Staff Artist at The Phoenix Comic. I draw Know Your Monsters, Dragon Guard and Legacy
England, United Kingdom
Joined May 2013
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Zak Simmonds-Hurn retweeted
Seeing as these ridiculously bad takes keep getting platformed - just going to leave this here I wrote for them:
thebookseller.com/comment/wi…
AI is ushering in a new generation of creators that publishing should embrace, says Nadim Sadek 👇 thebookseller.com/comment/cr…
Zak Simmonds-Hurn retweeted
🚨🎉💫🤯 It's a BIG day: Bunny vs Monkey* has officially sold over ONE MILLION COPIES!🥳🥳🥳
✨ A million congratulations to superstar @jamiesmart, & a million thanks to ALL booksellers & book lovers who made this possible. GO COMICS!!
*First seen in the epic @phoenixcomicuk!💥
ALT A blue graphic with text: 'ONE MILLION BUNNY VS MONKEY COPIES SOLD' There's an illustration of Bunny & Monkey, and the DFB/Phoenix logos are in the bottom right corner
Zak Simmonds-Hurn retweeted
Still being reminded about what an amazing day
@phoenixcomicuk fest 2024 was this year. Love this shot from the official photographers. @joelist @abbyryder @VenkmanProject @gnorthfield @MonstrousComics @EtheringtonBros
Zak Simmonds-Hurn retweeted
🔥REMINDER - You can still WIN a signed drawing of Ember!🔥
Order anything from the limited edition Phoenix Fest 2024 Merchandise to enter our draw.
The winner will get an exclusive drawing of Ember, signed by @monstrouscomics!
thephoenixcomic.shop/collect…
Zak Simmonds-Hurn retweeted
🚨Did you miss Phoenix Fest 2024?! Don't worry!
You can still buy the recording of the days events until MIDNIGHT TONIGHT! phoenixfest2024.eventbrite.c…
Don't miss out - this is your last chance 🎟️
Zak Simmonds-Hurn retweeted
🔥Win a signed drawing of Ember!🔥
Order anything from the limited edition Phoenix Fest 2024 Merchandise to enter our draw.
The winner will get an exclusive drawing of Ember, signed by @monstrouscomics!
thephoenixcomic.shop/collect…
Zak Simmonds-Hurn retweeted
The brilliant @MonstrousComics will be at @TheStoryMuseum this weekend! If you're in the Oxford area, pop over to meet the artist behind Know Your Monsters and Dragon Guard 🐉
Hey PLEASE NOTE that I am off down to Cornwall this weekend for @StLiterature so my usual session at @TheStoryMuseum Comics Club will be guest-hosted by my brilliant @phoenixcomicuk colleague Mr Zak Simmons-Hurn @MonstrousComics!
Zak Simmonds-Hurn retweeted
Just a few tickets left for Comic Club Plus next Saturday 29 June at 1.30pm. This is a great opportunity for young artists and comic enthusiasts aged 12+ to learn from guest artist and @phoenixcomicuk creator @monstrouscomics.💥🤖🗯️
Book here: bit.ly/3u4oCet
Zak Simmonds-Hurn retweeted
There will be fifteen recipients of the 2024 Comic Creator Micro-Bursary. Donations are currently open to contribute to the cash element of each bursary. Every donation is gladly received, whether large or small.
Find out more, and donate here: thoughtbubblefestival.com/do…
Zak Simmonds-Hurn retweeted
If you know these books, then you are DEFINITELY going to want to check out our new episode, as we were lucky enough to chat to @jeffsmithsbone about his journey into making comics!
Spread the word - and enjoy comics!!
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Zak Simmonds-Hurn retweeted
Winner of lllustrator of the Year, @jamiesmart, collects the Nibbie live on stage!
#BritishBookAwards #Nibbies
Zak Simmonds-Hurn retweeted
The winner of Book of the Year: Children's Illustrated (supported by @lovereadingkids) is BUNNY VS MONKEY: MULTIVERSE MIX-UP! (@DFB_Storyhouse) by @jamiesmart.
“This is what happens when you nurture an author to the point where they go ‘boom'".
#Nibbies #BritishBookAwards
ALT Bunny VS Monkey stood upright on a mirrored table next to the golden Nibbie trophy in front of a plant, in white text reads: winner, Book of the Year Chilren's Illustrated
Zak Simmonds-Hurn retweeted
Today sees the release of THE RED HUNTSMAN in the @phoenixcomicuk. A Fawn prequel series telling the origin story of a brand new character who is going to play a huge role in the new series of Fawn coming this summer. I'm really proud of this one and hope you all enjoy the ride.
Zak Simmonds-Hurn retweeted
Today, we’ve released a statement elaborating on our decision not to allow any AI-generated materials at Perth Comic Arts Festival. You can find our full statement on our website, and see our summary in the thread below. (1/4)
Zak Simmonds-Hurn retweeted
Thanks everyone who ever watched one of my YouTube videos. After a bit of an extended break I'm back with a new one about character design!
I have some more really exciting videos in the works too, I hope you'll check them out!
youtu.be/yIgE50arM5c?si=OXih…
Zak Simmonds-Hurn retweeted
"Jumping" animated short film by Osamu Tezuka (1984) is back online for free (until July 31).
Solo animated by Junji Kobayashi.
>> youtube.com/watch?v=zA3Njico…
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