I’m here in Bretagne for the annual Quai Des Bulles comics festival, along with a small delegation of Danish cartoonists. Since I don’t speak French or really know any locals, most of the time has been spent hanging out with Danes I don’t get to see a lot back in Copenhagen.
I recorded a podcast from the festival for the Comics for Beginners site. Check it out here.
And for the pictures to go along with the sound, well…
| Saint Malo is a beautiful medieval city and the weather has been awesome for October. |
| Upon arrival I got these great plastic coins that you can buy drinks with. Awesome VIP style. |
| Not all the French are friendly. |
| Saint Malo is an old pirate town. It runs as a theme in some of the exhibitions. |
| One day I want a sketchbook out with my name on it too! |
| The Danes. In this picture, Rene Birkholm, Sussi Bech and Frank Madsen. |
| Pirate tattoo, anyone? |
| The French artists take their time with signing, giving each fan an elaborate sketch. |
| Live sketching in the main building, with a view of the chatau outside. |
| Quite a few more people at the festival on Saturday, standing in line for sketches. |
| An elobarate show for the kids, complete with mad scientists and giant artist robot. |
| More pirates. |
| The VIP lounge is in an old boat docked next to the festival building. |
| Tons of restaurants are along the old city wall. St Malo is a great place for food and drinks. |