koniption

Cherry and Cinnamon

2011-09-21T23:00:00.003+01:00

It's been sooo long since I last posted on this site- but I haven't given up on blogging. No sir, I've just started an even bigger and better blog at cherryandcinnamon
I always tried to keep this Koniption blog strictly comics, but nowadays I do less comics, more Illustrations, photography, fabric design and writing and I felt the need to make a new home where all these things could live together. I do hope that if you like anything you've seen here you'll head on over and see what I'm up to on my new site. I've missed you and want to show you my latest projects! Come and tell me what you think ;-)

http://cherryandcinnamon.com/

Illustrations on flickr

2010-09-05T14:40:00.002+01:00

I've decided to make more use of my flickr account,and as such I've consolidated the art work from Ms Grumpy Muppet blog on here, and will add more over time. You can see my 'random illos' here.

New event- new items!

2010-07-11T20:47:00.003+01:00

I've been busy getting some stuff ready for the edition book arts event I'll be exhibiting at in Dublin 24 July.I want to try out some new things at it so i'm taking some photography on greeting cards- http://www.flickr.com/photos/lunar_lapin/sets/72157624450205044/
I've made some really tiny rabbit canvases, I designed a new set of badges,

and I'm hand making some 'crafty' fabric covered notebooks.
I've also been invited to participate in an American anthology (small press) which I haven't really started in ernest yet but it weighs on my mind daily!
Once I get my bits and peices together for this event I'll start sketching.
Watch this space for photos coming soon...

New comic available Now!

2010-06-15T15:25:00.005+01:00

It's all been a bit quiet on the blog lately, after having several larger projects on the go last year (Stranger Danger , a children's book project for YES! publications and These City Walls ) I took a little bit of a break from comics. But I'm pleased to announce that the Derry Walls project was completed on target and is on sale on a few select places nationally and locally, and as always, available directly from myself for £2.50. (email koniption@hotmail.com )
I also made a recent appearance with my new comic at 2D 2010 Derry -

These city walls

2009-06-08T21:39:00.002+01:00

I have begun a new blog over at www.derrywalls.blogspot.com to chart the work in progress of my latest Mr Maximo and Rabbit adventure, where they investigate the history of the Derry city walls....Why not have a look?

For the 2D Anthology - sneak preview!

2009-05-25T16:15:00.002+01:00

New things for 2D

2009-05-25T16:05:00.002+01:00

I'll be selling these new postcards at 2D Derry 6th June

Exciting new things....

2009-03-03T23:12:00.003+01:00

I've been a busy bee lately. I recently finished my first paid illustration commission for the Gasyard Centre Derry, a full colour public information booklet on 'Stranger Danger'.
I've produced a two page strip for Accent UK's up and coming anthology WESTERN, and completed a six week stint as a guest writer on the excellent Elephant Words
Lastly, Mr Maximo and Rabbit will be reunited soon on a forth coming comic looking at a little of the history of my home town.....watch this space for details...

7 things you never knew about me

2008-11-23T20:01:00.004+01:00

Produced for Fyshbowl free comic anthology, given away in Dublin as part of Free Comics Day Oct 2008!

Sketching ....

2008-11-11T20:48:00.002+01:00

A rare moment of Live Sketching at 2D!

Workshops

2008-11-11T20:31:00.003+01:00

Its also worth mentioning that I made my workshopping Debut at 2D (see Above).

2D Festival Derry 5-7th June 2008

2008-06-04T19:35:00.007+01:00

I'm very excited to present my latest comic collection at Northern Ireland's Biggest Comic festival 2D in Derry this weekend. It's a collected edition of all the Mr Maximo and Rabbit stories so far, including the two strips for Accent UK's anthologies. 36 pages internally, b&w, full colour cover, and yours for only £3.50 inlcuding the postage and packaging. Email me on koniption@hotmail(dot)com if you would like one and I'll send you the pay pal details. Alternatively come along to the open day from 11am til 5pm at the Verbal Arts Centre and buy one in person!!
All best wishes, Bridgeen

Exhibition : Live Line Comics Open

2008-02-18T21:48:00.005+01:00

1 March - 12 April Free admission
Riverside Gallery
Old Town Hall, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond
Telephone: 020 8831 6000

I'm very excited to have all 4 pages of my Robot Rabbit strip 'Coalescence' that I did for Accent UK's Robot anthology on show at this exhibiton, along with some actual Mr Maximo and Rabbit comics. My original artwork will be for sale.

