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And crowd scene finished. ✨🌈✨Was stoked to be invited to one of the artists contributing to the ‘Where’s Wally’ style colab panel in the @illustrateyourlife Pieces Project (I threw in my favourite things about WW - red & white stripes!) #crowdscene #illustration #art #comics #australianart #australiancomics #australianillustration #whereswally #georgerexcomics #pieceproject #ink #colour #adelaideartist https://www.instagram.com/p/B4J13UxDdcC/?igshid=rdg3o7mjdqk4

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Panel from a little 8-pager I finished earlier this year. About young humans who love to skate. It was real nice to write some fiction. Super fun, I should do it more. ✨🤙🏼✨ #comics #Illustrations #art #australiancomics #australianillustration #australianart #georgerexcomics #australianwriter #australianauthor #writer #author #sketch #sketchbook #ink #supportlocal #adelaideartist #localartist #pencil #ipadpro #procreate #wip #commission #fineliner #portrait #stories #storytelling #sequentialart https://www.instagram.com/p/ByRTMyuDWPQ/?igshid=hhg7ceip0l0j

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Commish I did ages ago for the amazing @pratchatpodcast that I’m finally getting around to posting. I was honoured to be asked to illustrate the ace @notongotham and @elizabethtienan because I’ve grown up reading Terry Pratchett (my parents and I celebrate Hogswatch instead of Christmas) and it’s a treat to draw and work with ace people. Anyway, if you haven’t listened to their podcast yet and you’re a TP fan (or want to be), you should! #comics #Illustrations #art #australiancomics #australianillustration #australianart #georgerexcomics #australianwriter #australianauthor #writer #author #sketch #sketchbook #ink #shoplocal #supportlocal #adelaideartist #localartist #pencil #ipadpro #procreate #wip #commission #fineliner #portrait #stories #sequentialart #terrypratchett #pratchatpodcast #australianpodcast #pratchat https://www.instagram.com/p/ByBq2KrjJwp/?igshid=1mxbg0pi3ieew

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Friends! My beloved Owen and I celebrated 7 years the other day and we are celebrating by doing a month long drawing challenge with each other. We came up with a list of 31 names (as we often just sit around and try and come up with good names for characters - it’s the kind of super cool past-time that we do when not discussing stationery) and we are drawing our version of that character (based on the name) each day. Here’s my day 1. Annabell Tootwhistle. A scrappy young lass ready for adventure and longing to be a good magic user (but has to learn to think first before rushing in). #comics #Illustrations #art #australiancomics #australianillustration #australianart #georgerexcomics #australianwriter #australianauthor #writer #author #sketch #sketchbook #ink #shoplocal #supportlocal #adelaideartist #localartist #pencil #wip #commission #fineliner #portrait #stories #storytelling #goodnamechallenge #character #characterdesign https://www.instagram.com/georgerexcomics/p/Bw-ysOrDXGR/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=4fjee1rfkh6j

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Coats of Arms (mine’s the first one) from last week’s @carclew Pom Pom sessions. I’ve always loved the visual storytelling behind heraldry so it was pretty fun to finally put it into an art workshop. as always the kids nailed it and a special mention goes to the glittery efforts of @rubychewart who was wonderfully assisting me for the workshops. #comics #Illustrations #art #australiancomics #australianillustration #australianart #georgerexcomics #australianwriter #australianauthor #writer #author #sketch #sketchbook #ink #supportlocal #adelaideartist #localartist #pencil #wip #commission #fineliner #portrait #stories #graphicrecording #storytelling #sequentialart #artworkshops #kidsartworkshops #heraldry #comicsartworkshops #carclew #pompomworkshops https://www.instagram.com/georgerexcomics/p/BwlRSdFDCpn/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=yc770r4gwafl

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I was doing character art prompts with one of my students today - this design was using the prompt ‘goblin raider’ crossed with ‘affluent woman in Victorian dress’. I really dug the sketchy character I did in the session so I tried my hand at drawing the character again as well as practicing with some new copics. It feels good to get back drawing in my sketchbook. #comics #Illustrations #art #australiancomics #australianillustration #australianart #georgerexcomics #australianwriter #australianauthor #writer #author #sketch #sketchbook #ink #supportlocal #adelaideartist #localartist #pencil #wip #fineliner #portrait #stories #storytelling #sequentialart #copics #goblinraider #steampunkgoblin #moleskine https://www.instagram.com/georgerexcomics/p/BwJ-w4VDJxu/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13riguwblctez

