Posts Tagged ‘comics’

Nothing Compares 2 U
April 21, 2016
I wrote this comic as a reaction to the news of the late Prince’s death. This comic highlights the various memories in my life involving Prince. I am hoping to have this printed as a tiny comic for Chicago Zine Fest. Hope you enjoy.
2016 | comics, illustration, Minneapolis, zines | Tags: comics, fiona avocado, nothing compares 2 u, prince, purple rain, RIP prince, zinesComments (0)

Chicago Zine Fest is THIS WEEKEND!
May 7, 2015
I will be tabling at Chicago Zine Fest this Saturday, May 9. The fest is at Plumber’s Union Hall, 1340 W Washington Blvd, from 11am-6pm. You can find me at table B11 next to Peregrine Angthius (Chicago artist/my childhood neighbor!) and Jessie Duke/Pioneers Press. At Chicago Zine Fest, I will have my first screenprinted comic, A […]
2015 | comics, comics fests, printmaking, zine fests | Tags: a letter for you, chicago zine fest, comics, fiona avocado, letters, mail art, screenprinted zines, zinesComments (0)

Thalassic Sanctuary is FINISHED // RIPE
March 22, 2015
My latest comic, Thalassic Sanctuary, is finished! It’s a 36 page, full color comic with a two color screenprinted cover. The sea green on the cover glows in the dark (!!!!). The first printing is a limited edition of 30. Thalassic Sanctuary is available at my online store, and I will have them at RIPExpo […]
2015 | comics, comics fests, events, zine fests | Tags: comics, dream comics, fiona avocado, RIPE, ripexpo, sea comics, thalassic sanctuary, woman cartoonistComments (0)

Thalassic Sanctuary–on PRE ORDER!
March 14, 2015
Greetings readers! I’m pleased to announce the release of my upcoming comic, Thalassic Sanctuary. It will debut at the Rhode Island Independent Publishing Expo (RIPE) on March 28-29. The term thalassic means of, or like, the sea. Sanctuary represents the idea of taking ourselves somewhere where we feel grounded and safe, where we feel at home. […]
2015 | comics, comics fests, zine fests | Tags: color comics, comics, fiona avocado, minneapolis cartoonists, Minneapolis comics, ocean comics, Rhode Island Independent Publishing Expo, RIPE, sea comics, silent comics, thalassic sanctuary, woman cartoonist, zinesComments (0)

Winter Sale 2014//Craft Fairs
December 7, 2014
Looking for a present for your friend/sweetie/family member/yourself? I am currently having a 20% off everything sale in my online store! This sale is in addition to some older work that is already on sale. When checking out, use the code WINTERSALE14. The sale ends December 20 at 12AM CST. Also, if you are in […]
2014 | Art fairs, Minneapolis MN | Tags: art sales, comics, elements of the underground, fiona avocado, holiday fairs, illustration, mpls flea market, mpls indoor flea market, printmaking, twin citiesComments (0)
Spot Artist in Cicada Magazine
October 22, 2014
I am pleased to announce that I am the spot artist for the November/December issue of Cicada Magazine! Here is an excerpt from an interview: CICADA: Your Cicada comic is so much fun! (Flower people! Playing in a labyrinth!) This playfulness and mirth seems characteristic of the comics world — has that been your observation? […]
2014 | comics, interviews | Tags: cicada magazine, comics, comics interviews, fiona avocado, spot artist, the flower labyrinthComments (0)

Comics from this spring/summer are up in my store!
August 28, 2014
Hello friends and fans! After moving across the country and finally finding my groove, I reprinted each of the comics I made this summer. (Left to right: What Is Up With Your Fruity Name?, Thirty Days In Brooklyn, and The Past Two Years Part Two) Hi everyone, My newer comics are now available for order […]
2014 | comics, zines | Tags: comics, fiona avocado, the past two years part two, thirty days in brooklyn, what is up with your fruity name, zinesComments (0)

Sneak preview of The Past Two Years, Part Two.
June 24, 2014
2014 | comics | Tags: comics, fiona avocado, the past two years part two, zinesComments (0)
Sponsor me for the 24 Hour Zine Challenge!
June 22, 2014
In a couple weeks, I will partake in the 24 Hour Zine Challenge, where I will create a 24 page zine in 24 hours. I am looking for sponsors!!! If I finish the zine, and you donate $10 or more, you will receive a copy of my 24 hour zine! Sponsors only pay if I […]