SAW Friday Night Comics: Exploring Ideas for Comics with Lawrence Lindell
Exploring Ideas for Comics with Lawrence Lindell, November 5, 2021
“And anyone can make a comic and I don’t mean that disrespectfully. But I mean that comics were really accessible as they’re supposed to be”
EPISODE SUMMARY
Prepare to dive into an illuminating podcast episode where we uncover valuable insights about the world of art. Our guest shares a treasure trove of wisdom that challenges conventions and sparks creativity in unexpected ways.
Lawrence Lindell is an artist and educator from California that works in many artistic disciplines, including comics, music, illustration, and mixed media. Over the years Lindell’s work has focused on Queerness, Mental Health, and Blackness where the themes often overlap.
Lindell has been self publishing his work for nearly a decade leading to the creation of his graphic memoir ‘From Truth With Truth’ which was nominated for the Believer Book Awards and the Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics in 2020. Lindell frequently contributes to the New Yorker Daily Shouts and runs the small press Laneha House with his wife, where they publish their own work as well as The BAYlies Magazine Anthology.
This podcast episode is your gateway to a world of artistic exploration and innovation. Tune in and let this podcast reshape your creative landscape.
Listen in for insights on:
Getting your ideas down on paper without worrying about perfection, whether it's through writing or drawing.
Sharing personal stories in comics is challenging but it can be very meaningful.
Various comic approaches to expand your ideas of what comics can be.
How comics foster a sense of community among creators.