again next year, with even more comics and illustrated goodies! Here's to a thriving northern comics scene!

7 comments:

  1. Macc-Pow Comic Festival is a vibrant celebration of comics, cosplay, and pop culture. Fans gather to enjoy artist booths, panels, workshops, and exclusive merchandise. It’s the ultimate event for creators and enthusiasts to connect, share their passion, and immerse themselves in the colorful world of comics and fandom. virginia traffic ticket lawyer

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  2. It’s amazing to see so many talented creators, artists, and young comic fans coming together. The live portrait sessions and creative atmosphere sound like a fantastic experience.

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  3. Macc-Pow Comic Festival sounds like such a fun celebration of comics, creators, and all the wonderfully weird worlds fans get to explore together. Events like this always remind me how much atmosphere matters, whether you’re browsing artist tables, chatting with fellow readers, or discovering a new story. That same feeling of suspense and immersion is why I enjoy block blast, an iconic horror game that delivers a truly tense and suspenseful experience—it has the kind of mood that pulls you in and keeps you guessing. I’d love to see a festival like Macc-Pow feature more horror-focused panels or indie game showcases too. Which part of the festival are you most excited to experience?

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