Support Aaron's Comics Adventure!

Hello!

My name is Aaron and I’m hoping you can help me achieve a creative milestone ✨

I’m planning a 15-day trip to the UK and France this coming August for two reasons.

The first reason?

I was invited to The Grange for an Arts Residency to work on my debut graphic novel, “Beyond The Cloudy Vale”! This middle reader fantasy comic will be published with Silver Sprocket Comics in 2026. I will spend 10 days in an old rectory building with all kinds of artists working on this book.

But Aaron, what about the other 5 days? That’s a great question! Once my residency is complete, I will begin my journey to France to do some on-the-ground research for my sophomore graphic novel exploring the history of Joan of Arc, which is tentatively titled, “I Will Make A Warcry!”. I will travel from Paris to Joan’s birthplace, Domremy-la-Pucelle, and finally end my trip in Reims where Joan crowned Charles VII as king of France. Along the way, I will be doing photography of sites and some sketching for reference. I’ll also visit tours specific to this time in history.

Why is this such a big deal?

Funding this trip will be a massive creative turning point for my career as a graphic novelist. It will allow me to complete an artist residency to work on my debut book, and it will lay the foundation for my next. I hope you will consider donating any amount of money to help me achieve this. Creative endeavors for comic artists can feel very solitary when at your desk and putting ink to paper, but in reality, finished books exist because of the communities behind them. So here I am! Humbly asking my community for that support.

Take a moment to check out my short video or my instagram for more details about these projects. Also take a look below for the breakdown of travel costs for this trip. Maybe you’re thinking, “Hey, I can actually cover food costs” or “You know, I’ll cover the costs of any museum or tour admission.” That all helps tremendously!

*Any money raised beyond the Total estimated cost will be split 50/50 between the Residency in-kind Donation and Art Materials.

Estimated Cost

Flights

$1,500

Train Travel

$350

Residency in-kind Donation

$600

Accommodation

$600

Food

$250

Attractions & Tours

$200

Purchases for Research

$200

Local Transportation

$200

Art Materials

$100

Total

$4000

Thank you