The Art Of Waugh
www.myspace.com/art_of_waughGLAIKIT COMICS - Making Shit Since 1981
Andrew Waugh
- Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northeast, UK
- Last Login: 7/4/2009
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Latest Blog Entries
- Jun 29, 2009 NARC. MAGAZINE 2
- Jun 23, 2009 COMIC COVERS AND SERGE GAINSBOURG
- Jun 4, 2009 NARC. MAGAZINE
- May 22, 2009 ROBOTS...AND THAT ANTHOLOGY LAUNCH
- Mar 12, 2009 MUSTARD MAGAZINE
Schools
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University of Sunderland
- Sunderland, NE
- Graduated: 2006
- Student status: Alumni
- Degree: Master's Degree
- Major: Illustration And Design
2005 to 2006 -
Northumbria University
- Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE
- Graduated: 2003
- Student status: Alumni
- Degree: Bachelor's Degree
- Major: BA (hons) Media Production
2000 to 2003 -
Newcastle College
- Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE
- Graduated: 2000
- Student status: Alumni
- Degree: Other
- Major: BTEC Diploma Art And Design
1999 to 2000
Blurbs
About me:
I'm Andy. I make comics, draw things and write funny stories. There are examples of my illustrations and comic samples in the 'PICS' section and a list of some of my comics work below.
Most of my new work is on my BLOG and I have a proper website in the works at as soon as I can get it sorted out properly, so keep checking back if new websites float your boat.
Other than that, I have a page at
, which will be of no interest to anyone who isn't into comics, but if you are then check it out. And also...
View my page on Margini
...so there you go.
..COMICS..
(click on the covers for samples)
'ROBOTS...AND THAT'
(£3 inc. P&P)I have two strips in this anthology from Paper Jam Comics, as well as collaborating on the cover with Gary Bainbridge. It is out now and can be purchased via their blog or the Newcastle Travelling Man branch.
'PAPER TIGER: PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE'
(£3.40 inc. P&P)I have a two-page strip in this anthology from Paper Tiger Comix which is out now and can be purchased from their site.
'BANAL PIG PORTRAIT PRIZE'
(£3.50 + 50p P&P [UK only])I've got a strip in this anthology from Banal Pig Comics. It's very very good indeed - especially the parts by Jess Bradley, Gareth Brookes and (Banal Pig himself) Steve Tillotson.
Order it direct from his site.
'MELANCHOMIC'
(£1.50 inc. P&P)Autobiographical comics 2002-2005. Full of tales of woe and heartbreak, not to mention rude words and offensive humour.
"a great little comic zine... It is labelled as autobiographical musings, which sounds about right. Some of the humour is offensive, but I would expect nothing less! There are comics about awkward social interactions where you don't remember people's names (this happens to me all the time!) and a part about "twelve reasons for still being a virgin" which rules because he actually includes having a gypsy curse as one of them. This is really entertaining and well-drawn. The people have a clip-art style charm to them" -- Last Hours
"painfully hilarious (or hilariously painful) semi-autobiographical comedy anthology... I'd thoroughly recommend hunting this comic down, it's about as sharp as small-press gets, and features some fantastically designed artwork." -- Gordon Johnston, Virginia Gallery
"observations and humor about love, sex, and relationships with a little self-doubt thrown in for good measure. Waugh's comix are well paced and strike a good balance between insight and humor." -- Midnight Fiction
"A collection of predominantly single page ‘slice of life’ strips that offer wry observations on the trials and tribulations of being a single male. Andrew Waugh’s basic style relies heavily on repetition, but is surprisingly emotive given this (self-imposed) constraint. Despite the occasional – and openly confessed – filler, there are plenty of enjoyable strips, including Juicy Fruit, The Fine Art Of Pulling and Women's Parts." -- Comics International
"what we have here is a record of the first few stumbles of heartbreak, as detailed by someone who doesn’t ever feel as though they will understand what love is. Well, everyone can empathise with that. While the whole tone of autobiography is one that can veer towards self pity (I think we’ve all seen comics like that), here it manages to escape this trap by cheerfully acknowledging this tendency. It’s a neat trick, and undercuts what could otherwise become very annoying. What is left is a winsome, funny little book that provides a few swift laughs and some moments of recognition. His art has grown stronger and is now more iconic than his earlier efforts. It has a crisp, clean quality to it that echoes the work of John Bagnell, or even fellow Scot John Miller. The back cover proclaims that this is Glaikit Comics, which is a great title for anything, and I hope to see it in use again soon." -- Douglas Noble, TRS2 Reviews
"I thought Melanchomic was a nice collection and shows great potential." -- Sean Duffield, Paper Tiger Comix
"inappropriate conversational foul-ups (that wouldn't get through a profanity filter), late-night fretting about how worthless your life is, trying to bluff a chance meeting with someone you don't recognise but who seems to remember you well - that's the sort of everyday stuff we're dealing with here. [He] does know how to time each panel, and laughs at himself with enjoyable good grace...the sort of thing that goes well to students who get value for money by showing the funny stuff to their friends who will each blink in horrified recognition." -- Page 45
Copies are available from my online shop.
Have your fondest childhood memories thoroughly molested by the sinister uncle that is...
'THE GUTTEST STORY EVER TOLD'
(***SOLD OUT***)Script: Andrew Mitchell & Andrew Waugh, Art: Andrew Waugh, Lettering: Andrew Mitchell
Join former movie star Steve Guttenberg as he cuts a swathe of carnage through a Hollywood audition.
SWOON! As you are serenaded by Lou Diamond Phillips!
TREMBLE! As Gutt threatens Rick Moranis!
CREAM! As Tom Selleck turns up in a pair of Speedos!
"hyper-violent comic strip about '80s legend Steve Guttenberg... 'technically this isn't science fiction, but it's about the star of Cocoon and Short Circuit!' pleads the guy who sent it in. That's good enough for us." -- SFX Magazine
"a showcase for Waugh's unique caricature visuals and no-holds barred humour." -- Gordon Johnston, Virginia Gallery
"you'll love this systematic foul-mouthed ultra violent mockery of every '80s star you could shake a stick at... hardly high brow, but damn, is it funny." -- Comics International
..WRITING..
For those wondering where the "write funny stories" part of my description comes into play, here's the run-down of some of the stuff you can see online. In the past I've contributed material to spoof sci-fi news site
, and sketches and reviews to Channel 4's now-defunct 4laughs site under the name "glaikit".
Finally, I'm a contributing writer at North East listings site
, doing reviews of new movies, gigs and the odd book. It's a fantastic site and well worth checking out.
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Apr 16 2009 4:08 PM
The first Saturday in May is FREE COMIC BOOK DAY and if it's humanly possible, you'll want to be at Jetpack Comics! Tons of guests including Ed Mcguinness(the guy drawing HULK!)and the entire MIRAGE STUDIOS CREW(They do TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES!!!). Add to that tons of other artists and writers, vendors, and returning again, the STAR WARS 501st!!!
Stay tuned at our myspace page and
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Now if you can't be there, still be our myspace pal! Drop us a line! Tell us which comics rule and which comics suck! WOOO!
Mar 24 2009 12:31 AM
See you this Sunday @ The Cumberland Arms, Newcastle for The First ever Fairs Fayre!!
1pm-6pm, FREE ENTRY
Comics, canvas paintings, cake stands, plushies, jewellery, kitsch, clocks, T-shirts, coasters, vintage vinyl records, locally produced music, puzzles, fascinators, pin badges,bags, glassware, cushions, purses & Wallets and a mini bar made out of a dolls house!!