Liveline showcases original artwork and comics by the cream of the UK underground and independent scene, presenting this dynamic, accessible, yet marginalised medium to a wider public. This exhibition also features work by young people as part of the 'Manga Lives' project.

...............Merry Christmas!

2007-12-17T22:06:00.000+01:00

I'm very pleased to say GOSH! Comics in London now have a very small selection of my stuff in their Great Russell Street store. (Thanks Tom :) ) That's another of those wee ambitions ticked off my list. Happy xmas folks, from me and the Robot Rabbit. b.x

Mr Maximo and Rabbit Vol II

2007-11-26T22:09:00.000+01:00

DoH! I can't believe that I haven't mentioned this comic before anywhere in this blog!! Volume II of mr Maximo and Rabbit premiered at The Thing March 2006. It features 3 stories, two of which not published anywhere else, and the 3rd strip is 'further down the rabbit hole' previously only published on this site. There are still some copies available, costing you £2 inc p&p and i accept paypal. Email me on koniption@hotmail(dot)com if you are interested.

Robot Rabbit complete!

2007-11-26T21:47:00.000+01:00

I just thought i'd give you a little preview ...

This is possibly my favourite strip i've ever done.

The Robots anthology from Accent UK will be available in the new year

http://www.accentukcomics.com/

Robot Rabbit

2007-07-21T22:59:00.001+01:00

Accent UK have invited me to submit another strip for their next anthology ROBOTS. Here's my prototype Robot Rabbit.

MissGrumpyMuppet

2007-06-09T23:07:00.000+01:00

I have produced a new blog to feature some of my more random illustrations which aren't comic related. You can see them here: http://grumpymuppet.blogspot.com/

Bristol Comics Expo May 07

2007-05-28T13:38:00.000+01:00

Had a whale of a time at Bristol, well worth doing. And thank you so much to 20,000 leagues for having me. Here i am in full convention mode:

I came back with a load of brillient comics this time too, amoung them Paul Rainey's 'No time like the present', Dave West's 'The Myopians', a selection of Rob Curley's 'Freak show', 'West: tall tales' by Angry Candy,the Accent UK 'Zombies'anthology and of course Sancho 'Return of the King.' Apologies if i've left any off here... i'm still reading...
fred.x

Badges and Business cards

2007-05-07T23:14:00.000+01:00

Bristol here I come! Well if friends are gonna offer then i am going to say YES.(And also THANK YOU!! Many times. I owe you guys and youse all know who you are). I'll be piggy backing over on my good mates from 20,000 Leagues table. http://www.20000-leagues.com/
No new comics per se, except the Zombies strip (see last entry) and Mr Maximo and Rabbit Vol2, which some of you might have missed. But I will have these-

NEW BADGES- 30p each or 5 for £1 :)

Also I have some rather lovely business cards. Do come over and say hello!
b.x

Skellington's and Zombies

2007-03-08T23:15:00.000+01:00

Sorry Folks ,I know it's been a while...Most recent thing i've been working on is a Mr Maximo and Rabit strip for Accent Uk's forthcoming 'Zombies' anthology. http://accentukcomics.com/Anthologies/Zombies/Sample_Pages.html

Anyway, I got to thinking what Rabbit and indeed Mr Maximo's skeleton might be like....

Lastly, see below for a sneeky peak at what Zombie Rabbit looks like....

Lots of love, Fred.x

UKWEB&MINICOMIX THING

2006-01-22T22:49:00.002+01:00

I'll be there, will you? fred.x

Mini Paintings

2006-01-03T20:18:00.001+01:00

Hi there. Being rather strapped for cash this year I decided to put my creative talents to good use and give my nearest and dearest a little piece of original art this christmas. (Note to self- this should not be undertaken lightly, it takes considerably more time than conventional shopping!) But just think...if i'd been selling them. well....

