Name: Katie Green
Location: Bristol, UK
Website: www.katiegreen.co.uk / www.katiegreenbean.blogspot.com
How about a brief introduction?
Hi, I’m Katie and I’m a freelance illustrator. Currently I’m working on my first graphic novel, but inbetween times I also love to make and sell small self-published works, paintings, drawings, art prints and other goodies. I also drink a lot or rooibos tea.
How did you get involved with zine making?
I published my first zine, The Green Bean issue 1, in May 2010. I had previously self-published a recipe book, so the process of producing and selling my work was familiar, and the step into making a zine came because having my own magazine has always been a dream of mine. I’m slightly obsessive-compulsive (!), so I right away made the commitment to publishing a Green Bean every month. I’ve done 8 now and the readership continues to grow. I am, however, going bi-monthly in the new year to make space for other small publications….I love the Green Bean, but I’m also craving the chance to try something different.
Tell us what’s your goal when it comes to zine making?
For me, zine making is very personal. I am a blogger, and in many ways my zines are an extension of that. I want to tell tales of what I make and do and find interesting about the world around me. My ultimate goal I suppose is to keep sharing that as a way of connecting with people, and to do something ‘productive’ with the vast amounts of drawing I seem to produce. As long as its fun to make and fun to read, I think I’m on the right track.
Any favorite artists that inspired you to make your zine?
Funny as it sounds, I’d read very few zines before making my own. Now of course, I’ve read many, but my favourite who outshines all of the others has to be Aijung Kim. Her styles of both drawing and writing are so eloquent and simple, plus I find her subject matter and honesty very appealing. She is also an illustrator and printmaker and all of her work is beautiful.
