Don Sparrow’s Comic Quest From France to Ontario

Author Don Sparrow recently travelled to Angoulême, France, and Toronto, Ontario to showcase his work with the support of Creative Saskatchewan’s Showcase or Sell Travel Grant.

Sparrow is a comic book creator and professional illustrator whose work is a humorous blend of retro warmth with a modern sensibility. In Angoulême, he showcased his artwork to 200,000 attendees at an outdoor display, gaining significant attention through national news coverage and press conferences. He sold 91 copies of his books, conducted two packed house signings, and held a live drawing exhibition. He even got to meet Stéphane Dion, the Canadian Ambassador to France!

At the Toronto Comic Arts Festival (TCAF), the artist unveiled his latest book to an enthusiastic audience. He received strong support from local stores, including bulk purchases, introducing his work to a new wave of Canadian readers. To conclude his whirlwind adventure, Don attended a dinner for TCAF authors, editors, and retailers, a valuable opportunity to network with those in his field and beyond.

“I am deeply grateful to Creative Saskatchewan for their unwavering support and belief in my creative vision,” Sparrow concluded, “This grant has not only provided me with the means to showcase my work internationally but has also empowered me to forge meaningful connections and pursue new opportunities for growth and collaboration.”

You can view more of Don Sparrow’s work and purchase his books on his website: https://www.donsparrow.com/

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