I painted 12 in total in Nov/Dec time, the newist are here for you to see-

This last painting was a wedding present for Simon and Jessica. Congratulations!

NEW COMIC!

2005-11-30T21:21:00.001+01:00

It's been a long hiatus- but I'm back with a new comic book.
A departure from bunnies this time, inspired by the autumn nights and the return of a certain songstress. Rocket is based on the Lyrics of 'Rockets tail' by Kate Bush. Printed in black and white, 16 pages in total and costs £2.50 (including p&p)It is available by mail order from koniption@hotmail.com
See sample artwork below -

Further Down the Rabbit Hole....

2005-05-08T19:01:00.001+01:00

At last! A new Mr.Maximo and Rabbit strip.
But "Is this the real life or is this just fantasy?"
Oh, and this one is a silent strip (mostly) so you have to work
out what's happening by yourselves, ok?
Fred.x ;)

Da Stoopids

2005-04-18T21:37:00.002+01:00

This one's an oldie, depicting Mercy Killings, fantasy band with Steve on drums, lola on base and Happy Accident on the Keyboards! I reckon they do covers of Girls School and the Stoodges and they love the 5,6,7,8'S.
It's fairly representative of my dip pen work these days although I'd like to think I've got better.
The nibs get knackered awful quick though dont they? So I've been hunting around for an alternative.
hmmm...

Fred.x

Star Gazer Rabbit

2004-12-05T18:58:00.001+01:00

Star Bunny

2004-12-05T18:54:00.001+01:00

for Audrey. luv u. Baby sis.x

Thank You

2004-12-05T18:50:00.001+01:00

Painting for Michelle at the Toads Mouth Too cafe,Brockley.

Sunday Afternoon Philosophy Lectures Vol1

2004-11-10T20:30:00.001+01:00

New Comic showcased at the Comics Winterfest 23rd October 2004.

Available mail order through paypal for £1.50 plus p&p.

MYXOMATOSIS: Rabbit Asks the Big Questions

2004-09-26T19:37:00.001+01:00

The exhibition ran from August 24th to September 19th 2004
at The Toads Mouth Too Cafe Gallery
188 Brockley Road, London

The show was a big sucess and a lot of fun. I sold five paintings and
the remaining 15 will be up for grabs at the London Comics Festival on October 23rd 2004. Each of the paintings were done using black ink and acrylic, and are on box canvases ranging in size from A5,A3 and roughly A2.
To see the complete series of paintings click on this link- Myxomatosis Gallery (Click on each of the thumbnails for a larger image.)
Comissions are welcomed,contact B.Gillespie via koniption@hotmail.com for details. What questions would you like to see Rabbit ask?

Exhibition Imminent

2004-08-21T22:55:00.001+01:00

So here's a little preview....

fred.xx

Just 1 Page 2!

2004-05-26T15:08:00.001+01:00

One thing i have done recently is contribute a page to the Just 1 Page
Charity comic. In the preview pic Just 1 Page 2 is comic book magazine on the theme of Best of British Comics.
Contributors include up-and-coming artists alongside established professionals
like Mike Carey, Jock, Hunt Emerson, Charlie Adlard and Steve Pugh.
The seventy-two page magazine includes eight pages of full colour, and will sell for £5 ($10 US and overseas) including postage, and can be bought at the Comics Festival in Bristol (29th & 30th May ) or online Just 1 Page
All original artwork donated for this project will be auctioned via eBay starting in June, and along with proceeds from sales of the magazine, all funds raised will go to the Trinity Hospice Charity . contact Adrian Brown- just1page@aol.com for details

fred :)

2004-02-15T20:16:00.001+01:00

Comics For Sale!
Mr Maximo and Rabbit are my most recent comic characters,but prior to them was cynical girl Fred (she of the relationships rant), and Mercy Killing (a little punk girl and her squirrel,who hated cambridge so much she left for London.) Copies of 'Fred's cycnical rant' and 'Mercy Killing in London' are available mail order for £1.50 each ( +50p postage and packaging). Cheques should be made payable to B.Gillespie.

The Barcelona mini comic.....

2004-02-15T19:15:00.001+01:00

The smartest animal...

2004-01-31T18:47:00.001+01:00