Interview on Non Canonical!

Ben Hutchings — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:19:17 +0000

I was the guest on this episode of Non Canonical! We talked all about my career in comics, Walking to Japan, and the opening of Squishface Studio.

Here is some behind the scenes footage of us chit-chatting.

Lesson Master: The Lesson of Steaming Cups of Joe

Ben Hutchings — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 21:55:38 +0000

Thunder Mates DOUBLE FEATURE!

Ben Hutchings — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 03:55:09 +0000

…But they aren’t that funny.

Walking to Japan launch TOMORROW!

Ben Hutchings — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 01:49:49 +0000

Walking to Japan

comic launch

I drew this 16 page comic to be included in Adam Pasion’s Aftershock comic anthology. After finishing, I was so happy with the strip, I decided to publish a standalone version in a large, newspaper format. The comic is 20 pages long, and the price oughta be around 8-10 bucks but I ain’t sure yet.

Tuesday, Sept 27th at the Toff in Town, Level 2, Curtin House, 252 Swanston st, Melbourne

Entry upon donation from 7:30 – 8:30

Meet artists Ben Hutchings, Rebecca Clements and Mandy Ord

$10 entry to see bands from 8:30 including Blood Red Bird, Burlesque Darling Rosy Rabbit, Jess Ribeiro and the Bone Collectors. Also! A live comic reading by Pat Grant, of his newest graphic novel project Blue.

I drawn more at the Toff in Town

Ben Hutchings — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:26:42 +0000

Had another couple o’ stints at the Toff over the past two Tuesdays. Dig these crazy drawings!
This young dude was called Forever Son. He so reminded me of Narrabundah college days…

These two were called Sweet Jean.

I needed to wee. Also I can’t draw Jess no matter what. She is an enigma and doesn’t look like this.

So these dudes were called Cherry Wood and I couldn’t get the singer. He came out like Mr Lucky Duck from Tim & Eric!

Simone Paige and Miles O Neil are these two. Simone was adorable! During the performance she asked Bec & me what we were doing up the back – she thought we were writing critical reviews of their performance. I was worried she’d hate these drawings but she loved ‘em.

The bassist from Jess and the Bone Collectors asked me to draw him, and we agreed on $20. So I got all stressed and did two but he only had $15. Then what I did was, I put that on the internet so everyone knows he owes me $5.

The last Toff is next week…………..and it’s MY COMIC LAUNCH!

Lesson Master: The Lesson of Fast Food

Ben Hutchings — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 03:23:11 +0000

Last Night I Drew at the Toff in Town

Ben Hutchings — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:17:36 +0000

…as part of the 4-show music bonanza headlined by Jess Ribeiro and the Bone Collectors. The show was three hours, so I sat there, drawing silly sketches of the patrons and bands. It was really dark, so I couldn’t actually see any of them. I love my colour artline felt-tips coz they bring out somethin’ raw and not-carish!

This girl down here is meant to be Courtney Barnett.

This band were called Patinka Cha Cha. These drawings are photorealistic, too.

Jess Ribeiro and Pals were last. Jess is way prettier in real life.

OK, these guys are prettier in real life too….

I was getting a bit sad about not being able to meet up with an old friend that night. Then I drew this bad boy.

So, there will be three more of these concerts this September! They are on every Tuesday night, 7:30 at the Toff in Town, which is level 2, Curtin House, Swanston st, Melbo. Remember to go to the final one on the 27th, OK? That is where I will be launching a new comic book!

‘Walking to Japan’ Thumbnails

Ben Hutchings — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 06:49:29 +0000

Keep yer Tuesdays free.

Ben Hutchings — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 05:39:52 +0000

A nice Rebecca Clements poster eh? Come along – the third concert on the 20th is also to be the launch of ~~You Stink & I Don’t #10~~ Walking to Japan. But more news on that shortly…

Lesson Master: The Lesson of Bus Seating

Ben Hutchings — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:30:47 +0000