The Falmouth 24hr Comic: Laura Elliott

The Falmouth 24hr Comic

10.30 am Tuesday 24th of November - 10.30am Wednesday 25th of November

The Poly, Falmouth

On the 24th of November a group of artists, illustrators and photographers will be challenging their creativity and stamina. With no preparation and very little sleep, they will have just 24 hours to complete 24 pages of illustrated narrative inspired by a local story

The event is open to the public to see the artists working and view the pages as they are completed. There is even opportunity to challenge yourself to create a timed comic.

The Falmouth 24hr Comic is funded by FEAST, a new programme to make great art happen in Cornish villages and towns. Their main focus is to bring communites together to take part in creative activities.

The results will be displayed at The Poly until Saturday the 28th on November.

There will be a follow up exhibition at The Soup Galley, Truro in December.

Sunday, 1 November 2009

Laura Elliott

Laura’s illustrations are created using lively line work and watercolour, which lends itself to the lighthearted quirkiness she instils in her characters and images. Taking inspiration from colour and texture, she finds using the unpredictable line that sticks and twigs provide an important role in her drawing style. She also enjoys exploring other media and disciplines, such as textiles, jewellery and origami.

Now based in Bristol, Laura graduated from University College Falmouth in 2008. She has worked with a range of genres, from promotional posters and brand identity to private commissions and children’s literature. Laura has a published children’s book called Basil and Scraggs Go Underground at Geevor.

Laura will be taking The Falmouth 24hr Comic Challenge at The Poly.

You can find more information on Laura's website and more images here