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I was practicing my graphic recording at the @carclew Futures Launch yesterday. So exciting to learn about the new funding opportunities for young humans and that these amazing young humans are being given the platforms they have a right to. You can see entire of my graphic recording from the launch in my stories. ✍🏼 #comics #Illustrations #art #australiancomics #australianillustration #australianart #georgerexcomics #australianwriter #australianauthor #writer #author #sketch #sketchbook #ink #adelaideartist #localartist #wip #fineliner #portrait #stories #graphicrecording #storytelling #sequentialart https://www.instagram.com/georgerexcomics/p/BwBkoZWjBGJ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1nmw09jxkrfns

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Today is Autism Awareness Day. For me this is not just awareness of autism and people who are on the spectrum but also all the parents, siblings, families and support workers that assist everyday. My brother was diagnosed with Autism at the age of 2 (I was 4) and he and Autism have been a huge parts of my life since then. Autism, like most things to do with humans or brains is weird, hard to understand, tiring, both frustrating & rewarding as well as strangely sticky (see comic: Vegemite Parrot). Since I started working on my graphic novel about growing up with my brother (3 years ago now) I realised two things pretty quickly: 1) long form comics are hard and take forever to make and 2) growing up with Rob was also hard. And felt a lot harder looking back at it than it did at the time. I started writing my book because growing up barely anyone my age knew what Autism was or looked like. This has changed, there is more out for young people with ASD, more services and awareness, which is amazing. But there is still a lack of stories and support networks for siblings. I want to write this book to add my little bit of awareness into the world, so other siblings know they are not alone. It’s hard and you cry and you do what you can and you love and you cry some more. But please remember, you are not alone. 💖 I love my brother and my parents very much, they have all shaped and made me who I am today. If you want to read more of stories about growing up with Rob head to my website 🔗 link in bio. #comics #australiancomics #art #australianart #illustration #australianillustration #graphicnovel #ohbrother #autism #autsimawarenessday https://www.instagram.com/georgerexcomics/p/BvvIrswDrEF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=qy9hc1w6oe0x

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Rob’s Drinking Habits were always very....particular (yes he is drinking out of a measuring cup designed for filling up an iron). Sorry I’ve been a little absent of late. Working on some things (both creative and mental health) and the juggle of several jobs has been straining on me a bit. But I’m glad I got to ink a little bit more of the book the other day. It’s getting there, slowly slowly. A big shout out to my Patreon supporters who are helping me make the book by donating their dollars and love and support. 💖✨✍🏼✨💖 #comics #Illustrations #art #australiancomics #australianillustration #australianart #georgerexcomics #australianwriter #australianauthor #writer #author #sketch #sketchbook #ink #supportlocal #adelaideartist #localartist #pencil #ipadpro #procreate #wip #commission #fineliner #stories #storytelling #sequentialart #ohbrotherbook #graphicnovel #autism https://www.instagram.com/georgerexcomics/p/BvP3Xv8FrcL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=5l736yixfcl

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It festival time 🙃and @amplifiedpress and I are finally getting out of the house where we talk about comics constantly and into the Fringe where we continued to talk about comics but also saw a fun show by @miss_robyn_ and ate my fave tiny dutch pancakes (pictured) from @adelaides_famous_poffertjes •• I also got my did today by the excellent @jhaihair (also pictured) and now feel A++ again ✨💖✨ Also also can we just marvel at how long my hair is (longest it’s been since I was 8). 🤙🏼 https://www.instagram.com/georgerexcomics/p/Bu_QXeiDNMY/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=zgwl3bpomqvp

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Super fun poster design I got to do for @girlsrockadl •• Head to the fundraiser gig (so many rad bands!) and support the amazing future Women! #internationalwomensday #comics #Illustrations #art #australiancomics #australianillustration #australianart #sketch #sketchbook #ink #shoplocal #supportlocal #adelaideartist #localartist #pencil #ipadpro #procreate #commission #fineliner #sequentialart #poster #design https://www.instagram.com/georgerexcomics/p/BuvCaPljYTi/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1j78rujc2ag74

