June 9th 2019
MARY WINSPEAR CENTRE
ENTRY BY DONATION
10 Am-7 PM
JUDGES
Ken Steacy
Ken Steacy
is a Canadian comics artist and writer best known for his work on the NOW Comics comic book series of Astro Boy and of the Comico comic series of Jonny Quest, as well as his graphic novel collaborations with Harlan Ellison (Night and the Enemy, 1987) and Dean Motter (The Sacred and the Profane, 1987). Steacy was a member of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets 386 Comox Squadron
Renee Nault
Renee Nault
Renee Nault is a Canadian artist, illustrator, and graphic novelist.
She is known for her vivid watercolor and ink illustrations.
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Renee was born in Vancouver and later moved to Victoria. Growing up near the ocean, she was influenced by the languid weightlessness and bright colours of underwater landscapes. Later she connected these ideas with the "floating world" of Japanese Ukiyo-e prints which interested her with their repeating patterns and shapes. To this she brings a very personal edge, a cryptic symbolism and a dark sense of humor.

Renee loves to travel, and she has spent long stretches of time in Europe, Asia, and Africa.
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Renee’s work has appeared in books, magazines, newspapers and advertising around the world. She has completed work on a graphic novel adaptation of Margaret Atwood's dystopian classic, The Handmaid's Tale. The book will be released on March 26th 2019.
Gareth Gaudin
Gareth Gaudin
Gareth Gaudin is the award-winning cartoonist of the Magic Teeth Dailies, the adventures of the irrepressible Perogy Cat. He also produces records and CDs for local and international bands. Gareth is one of the foremost dealers in vintage comics on the continent with over 4000 positive feedbacks on eBay and holds a BFA in Visual Arts from UVic.