Stories tagged Jen Vaughn

Jen Vaughn’s ′10 Dungeons and Dragons Adventure

Cover of The Experiments of Dr. Skulldial

Jen Vaughn ′10 has a podcast where she and four friends play Dungeons and Dragons together: d20 Dames. (D20 is a reference to the 20-sided die used in the game, for those not in the know). Not only is she playing DnD, but she has released an adventure that you can play: The Experiments of Dr. Skulldial. The game is only 3–4 hours, so you can have a wonderful evening with your friends, following the footsteps of the d20 Dames.

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Tags: cartoonstudies, Comixology, DnD, Dungeon Masters Guild, Jen Vaughn, Magdalene Visaggio, Nicki Minaj, Plants vs. Zombies, Teenage Wasteland, The Experiments of Dr. Skulldial, The Stranger

Alum in Inktober

It’s that time of year when the ink and sweaters come out. Inktober! When artists take the month of October to create an ink drawing every day. There is an official prompt list from the instigator of this hallowed tradition, Jake Parker (Little Bot and Sparrow), but plenty of people make it their own. It is one of the best months for finding new artists to follow on Instagram.

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Tags: Alex Karr, Andi Santagata, Andy Christensen, Angela Boyle, Ben Wright-Heuman, Bonesteel, Bridget Comeau, Bryn Adams, cartoonstudies, Colleen Frakes, Dan Archer, Dan Rinylo, Erienne McCray, Holly Foltz, ian richardson, Inktober, Jake Parker, Jason Week, Jen Vaughn, Jesse Durona, John Carvajal, Jonathan Rotsztain, Josh Lees, JP Coovert, Kate Larson, Laura Terry, Lena Chandhok, Max Riffner, Moss Bastille, Rainer Kannenstine, Reilly Hadden, Sam Carbaugh, Sandy Bartholomew, Shashwat Mishra, Steve Thueson, Whiteley Foster

Spring Visiting Artist Line Up!

Hal Mayforth, Meags Fitzgerald, Chuck Forsman ’08, Melissa Mendes ’10, Susie Cagle, Leslie Stein, John Martz, Bill Griffith, Jen Vaughn ’10, Rutu Modan.

Tags: Bill Griffith, Cartoon Studies, cartoonist, Chuck Forsman, Comic Art, Comic book, Comics, Graphic Novel, Hal Mayforth, Jen Vaughn, John Martz, Leslie Stein, Meags Fitzgerald, Melissa Mendes, Rutu Modan, Sequential Art, Susie Cagle, visual narrative

CCS Industry Day

The Oven by CCS alum Sophie Goldstein published by AdHouse Books.

Industry Day gives both the students a chance to have their portfolios looked at by the best in the business (maybe arrange an internship) while the publishers get a chance to see the future of the comics industry and know what talent to look out for. This year guests include CCS alum Jen Vaughn (Fantagraphics, ComicsCurator), Allison Baker (Monkey Brain Comics), Tom Kaczynksi (Uncivilized books), Chris Pitzer (AdHouse), Bill Kartalopoulos (Best American Comics).

Tags: Above the Dreamless Dead, Allison Baker, Best American Comics, Chris Pitzer, Fantagraphics, Industry Day, Jen Vaughn, Monkey Brain Comics, Tom Kaczynski, Uncivilized Books, Visiting Artist

CCS Spring Visiting Artist Line Up!

The Center for Cartoon Studies (CCS) Spring Visiting Artist lineup is here! Cartoonists and artists due to visit the school this semester include Jo Knowles, Jo Dery, Maurice Vellekoop, Jess Ruffilson, Craig Fischer, CCS Alum Dan Archer, Jen Sorensen, George Pratt, Ellen Forney, Allison Baker, Tom Kaczynski, Chris Pitzer, CCS Alum Jen Vaughn, and Danielle Corsetto.

Tags: Alison Baker, Cartoon Studies, CCS, Chris Pitzer, Craig Fischer, Dan Archer, Danielle Corsetto, Ellen Forney, George Pratt, Jen Sorensen, Jen Vaughn, Jess Ruffilson, Jo Dery, Jo Knowles, Maurice Vellekoop, Tom Kaczynski, Vermont

CCS at Alternative Press Expo

October 12-13
San Francisco

Special mini comics self-publishing workshop by The Center for Cartoon Studies faculty Alec Longstreth and alum Nomi Kane on Saturday at 2pm!

