The Pitch
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Self-published, 2003 “Mark Burrier’s work in … The Pitch displays a nice, graceful line and deadpan sense of humor that develops nicely in the way certain sequences are timed across a cartoon grid.”—Tom Spurgeon, The Comics Journal #259
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Rare Words Exhibition at Flying Dog Brewery
Flying Dog Brewery is hosting an exhibition of brand new Rare Words illustrations in June 2012 at their HQ in Frederick, Maryland (directions). How to Submit Because this is a Rare Words project, I need your help! Go to rarewords.org
Rare Words Exhibition at Flying Dog Brewery
Flying Dog Brewery is hosting an exhibition of brand new Rare Words illustrations in June 2012 at their HQ in Frederick, Maryland (directions). How to Submit Because this is a Rare Words project, I need your help! Go to rarewords.org
Tools
My recent experience searching for an elusive sketchbook made me realize how little artists disclose about what tools they have found success using. There’s really no reason to keep this information secret. Is it better to not tell anyone about
Tools
My recent experience searching for an elusive sketchbook made me realize how little artists disclose about what tools they have found success using. There’s really no reason to keep this information secret. Is it better to not tell anyone about
The Search for the Perfect Sketchbook
About a month ago, I came across a video of French cartoonist Joann Sfar cut into four parts (one, two, three, four). Here’s Part Two (Sorry, no subtitles.) In the video, Sfar is shown sketching with pencil, ink, and watercolor. I’m
The Search for the Perfect Sketchbook
About a month ago, I came across a video of French cartoonist Joann Sfar cut into four parts (one, two, three, four). Here’s Part Two (Sorry, no subtitles.) In the video, Sfar is shown sketching with pencil, ink, and watercolor. I’m
Washington City Paper Interview
Washington, DC comics blogger Mike Rhode interviewed me for the Washington City Paper. We chat about influences, writer’s block, Dischord Records and where I see things are headed. Excerpt: Mark Burrier is an illustrator, cartoonist, and skateboard painter whose illustration work
Washington City Paper Interview
Washington, DC comics blogger Mike Rhode interviewed me for the Washington City Paper. We chat about influences, writer’s block, Dischord Records and where I see things are headed. Excerpt: Mark Burrier is an illustrator, cartoonist, and skateboard painter whose illustration work
Process: Drawing a One Page Comic for Big Planet Comics
Big Planet Comics, for those unfamiliar, is a fantastic group of comic book stores in the Washington, DC area. Jared Smith, owner of the Vienna, VA location, contacted me about drawing a comic for them to use in an ad.
Process: Drawing a One Page Comic for Big Planet Comics
Big Planet Comics, for those unfamiliar, is a fantastic group of comic book stores in the Washington, DC area. Jared Smith, owner of the Vienna, VA location, contacted me about drawing a comic for them to use in an ad.
Personhood
Editorial illustration Client: The Washington Post Art Director: Kristin Lenz
“Kanooblian” Art Auction
The above image is the just posted Rare Word, “kanooblian.” The word sounded very much like the name of beloved Washington Capitals right wing, Mike Knuble. I have hockey on the brain. The season has (finally!) started and tomorrow night is
“Kanooblian” Art Auction
The above image is the just posted Rare Word, “kanooblian.” The word sounded very much like the name of beloved Washington Capitals right wing, Mike Knuble. I have hockey on the brain. The season has (finally!) started and tomorrow night is
“Hummingbird” Print on NBC’s Parenthood TV Show
My silkscreen print, Hummingbird Balloon II, appeared in the background of last night’s episode of NBC’s Parenthood TV show twice! It’s part of the decór for the character Haddie Braverman’s bedroom. The limited run silkscreen print is available in the shop and
“Hummingbird” Print on NBC’s Parenthood TV Show
My silkscreen print, Hummingbird Balloon II, appeared in the background of last night’s episode of NBC’s Parenthood TV show twice! It’s part of the decór for the character Haddie Braverman’s bedroom. The limited run silkscreen print is available in the shop and