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Name: Jeanne van Etten
Location: 30 miles out to sea on the Island of Nantucket
Website: www.nantucketmermaid.blogspot.com

How about a brief introduction?
I have been illustrating and painting all of my life. I’ve made my living selling decorative gifts and hand painted furniture to shops all over the United States as well as having my own shops from time to time. I now have a wee shop here on Nantucket Island where I showcase all that I do.

How did you get involved with zine making?
I got involved with zine making when my two sons were in high school and brought some home that their friends had made. I have always loved the small little books that some of my favorite illustrators did, (Edward Gorey, Joan Walsh Anglund, Beatrix Potter), and the zines reminded me of that.

Tell us what’s your goal when it comes to zine making?
My goal in zine making is to reach an audience of children of all ages to be creative, use their imaginations,and just have FUN!

Any favorite artists that inspired you to make your zine?
My favorite artist is Edward Gorey. I also love his nonsense.

What’s the one tip you’d like to share with people who are interested in making their own zines?
My tip for sharing is keep looking at other zines! That is what inspires me. I look at Nieves Books, doodlers anonymous , and of course, PIKALAND to name a few,for inspirational artists.

Name: Weng Pixin
Location: Singapore
Website: www.doinkyupdates.blogspot.com

How about a brief introduction?
I am a toy-maker during the day and a comic doodler by night.

How did you get involved with zine making?
To get over a breakup.

Tell us what’s your goal when it comes to zine making?
To tell the truth.

Any favorite artists that inspired you to make your zine?
Current favorite: David Heatley.

What’s the one tip you’d like to share with people who are interested in making their own zines?
The great thing about zines is that no one rules over you except you. So use this fairly affordable medium to explore all areas that you’d been terrified to do so in others!

Name: Beverly Ealdama
Location: California USA
Website: “www.beverlyealdama.com“http://www.beverlyealdama.com

How about a brief introduction?
Hi, I’m Beverly and I’m from California (just east of Los Angeles). A year after I got a degree in chemistry I decided to change paths and pursue a career in the arts. I am currently studying illustration and design. I get a lot of my inspiration from music and people-watching. Some of the things I enjoy are reading, drinking coffee, and going to concerts.

How did you get involved with zine making?
A few months back I got into swapping artwork and postcards. I joined a zine swap just to try it out and I made an 8-page zine with random doodles and patterns I drew. I read “Whatcha Mean What’s A Zine” and “Sharpie Revolution” and my love for zines grew from there. I like how you can make a zine about anything and everything!

Tell us what’s your goal when it comes to zine making?
To learn about self-publishing, share my work with others, and experiment.

Any favorite artists that inspired you to make your zine?
Chris Piascik; his Typostruction zine was a huge inspiration for me. Also, Kate Bingaman Burt and her daily drawings.

What’s the one tip you’d like to share with people who are interested in making their own zines?
Make many copies and trade with others!