| No Barcodes - Ben Powis |
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| Features - Interviews | ||
| Written by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou | ||
| Thursday, 29 May 2008 14:18 | ||
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Because this upcoming weekend holds the London underground Comics mini-con, No Barcodes, David Baillie has been conducting a few short interviews with some of the creators you can find if you pop down this weekend (for more info see the link at the end of the interview). This first one is with Ben Powis, a good friend of the website. Hope you enjoy. Hi Ben, hope you're well! We haven't met, but I've read and admired your work, and can't wait to say hello. How would you introduce yourself and your work to someone at NoBarCodes next Saturday in Camden Lock Market who has never heard of you before?Hi, I am very well thanks and really looking forward to next weekend! For an intro how about... 'Hello my name is Ben and I like to draw pictures' - that sums me up pretty well, even if it does sound like I'm about to host a cheesy gameshow! You've had your comic Turtle Guitar on the LondonUnderGround Saturday comics table - how has that been for you?It's been a fantastic, I have received some lovely messages from people who picked the comic up at the LUC tables, but its also been a great learning opportunity. Turtle Guitar is my first comic and being able to get it out to an audience who know what they like and aren't afraid to say so has been invaluable. It's also really exciting to hear about the great things the London Underground Comics guys are doing, I'm proud that my work has some small part in that. What are you looking forward to most next Saturday?Meeting everyone who comes along, including all the creators of the comics I have been staring at for so many months! The Internet is great for news and keeping up to date with the latest small press releases, but I am really looking forward to meeting people face to face. Anything you're dreading?Being asked to draw something, then getting exposed for the fraud I am! No really...I do draw...honest! And finally - any message for the people out there, reading this, wishing that they too were a young, cool and sexy comics creator?Don't do it, don't throw your life away!! Just kidding! If you have something you want to say, a story to tell, just do it. Looking back, I wouldn't have imagined a year ago that I'd be doing what I am now. I really love it, its the best job in the world. Oh one final thing, to anyone who is wondering when my next comic 'Where Grows The Bitter Herb' will be out...its finished and (depending on the printers) it might just be premiering at NoBarCodes next Saturday at Camden Lock Market - the only way to be sure is to come along! Thank you very much, Ben Powis!No, Thank you! :) No Bar Codes is a one day indie comics event taking place at Camden Lock Market this Saturday. Click here for more info.
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