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Cartooning in the Digital Age at library Sept. 4





Bill Barnes

Bill Barnes

On his 13-month family road trip around the United States, Bill Barnes will share his writing, drawing and publishing expertise with the Grand Marais Public Library and its visitors from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 4.

Making comic strips might just be the most fun job in the world, and thanks to the Internet it’s easier than ever to put your work in front of potential readers. In this two-hour program, veteran cartoonist Bill Barnes (Unshelved, Not Invented Here) will show you how to make comic strips, publish them on the web, and maybe make some money too.

The first hour, The Basics of Cartooning, is a fast and fun workshop for middle schoolers through adult, covering every step in creating a comic strip: creating memorable characters, writing dialog, lettering, pencilling, inking, and coloring. The second hour, The Technology and Business of Cartooning, is oriented towards mature teens and adults. Bill describes how he uses computers to create and publish comic strips to the Internet, and describes how he makes money doing it.

Join us for either or both hours to hone your skills, or just enjoy the journey of a published cartoonist. For more information contact the library at (218) 387-1140.


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