Author: Helen Bradley
Spotlight on Czap!
K Czap (pronounced “chap”) makes comics about friendship, community, & transcendence.
At the end of last year, we printed an edition of Four Years, a book that won K Czap a nomination for “Outstanding Artist” and “Outstanding Comic” Ignatz Awards.
Four Years brings us the story of Betty, who simultaneously finds herself face-to-face with her past, present, and future at a defining moment of her life.
Czap also began the micro-press Czap Books in 2011 and received the CXC Emerging Talent Award for their work and involvement in the comics community.
Check out the images below and explore more of Czap’s work at their site.
- Ink: CMYK
- Paper: Insides on 70lb Smooth Text; Cover on 120lb Smooth Uncoated Cover
Spotlight on the Queer Asian Social Club
The Queer Asian Social Club, founded by Maya Satya Reddy, celebrates stories from their community through the weekly web-zine DIS-ORIENT, their instagram page, and their podcast: the Queer Asian Podcast Club. Their collective empowers queer and trans APISWAD (Asian, Pacific Islander, Southwest Asian, Desi) folks.
We got to print these gorgeous posters to help them spread the word of what they do. Learn more about them on their site and on their IG.
- Ink: CMYK
- Paper: 100lb Gloss Text
Katie Scarlett’s Interesting Perspective
Katie creates fresh ways of looking at familiar settings. She typically illustrates scenes of home, like dining rooms and kitchens, and loves to incorporate the plants, furniture, and decorations she has in her home into her art.
We were lucky enough to print Katie’s 2025 calendars — which are sure to bring you brightness and inspiration all year. Get them on her site.
- Ink: CMYK
- Paper: Insides on 70lb Smooth Text; Cover on 100lb Gloss Cover
Happy Holidays from Fireball
All of us at Fireball hope that all of you have the best holidays,
however you celebrate.
Take a look at some of our favorite holiday inspired projects below.
- Artist: Alison Lee Chapman
- Ink: CMYK
- Paper: Natural White 100lb Smooth Cover
- Artist: Sibylla Shekerdjiska-Benatova
- Ink: CMYK
- Paper: 120lb Smooth Uncoated Cover
- Artist: Cody Canard
- Ink: CMYK
- Paper: 12pt Coated 1 Side
- Artist: Lexi K. Nilson
- Ink: CMYK
- Paper: Rolland Enviro 100lb Uncoated Cover 100% Recycled
- Artist: Emily Funck
- Ink: CMYK
- Paper: 120lb Smooth Uncoated Cover
Holiday Gift Guide 2024!
The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year — to support local artists and creators!
Check out our list of treasures that will be sure to make your friends and family sparkle with joy this season (unless their hearts are made of coal) and that will save you from big box stores (because you deserve better!).
Katie Scarlett
2025 calendars, prints, and accessories with vibrant colors and interesting perspectives [shop!]
Primal Soup Designs
prints, posters, and things inspired by sounds and feelings [shop!]
alaina ewin's stuff!
stickers, prints, totes, and more about women, romance, dessert, and more [shop!]
Andyrogyny Shop
queer and sometimes spooky prints and other artsy treasures [shop!]
The World of Zelda Flanagan
prints, postcards, and stickers that spark curiosity and joy [shop!]
S POGAS ART
heartfelt greeting cards, beautiful stationery goods, and unique gifts [shop!]
Cat Schmitz
comfort objects for grown ups that lead to courageous decision making [shop!]
Shop Small Y’all | 2024 Holiday Shopping Guide
The season is truly upon us now and if you celebrate the holidays with gifts, think about supporting small business this year instead of corporate giants. We swear they are more fun and they are also a huge part of what makes our city so great. Here are just a few of our favorite places:
Thunderbird Salvage | Salvaged Goods and Gifts
Circle Thrift | Vintage and Thrifted Goods
Minnow Lane | Babies and Children Gifts
Omoi | Stationary
Harriett’s Bookshop | Books
The Head and The Hand | Books
Philadelphia Record Exchange | Records
Made and Maker | Clothing
Ham and Bone | Pet Supplies and Gifts
Jinxed | Home Goods and Gifts
Repo Records | Records
Great Circles | Records
Drats | Clothing
Runehammer | Hobbies and Games
Vestige | Clothing
Proper Good | Gift Shop
Ritual | Metaphysical Supplies
Uncle Ron’s Candle Co. | Stuff to Burn
And don’t forget to check out our Holiday Event and Market Guide, too!
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Holiday Event and Market Guide
There are so many ways to support independent artists and vendors during the holidays, so skip the big box stores with us and give back to your community this season.
Here is a list of just some of the holiday events and markets that we are looking forward to before the end of the year!
Yamz World’s “Changing Moth” Series
You’ve seen Yamz World, created by Brayan Montes-Terrazas, featured on our site before (and you likely will again). We are constantly amazed at his ability to create art that symbolizes the most beautiful parts of our lives.
Yamz’s “Changing Moth” series is a symbol of the vulnerability and power of growth and change — in gorgeous colors and patterns.
Find the print and the bookmark (both of which we had the honor of printing) on his online shop and follow Yamz World on Instagram.
Posters:
- Ink: CMYK
- Paper: 100lb Gloss Text
Bookmarks:
- Ink: CMYK
- Paper: 130lb Gloss Cover with Matte Cover on Both Sides
acorviart’s wondrous creatures
Today, in honor of spooky season, we’re highlighting the work of Alicia, aka acorviart, an illustrator/designer who runs an online art and merch store.
Does she create cuddly, adorable things? Absolutely.
But this week calls for her newest prints, featuring the creatures who are wondrous and menacing (in all the right ways).
Check them all out on her site and on Instagram.
- Ink: CMYK
- Paper: 120lb Smooth Uncoated Cover
Trans Greeting Cards by Andy Passchier
Andy Passchier is an illustrator from The Netherlands, currently living in the USA.
In their work, Andy focuses on inclusivity, positivity and LGBTQIA+ advocacy.
We recently got to print these cards — which are symbolically and literally gorgeous — celebrating diversity, individuality, and joy.
Andy is also a master of surface design and children’s products and gift packaging. Check out everything they do, including their incredible “Gender Identity for Kids” project on Instagram or on their site.
- Ink: CMYK
- Paper: 120lb Smooth Uncoated Cover
