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Mark Allard-Will @markallardwill.bsky.social · 2d

There's still time to back "Photo-illustration" to get your copy of the book.

It's a photo book with a difference, where my photography meets comic book art.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/dra...

#Comics #ComicBooks #Photography #PhotoBook #FilmPhotography

"Photo-illustration": A photo book meets comics art

Mark Allard-Will, comics writer-come-photographer, teams up with comic book illustrators for a photo book with a twist!

www.kickstarter.com

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Mark Allard-Will @markallardwill.bsky.social · 12d

Thank you so much, for your incredible support of the "Photo-illustration" Kickstarter

We are dangerously close to hitting the goal and your support could make all the difference.

Kickstarter here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/dra...

#Comics #ComicBooks #PhotoBook #Photography #FilmPhotography

A meme with an index finger and thumb incredibly close together, depicting "this close", in a meme guiding people towards the Kickstarter for Mark's Photo-illustration

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Mark Allard-Will @markallardwill.bsky.social · 14d

Hey Saskatoon, I will be at a Silent Art Auction tomorrow (Saturday 27th September 2025) at the Drinkle 3 Mall from 11am to 5pm. Come say hi!

#YXE #Saskatoon #Photography #FilmPhotography

A poster depicting one of Mark's pieces that will be available at a Silent Art Auction in the Drinkle 3 Mall from 11am to 5pm on Saturday 27th September 2025

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Marc Michaud @marcmichaud.bsky.social · 16d

Please consider backing "Photo-illustration": A photo book meets comics art by @markallardwill.bsky.social
I had the privilege of contributing two illustrations for this interesting project!
A bunch of cool and fun cartoonists interpret photos. Help get this made!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/dra...

a black and white ink drawing of a camera blown up into pieces, floating among the stars

a black and white ink drawing of a chain link fence, chained closed with a sign that reads "LOT FULL"

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Mark Allard-Will @markallardwill.bsky.social · 16d

Elaine created an amazing art piece for this book that sees comics art fused with photography. You can support it here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/dra...

#Comics #ComicBooks #Photography #FilmPhotography #PhotoBook

E M Will @elainemwill.bsky.social · 16d

Check out my hubby's Kickstarter! Here's the piece I contributed

A greyscale digital ink and wash illustration of a small boat sitting amongst some rocks against the shore of a small pond. A cottage and some trees are in the background.

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Mark Allard-Will @markallardwill.bsky.social · 16d

Sophistication guaranteed!

You can find the Kickstarter for my new project, "Photo-illustration", right here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/dra...

#Comics #ComicBooks #PhotoBook #Photography #FilmPhotography #MarkAllardWill

A meme in the "Tuxedo Winnie the Pooh" template that guides people to the Kickstarter for Mark's "Photo-illustration" project

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Mark Allard-Will @markallardwill.bsky.social · 17d

I hear it's a great feeling!

And you can experience that high too, by visiting the "Photo-illustration" Kickstarter right here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/dra...

#Comics #ComicBooks #PhotoBook #Photography #FilmPhotography

A meme in the "success kid" meme template, guiding people to the Kickstarter for Mark's "Photo-illustration"

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Mark Allard-Will @markallardwill.bsky.social · 18d

Bernie knows what's up!

You can help my first photo book become a reality by supporting it on Kickstarter right here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/dra...

#Comics #ComicBooks #PhotoBook #Photography #FilmPhotography #MarkAllardWill

A meme from the "Bernie Sanders 'I am once again asking'" template guiding people towards the Kickstarter for Mark's "Photo-illustration"

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Mark Allard-Will @markallardwill.bsky.social · 20d

You can find out more about my current project, "Photo-illustration", and support it right here on Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/dra...

#Comics #ComicBooks #Photography #PhotoBook

The "Drake bling hotline" meme template, depicting a meme guiding people to Mark's Kickstarter for "Photo-illustration"

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Mark Allard-Will @markallardwill.bsky.social · 20d

Tiff's piece really adds a shot of vibrancy and beans to the book, a joyful pop of colour.

If you support this book, follow the incredible creatives who helped make the theme and help me carry it over the line

www.kickstarter.com/projects/dra...

#Comics #ComicBooks #Photography #PhotoBook

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Mark Allard-Will @markallardwill.bsky.social · 21d

Did someone say "Photo-illustration"? You can support my current project on Kickstarter, right here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/dra...

It's a photo book with a comic book twist!

#Comics #ComicBooks #Photography #FilmPhotography #PhotoBook

A version of the "Exit 12" meme themed to the Kickstarter for Mark's "Photo-illustration" project

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Mark Allard-Will @markallardwill.bsky.social · 23d

I recently had the privilege of being interviewed about my photo book, "Photo-illustration", by John Swinimer of True North Country Comics Podcast. You can listen to it right here: truenorthcountrycomics.com/2025/09/17/m...

#Comics #ComicBooks #Photography #PhotoBook #FilmPhotography

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Marc Michaud @marcmichaud.bsky.social · 24d

Check out "Photo-illustration": A photo book meets comics art by @markallardwill.bsky.social on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/dra...
I had the privilege of contributing two illustrations for this interesting project!

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Mark Allard-Will @markallardwill.bsky.social · 28d

This is a unique photo book that sees me work with many comics illustrators. Please consider supporting it on Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/dra...