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Meet Green Bean. Green Bean is a good dog. Good Dog, Green Bean. 🐶Cool guy @mitchographer taught me the basics of animation today. I was so nervous at not getting it right but luckily he’s an excellent teacher. Can’t wait to play around more with this medium. Mitch even gave me homework (and I’m very excited about it)💚✍🏼💚 #stopanimation #animation #claymation #comics #Illustrations #art #australiancomics #australianillustration #australianart #georgerexcomics #australianwriter #australianauthor #writer #author #supportlocal #adelaideartist #localartist #ipadpro #wip #stories #graphicrecording #storytelling #sequentialart #dogs https://www.instagram.com/georgerexcomics/p/BupnuMlDJ_k/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=h0mxkud51oyg

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been busy the last few weeks with exhibitions and commissions as well as running some fun comics workshops. But I finally squeezed in some time to colour this roller gang. I feel a teen mystery solving roller gang set in Australian coming on. Can’t wait to have the brain space to really get stuck into writing a fiction comic. #comics #Illustrations #art #australiancomics #australianillustration #australianart #georgerexcomics #australianwriter #australianauthor #writer #author #sketch #sketchbook #ink #shoplocal #supportlocal #adelaideartist #localartist #pencil #ipadpro #procreate #wip #fineliner #portrait #stories #graphicrecording #storytelling #sequentialart #teenssolvingcrime #skaters https://www.instagram.com/georgerexcomics/p/BuVQLJ0jsqg/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1v1fx7p4wdrx0

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I always forget how much I love colouring with copic until I sit down and do it. I also drew this straight with ink. I wanted to challenge myself and draw without pencilling which is how those wonky fingers happened. I wish I could sew so I could make the outfits I draw and design a reality. 🐶✍🏼👕 #comics #Illustrations #art #australiancomics #australianillustration #australianart #georgerexcomics #australianwriter #australianauthor #writer #sketch #sketchbook #ink #supportlocal #adelaideartist #localartist #wip #fineliner #portrait #copics #moleskine #straighttoink https://www.instagram.com/georgerexcomics/p/Bt4qv1zj-3D/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=r7wxue8fle2u

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Went Tea tasting with my Mum today as part of the @unleymuseum tea Inspired exhibition (do check it out). I feel like I know more interesting things about tea now thanks to @theteacatcher •• I also got in a little bit of graphic recording practice too (although I don’t now how accurate the things I wrote down were - I was distracted by all the different and delicious teas). 🍵 #comics #Illustrations #art #australiancomics #australianillustration #australianart #georgerexcomics #australianwriter #australianauthor #writer #author #sketch #sketchbook #ink #shoplocal #supportlocal #adelaideartist #localartist #pencil #fineliner #portrait #stories #graphicrecording #storytelling #sequentialart #tea #moleskine (at Unley, South Australia) https://www.instagram.com/georgerexcomics/p/Bt23H7pjXVx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=10ky1yjlp4wu0

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Some sneak peeks at my newest little comic, ‘The Jungle Bowl’ Published by @amplifiedpress •• It’s the first fiction comic I’ve done in a while. Also I’ve only got 10 of these comics for sale at FOTP this weekend. 💖 #comics #Illustrations #art #australiancomics #australianillustration #australianart #georgerexcomics #australianwriter #australianauthor #writer #author #sketch #sketchbook #ink #shoplocal #supportlocal #adelaideartist #localartist #pencil #ipadpro #procreate #fineliner #stories #graphicrecording #storytelling #sequentialart #girlsskate #fictioncomics #fiction https://www.instagram.com/p/BtnNyn1j8oq/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=18fju2ic0johr

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It’s been a pretty busy-o couple of weeks so I haven’t had a chance to post about being in Melbourne this weekend at the Festival of the Photocopier run by the good people of @stickyinstitute •• I’ll bringin along all my current comics and zines (including these two which haven’t been to FOTP yet and The Jungle Bowl is making its debut there). So if you’re Melbourne over the next couple of days I’ll have a table both Saturday & Sunday (12-5pm Trades Hall, 54 Victoria St, Carlton). Come say hi! 👋🏼 #comics #Illustrations #art #australiancomics #australianillustration #australianart #georgerexcomics #australianwriter #australianauthor #writer #author #sketch #sketchbook #ink #zines #supportlocal #adelaideartist #localartist #pencil #ipadpro #procreate #fineliner #stories #graphicrecording #storytelling #sequentialart (at Adelaide Airport) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtnLw3zDPNl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=pqwpqun6h1l3