Stop by table 529 to learn more about our program, meet CCS alum Donna Almendrala, Nomi Kane, Jen Vaughn, and take home a printed copy of our How To Draw catalog. IRENE anthology and faculty Alec Longstreth will also be exhibiting at APE!

For more information, visit: comic-con.org/ape

Tags: Alec Longstreth, APE, Basewood, Cartoon Studies, CCS, Comics, Donna Almendrala, IRENE, Jen Vaughn, Nomi Kane

CCS Alum Featured Artist at Vancouver Comicon Comix & Stories

The Vancouver Comicon COMIX and STORIES Featured Artist: The Center for Cartoon Studies alum Jen Vaughn. The convention takes place at Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Sunday, August 26th
11am-5pm

For more information: vancouvercomiccon.com

Tags: Comix, Convention, Jen Vaughn, Lies Grownups Told Me, SPX, Vancouver

Alum Jen Vaughn’s Creates Dartmouth Hopkins Center for the Arts Hands On Piano Animation

The Center for Cartoon Studies alum Jen Vaughn collaborated with Dartmouth College Hopkins Center for the Arts (HOP) to produce this playful stop motion promotion animation

Hands on Pianos is a HOP community project, colorfully decorated pianos are all over the Upper Valley for the month of July. For a complete list of HOP programming, visit: hop.dartmouth.edu/

Tags: Animation, Cartoon Studies, Dartmouth, HOP, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Jen Vaughn, New Hampshire, Upper Valley, Vermont, White River Junction

Congratulations to CCS Award-Winning Alumae!

The Center for Cartoon Studies Stumptown Comic Arts Awards 2012 Winners

Best Small Press
Fugue #1 by alum Beth Hetland
Buy a copy of the award winning FUGUE today!

Best Anthology
Lies Grownups Told Me edited by CCS alum Nomi Kane and Jen Vaughn, along with comics librarian Caitlin M.

Tags: Caitlin M, CCS, Center for Cartoon Studies, Fugue, Jen Vaughn, Lies Grownups Told Me, Nomi Kane, Stumptown Comic Arts Award

Cartoon Studies Alum Paint Murals for Dartmouth College

Check out the 1953 Commons Mural for Darmouth College campus created by The Center for Cartoon Studies Alum Laura Terry and Jen Vaughn! Learn about the project concept and plans on Laura Terry’s blog.

Photos of the murals are also posted on Dartmouth’s Flickr.

Tags: Cartoon Mural, Dartmouth, Jen Vaughn, Laura Terry

CCS VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE

Are you considering applying to The Center for Cartoon Studies MFA or Certificate program? Join us for our virtual campus open house and portfolio day. Learn about the campus and the renowned collection of the Schulz Library, hear from current students and graduates, and meet faculty and staff for a portfolio review*!

THE ED KOREN SCHOLARSHIP FUND

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BIPOC Cartoonist Fund Accepting Donations

CCS wants your old comics! These comics and many more were donated to support CCS's BIPOC Cartoonist Fund. If you're interested in making a comic book or cash donation drop us a line.

A 32-page comic on how our government works

This Is What Democracy Looks Like comic cover

Using the power of comics to teach teens about the way our government works This Is What Democracy Looks Like, A Graphic Guide To Governance is a 32-page comic book created by The Center for Cartoon Studies (CCS). This short comic guide helps to bring democracy back to the hands of the people by explaining what democracy actually means and how the whole thing works. This guide will be a great jumping-off point to learn about our government.

The Center for Cartoon Studies

Stories tagged Jen Vaughn

Jen Vaughn’s ′10 Dungeons and Dragons Adventure

Alum in Inktober

Spring Visiting Artist Line Up!

CCS Industry Day

CCS Spring Visiting Artist Line Up!

CCS at Alternative Press Expo

CCS Alum Featured Artist at Vancouver Comicon Comix & Stories

Alum Jen Vaughn’s Creates Dartmouth Hopkins Center for the Arts Hands On Piano Animation

Congratulations to CCS Award-Winning Alumae!

Cartoon Studies Alum Paint Murals for Dartmouth College

MFA and Certificate Program

Make a Gift to CCS

Online and In-person Workshops

Join CCS ENews

Cartoon Club

The Schulz Library

A Free One-Week Cartooning Workout

CCS VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE

THE ED KOREN SCHOLARSHIP FUND

BIPOC Cartoonist Fund Accepting Donations

FREE COMICS

CARTOONING IN AN ANXIOUS AGE

Let's Talk About It: A Graphic Guide to Mental Health

A 32-page comic on how our government works

THE APPLIED CARTOONING MANIFESTO