Black Ink Bird

Something Fruity This Way Comes…

Joamette Gil — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 05:28:22 +0000

And by fruity I mean really, really RED. Here’s a preview of the up-coming layout:

Some Changes Around the Corner

Joamette Gil — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:59:36 +0000

If the site looks wonky to you right now, that because it under construction. I’m working on figuring out the latest version of ComicPress and making it look pretty. So stick around! Comics are still here if you look in the archives.

Completed Jezebel Pin-Up and Contest Winner!

Joamette Gil — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 04:28:34 +0000

I finally finished it! Here’s my pin-up of Jezebel from Blackbirds. And here’s the contest entry that won a free copy of the book! It’s by Dayanna Rodriguez, a very talented artist and student at the Savannah College of Art and Design (my former alma mater). You can check out more of her work here. -Joamette Gil

TLC for Blackbirds!

Joamette Gil — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:54:22 +0000

Eat.Sleep.Geek. wrote a review of Blackbirds! Take a gander! http://www.eatsleepgeek.com/review-joamette-gils-blackbirds/ BlackInkBird.com now has a spiffy new page devoted to Blackbirds: it’s a reference point for the summary, sample pages, and reviews. Strip #5 is also up! :) http://blackinkbird.com/books/blackbirds/ -Joamette Gil PS: I canceled the planned Michael Jackson tribute after coming to terms with the fact that my remorse was [...]

PETA-Fail

Joamette Gil — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:59:21 +0000

So, apparently, PETA has started a new campaign that aims to shame people of size (or people who, thanks to the media, mistakenly perceive themselves as people of size) to go vegetarian/vegan. Because, you know, vegans/vegetarians are often 10-20 lbs lighter than those who eat meat. Because that’s what animal liberation struggles are all about, right? [...]

Coloring Contest Update

Joamette Gil — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 17:00:47 +0000

I have decided to extend the coloring contest deadline to Friday, August 21st, 2009, by midnight. :) http://joamette.deviantart.com/journal/25804301/ -Joamette Gil

Solidarity?

Joamette Gil — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 07:30:23 +0000

It’s about time. I like this one a lot for a couple of reasons. First off, I feel like I’m finally settling into the style I want for this comic: minimalistic black line work. I’m also pleased with my character design for Chanaya, the African-American friend of Simone, our perpetually outraged leading lady. She is my [...]

Blackbirds Reviewed by SequentialTart.com

Joamette Gil — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 18:10:49 +0000

Blackbirds‘ first major review: so exciting! Please take the time to read it at SequentialTart.com, if you’d be so kind. ^_^ http://sequentialtart.com/reports.php?ID=6732&issue=2009-08-03 Blackbirds also got a mention over at ComicsGirl.com: take a gander at that as well! ;) Blackbirds is available for sale at IndyPlanet.com! Use the link below, or just visit IndyPlanet.com and search the keyword BLACKBIRDS. http://www.indyplanet.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=2298

Middle Class Values Don’t Solve Poverty!

Joamette Gil — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 18:06:02 +0000

This is a wonderful critique of our social institutions, particularly the failing tactics they employ against poverty everyday: our educators and welfare providers are under that false impression that the key difference between the lower and middle classes is values. The real difference: money. You’d think the people governing would get that. http://elizabitchez.blogspot.com/2009/07/middle-class-values-dont-solve-poverty.html My one qualm with the opinions [...]

US Military Wastes Time and Resources Spying on Peace Activists

Joamette Gil — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:19:37 +0000