YWW presents James Art Ville

How to Tell a Story with Sequential Art: Comics 

Before the written language, humans crafted a system of record-keeping and storytelling using nothing but illustrations. While the written word has since become the dominant method of non-verbal communication, the integration of both methodologies has the profound and unique ability to engage the reader to a degree that neither one does alone. There is a connotation that comics as considered nothing more than flashy children’s stories, filled with caped heroes and fire-breathing dragons. Comics is a medium, not a genre. James Art Ville breaks down the mechanics of sequential art and how this overlooked literary medium is making a comeback in the modern day.

About James Art Ville –

Local graphic designer and digital illustrator, James Art Ville, combines his passion for drawing and computer technology to create digital art. His background in design has allowed him the privilege of creating book covers for authors, as well as taking on the role of editor and interior designer. His creative talent has been utilized to illustrate children’s books, web comics, and graphic novels. His colorful style takes inspiration from the classic cartoons, comics, and Japanese anime of his youth.

This meeting will be held on Oct. 22nd, in person at the Josephine Community Library, Grants Pass branch, located at 200 NE C St in Grants Pass. We will be offering virtual attendance through ZOOM for those unable to attend.

Meet and greet time is from 10-10:15 am, workshop from 10:15-11:15 am, and Q & A time with book signing time from 11:15-11:30 am.

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Willamette Writers meetings are open to all writers, 18 and up. Guests are welcome to make a donation to help support the cost of the meeting (we believe in paying our speakers for their time and skills). This meeting is run by volunteers. We look forward to seeing you there!

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MASKING: Willamette Writers continues to require mask-wearing at our in-person, indoor meetings. If you are unable to mask, we invite you to join us at one of our online Chapter Meetings. Here is a link to our policies.

Zoom Details

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