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The End and the Beginning

Sep27
by on 09/27/2018 at 12:01 am
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This is the End…

And the Beginning.

It’s the end of Randie & Ryan’s story as told here twice a week. It’s the end, for now, of my comic stripping, as I’ve decided to devote my energy to a gallery and creating art. It’s the end of time constraints due to maintaining two comic strips online.

It is NOT the end of my doing cartooning. I have not killed off my characters, and thus disabling any return to them ever again.

I have begun a new thing.

But before I go there… I want to thank you all for coming with me on this story about a quirky artist named Randie who lives in a “touristy seaside community but moves to Portland to support her best friend and love of her life, Ryan.” It has been so much fun creating this story… and this group of people who I’ve come to love. I created a community that created a community that enjoyed their story. Thank you for the comments, the love, the support… all these things have given me such joy over the years. I appreciate all of you! Thank you! 

As far as beginnings… it’s Art imitating life. I’ve started a new life, as Randie did, in Portland. My new beginning is in a gallery, not a magazine. However, I am not at all giving up cartooning. It will always be part of my thing. And I invite you to see how things progress at both bridgettspicer.com and also Sidestreetarts.com   … I am on instagram @brigtoon… Please come along with me… as I skip into new beginnings!

ps. Check back on Squid Row and R&R from time to time as I will post things and stuff.

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A New Direction for Me

Aug31
by on 08/31/2018 at 12:01 am
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I have given this a great deal of thought and it was not an easy decision for me… but I’ve decided to move on from doing regular comics. In other words, I’m going to end “Randie & Ryan” and “Squid Row” at the end of September.

The final Randie & Ryan will be on Sept. 27 and the last Squid Row will be on Sept. 29th.

After moving to Oregon last year, I wanted a reinvention. New place. New home. New me. It became clearer and clearer that the direction I was heading in was not comics, but art. I became a member in an art gallery and my focus began to shift. I’ve decided to throw ALL my energy at the “fine art” side of things.

I want to thank you for coming along on this ride with me… following the adventures of Randie Springlemeyer and Ryan Goodfellow. They have been such close family. And I don’t believe that I will walk away from them forever… I know I’ll call them up from time to time, but it won’t be a regular page thing. Over the years, your readership, and support, has been amazing and I cannot thank you enough.

I won’t be touching the archives or the websites…  and I will probably post things from time to time with updates on things in the blog. I encourage you to visit bridgettspicer.com as that will be where I will be focusing more. Also, visit my instagram account… instagram.com/brigtoon … where I update frequently.

Those of you who give on Patreon, be sure to see how I’ll be changing up what’s being offered. Thank you for your support!

Again, thank you so much! -Bridgett

brig@squidrowcomics.com

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Summer 2015 Anniversary

Jun29
by on 06/29/2018 at 11:07 am
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It was the Summer of 2015…

…the first day of Summer to be precise and exact.

That’s when I started this here graphic-y novel-y style comic. It’s been 3 years and the appearance has changed, as have the characters. Randie has struggled with alone-ness… a strange irony in that she became Ryan’s partner. Ryan has changed careers, and they both exchanged the familiarity of place for a new home out of state. So to sum up, the story has really been about change.

It does mirror my own life’s dramatic changes of late… but, then again, it is my creation.

With the 3rd anniversary I ask:

What has been your favorite story or R&R incident over the last 3 years?  

(please answer in the comments)

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Mimosa Sunday, Sidestreet Arts

Jun08
by on 06/08/2018 at 1:28 pm
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There’s always something to do in Portland. This Sunday is Mimosa Sunday at Sidestreet Arts. This is always a special treat… where delicious conversation and munchies are to be had. From 11 to 2 pm, member & represented artists hobnob and conversate with anybody that walks through the charming gallery. There’s even special gifts for the first several folks through the door.

And don’t miss seeing some of my work while you sip Brunch Beverages… I’ll be floating around… so think up some good questions to ask when you see me.

11-2 pm, June 10th, 140 SE 28th Ave., Portland, OR

sidestreetarts.com

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OMG… a new post!

Jun01
by on 06/01/2018 at 3:43 pm
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Holy Bananas… I’ve not posted here for some time. I was just saying this same thing over at Squidrowcomics.com … sheesh.

Well, that’s because I have been spending a lot of time collaging and cutting up little bits of paper. I’ve got a spot over at the Sidestreet Arts gallery in Portland, Oregon. So creating works for to buy has been this crazy busy art thing I’ve been up to. You can see more of this over on bridgettspicer.com under the portfolio section.

Also… if you are interested in seeing more “insider stuff”, you might consider pledging me at Patreon.com. For just $2/month, you can drop in on the “Artist Insider Club” blog. See what’s happening by clicking the link in the sidebar that says “Become a Patron…” As always, I appreciate your support and readership.

 

“Picasso’s Absinthe”

Mixed Media Collage

5×7 matted/framed to 8.5 x 11

$195

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