Hello friend, As mentioned a few weeks back, I recently had the pleasure of joining Autumn Crossman‑Serb and Kathleen Gros on the Prairie Comics Festival’s “Romance Comics” panel, guided with warmth and steady facilitation by Stephanie Guest. I arrived already grateful for the invitation, but I left feeling even more energized, reflective, and appreciative of the space we shared. One…
Consumed: Hamnet
Hello friend, I’ve been thinking lately that I’d like to share more of what I’m consuming—books, films, maybe even the occasional album—here on the blog. After all, if you’re here for my art, you might also be curious about the things that feed it. So I’m starting a new feature called Consumed, where I talk about what I’ve been reading,…
A Quick Trip Down the Number One
Hello Friend, Good news from the road—or at least, the reliable stretch of highway between Saskatoon and Regina. I’m pleased to announce that I’ll be appearing at Regina Comic Arts Festival III later this month: Saturday, October 25, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., at the Regina Public Library, Central Branch (2311 12th Avenue). It’s a small, one-day show that I’m…
Small Joys in a Heavy Season
Hello Friend, It’s that awkward shoulder season between summer’s chaos and autumn’s order—the part where the weather turns crisp, the school lunches start again, and every parent realizes that the “new routine” feels less like a fun challenge and more like survival. If you’re anything like me, the change of seasons hits a little harder this year. Maybe it’s the…
Announcement Grab Bag
Hello Friend, Welcome to another exciting installment of Don Sparrow’s Career Grab Bag! Because nothing says “laser-focused professionalism” like three unrelated announcements tied together by enthusiasm and an exclamation point. First up: I’ll be tabling at SaskAssemble Comics & Collectibles Showcase (a.k.a. SaskAssemble 3) on Saturday, September 13th, in Saskatoon at the Western Development Museum. Last year’s show was at Sutherland Hall, and I had a great…