#Comics #ComicBooks #PhotoBook #Photography

Screenshot of a Mastodon post describing Mark's photo book project, "Photo-illustration"

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Marc Michaud @marcmichaud.bsky.social · 28d

This is the 2nd (of 2) drawings I did for @markallardwill.bsky.social's photo/illustration project.
Instead of being paired with one of his photos, the assigment for this one was an x-ray or blowup view of a camera, drawn in my style.
Help get it made!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/dra...

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Mark Allard-Will @markallardwill.bsky.social · 29d

Marc's work is stunning and it has captivated me since I was first introduced to his sci-fi series, Home, by a Lev Gleason (Canadian publisher, not the artist) rep. His immaculate b/w newsprint style elevates the original photograph to a new level

#Comics #ComicBooks #Photography #FilmPhotography

Marc Michaud @marcmichaud.bsky.social · 29d

I was asked to contribute to this interesting project by @markallardwill.bsky.social , pairing his original photographs with cartoonists tasked with recreating them in our style.

Help get it made!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/dra...

A black and white ink drawing of a sign on a chain-link fence reads "Lot Full" The photo had a nice depth-of-field blurriness that I was just unable to match, so instead I drew every chain-link!

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Mark Allard-Will @markallardwill.bsky.social · Sep 10

Absolute pleasure to have Marc onboard for this project, I finally found/made an excuse to work with Marc. His artwork is breathtaking and he's a true gent. If you don't check out his sci-fi comic book series, Home, then you're doing yourself a disservice.

#Comics #ComicBooks #Photography

Marc Michaud @marcmichaud.bsky.social · Sep 10

Check out "Photo-illustration": A photo book meets comics art by @markallardwill.bsky.social on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/dra...
I contributed two illustrations to this collection!
Cartoonist were paired to photos taken by Mark, and tasked with reproducing them.

"Photo-illustration": A photo book meets comics art

Mark Allard-Will, comics writer-come-photographer, teams up with comic book illustrators for a photo book with a twist!

www.kickstarter.com

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Mark Allard-Will @markallardwill.bsky.social · Sep 9

Winnipeg, here's my thank you message to @prairiecomicsfest.bsky.social (Prairie Comics Festival).

My current Kickstarter, which I mention in the video, for "Photo-illustration" can be found here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/dra...

#Photography #FilmPhotography #Comics #ComicBooks #YWG #Winnipeg

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Mark Allard-Will @markallardwill.bsky.social · Sep 8

Thank you, sir. It was a great weekend

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Mark Allard-Will @markallardwill.bsky.social · Sep 6

Hey Winnipeg, I'm all set-up and ready to rock at the 2025 edition of Prairie Comics Festival!

You can find me in the Alloway Hall of the Manitoba Museum both today (Saturday 6th of September) and tomorrow.

#ComicCon #PrairieComicsFestival #YWG #Winnipeg

A photo depicting Mark's table set-up at Prairie Comics Festival

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Mark Allard-Will @markallardwill.bsky.social · Sep 5

Friends, I'm happy to announce that the Kickstarter for my latest project, "Photo-illustration", is now live!

It's a unique photography book that blends photography with comic book art.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/dra...

#Photography #FilmPhotography #Comics #ComicBooks

"Photo-illustration": A photo book meets comics art

Mark Allard-Will, comics writer-come-photographer, teams up with comic book illustrators for a photo book with a twist!

www.kickstarter.com

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Mark Allard-Will @markallardwill.bsky.social · Sep 3

Hey friends, I'm a couple days away from launching a Kickstarter for my first photo book. It's a photo book with a comic book twist to it, called "Photo-illustration".

Please consider signing up to the pre-launch page

www.kickstarter.com/projects/dra...

#Photography #PhotoBook #ComicBooks

Coming soon: "Photo-illustration": A photo book meets comics art

Mark Allard-Will, comics writer-come-photographer, teams up with comic book illustrators for a photo book with a twist!

www.kickstarter.com

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Mark Allard-Will @markallardwill.bsky.social · Aug 19

I've added these two photographs to my print shop, both were shot on film, one a rare and expired cinema film.

Available as prints, canvases and more right here: www.markallardwill.com/merchandise

#Photography #FilmPhotography

A shot depicting a cottage framed by, or partially obstructed by, foliage

A shot depicting a wrought iron gate with foliage as a backdrop

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Mark Allard-Will @markallardwill.bsky.social · Aug 11

I've added these two shots, both of which were shot in rural England and on film, to the print shop on my website.

They're available to be yours as a print, gallery-wrapped canvas or metal panel print, with global shipping, from: www.markallardwill.com/merchandise

#Photography #FilmPhotography

A black and white shot depicting a rural retreat in England

A black and white shot depicting a church bell tower and it's parapets in rural England

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Mark Allard-Will @markallardwill.bsky.social · Jul 26

So cool seeing my photography framed and up in someone else's house. Thanks so much, Brett!

If you want to be as cool as Brett, you can buy prints and more here: www.markallardwill.com/merchandise

#Photography #FilmPhotography #YXE #MarkAllardWill

A photo showcasing Mark's photograph entitled "Glass Giants" framed and on display in the house of a customer of his print shop

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