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Monday, March 4, 2019

Illustrator, artist and cartoonist



If you are interested in an artist that will impact Australia's modern art scene; Dana Lawson is someone to familiarise yourself with. (Eryngium Miasma; the Art of Dana Lawson).




I have had the pleasure of reviewing the work of this young artist and highly recommend perusing her opus. (links listed below).


As a published cartoonist her rendering of fantasy characters surpasses the wildest imagination.
Her cast of captivating dramatis personae burst to life with articulation and physiognomy.





Dana's use of colour is vibrant while creating atmosphere. Her pieces are visually stimulating and exciting. She has a rare talent of awaking her troupe, giving the viewer insight into their individual personalities.


This, 'up and coming', artist and cartoonist, is preceded by progenitors with their own expertise and flair.





Jenny Augenia Lawson is a prolific and experienced artisan. Working in many different media, wire, beading and an authority on fiber craft, Jenny is a known mastercraftsman, (Craft Cove).





Dana's father, Peter. J. Lawson, is also a published cartoonist. His skill and talent has been pursued resulting in his own comic, 'Torn', (Pestiferous Picturing: The Art of Peter J. Lawson).





The collective mastery of the Lawson clan, and their dedication to the visual arts and artistry, has produced a rising talent in Dana Lawson.





It has been an ocular indulgence to explore the oeuvre of this competent young creator.






Published in 2018 through Reverie Publications, privileged comic fans were thrilled with Dana's vibrant production and flamboyant personages.






To verbally convey the simplicity, yet complexity, of her musing band of fantasia ménage, is a task in futility.


To truly comprehend and relish this escapade into a cosmos of alien individuals only a first hand encounter will suffice.


I urge a visit to one of her links for those with a contemporary and discerning artistic eye . The visit will reward you with vibrant vertuosity, teeming with unique species and reverie beyond your uninhibited ideas of creation, originality and invention.


I cordially invite you to meet Dana's motley crew.




Delight your senses and step into this exhilarating world that is Eryngium Miasma by Dana Lawson.



Written by:
Jo-Anne Swain
Artist (oil, acrylic, pastels)
Awarding winning relief print artist
Master Spinner and Complex weaver
Fiber artist.

Links for Dana Lawson:
https://m.facebook.com/223463981134349

http://erymry.tumblr.com/

https://instagram.com/erymry?utm_source=ig_profile_share&igshid=d2ofqhhcgxqn



Links for Jenny Augenia Lawson:
https://m.facebook.com/54587754190

https://instagram.com/craft_cove?utm_source=ig_profile_share&igshid=t5ok85g7g73f



Links for Peter. J. Lawson:
https://m.facebook.com/115725495743869

https://instagram.com/lawsonpeterj?utm_source=ig_profile_share&igshid=1tpqqohitfd0w

Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Gifts for Geeks




Who wants an interesting gift for a geeky friend or family member?

Why not help some Australian writers and artists at the same time.

And also help the Australian comic book industry






Most comic books are the floppy 32 page things you get from the newsagents.

Why don't you get an anthology instead.




Reverie is an anthology of many artists, many writers, many genres.




Lots of fun for the geek


It's a 112 page soft cover book




It contains some big names from DC comics, and Zooniverse. And some new names from Australia.




Saturday, November 11, 2017

Who remembers Reverie?

Australia is full of amazing artists, we need to get behind them!


Reverie - Australia’s Favourite Comics Anthology project video thumbnail

Back in the 80's a man named Gary Dellar produced a comic book anthology showcasing some of the most amazing writers and artists in Australia. The publication was called Reverie.

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Gary himself, is a great writer and artist, and with the help of some of our amazing comic book talent, made this publication an amazing International success.

Reverie, also helped start the international career of some of the best in Australia.

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Two of the big names that contributed to the publication are Fil Barlow and Michal Dutkiewicz

Fil Barlow, is now an artist, cartoonist, writer, production designer currently based in Los Angeles and he became the creator of Zooniverse.

Michal Dutkiewicz, is a professional illustrator and comic book artist based in Adelaide, South Australia, Michal went on to work for DC Comics

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Gary, with the help of George Hall (another exceptional writer/artist who also contributed to Reverie in its first run), have decided it's time to show off some new talent, there is plenty more to choose from in Australia.

They have spent a lot of time and effort reviving Reverie, and have many new and exciting stories with a new generation of talent, along with some of the originals.

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This is an exciting time for Australia, please get behind it by making a pledge in the kickstarter and spreading the word with everyone you know.






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