Unearthed Comics Makes Huffington Post

March 30, 2016, 8:25 am

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Thank you to Huffington Post Parents for featuring 17 of my parenting comics in a recent article called 17 Comics That Show What Stressed-Out Parents Are Really Thinking. Along with it is a nice mini interview about my interesting parenting perspective. The best part about this is that I had forgotten about some of these comics since I did them so long ago. Ha! Read the 17 parenting comics and then hit “like” or make a lovely comment or something to let them know if you relate to these parenting comics. Thanks!

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April Fools!

April 1, 2016, 9:36 am

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What? You mean to say there are others who stole my idea for an April Fools’ Day comic? OMG! I’m going to sue!

Just kidding! A bunch of us cartoonists grouped together weeks ago conspiring some internet topsyturvy, each creating the same comic in our own style, then accusing each other of plagiarism. Thank you to my fans who stood up for me and had fun perpetuated this internet mayhem!

• Here’s more from Rock Paper Cynic on how it happened >>> http://rockpapercynic.tumblr.com/post/142073618449/april-fools

See some of the other awesome minds conspiring here:

• http://www.willpjk.com/newsfeat/the-extremely-original-way-webcomic-artists-are-making-fools-of-us-all
• https://www.reddit.com/r/webcomics/comments/4cu0cn/april_fools_day_duplicate_comics/

Thanks for all playing along. April Fools!

Unearthed Sponsoring Tahoe’s Earth Day 4/16

April 1, 2016, 3:41 pm

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For the last 6 years, my husband and I have been major sponsors of the Tahoe Truckee Earth Day event in the Lake Tahoe area of California. We’re happy to do it again, this time celebrating Unearthed Comics!

Tahoe Truckee Earth Day is a free, family-friendly event promoting eco-awareness located in the stunning setting of Squaw Valley. There will be booths, music and a raffle. Best of all, I’m going to be there giving away stickers and high-fives, as well as wanting to meet any fans that are coming by. So if you are in the Lake Tahoe, USA area on April 16th, 2016, please look for me*. You’ll hear my name announced (Sara Zimmerman) but I will be at my Unearthed Comics’ booth. See you there!*

Tahoe Truckee Earth Day 2016

Village at Squaw Valley, USA

April 16th from 11am- 5pm

Learn more: tahoetruckeeearthday.com

(*unless it is dumping rain or snow and totally windy, then I will be balled up either at the coffee shop or at home. Pray for sun!).

Dear Unearthed – Where did Marilyn Earth Get Her Name?

April 13, 2016, 7:19 am

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Dear Unearthed Comics:

Where did Marilyn Earth get her name?

~ Andrea W.

 

Dear Andrea:

Thanks for the question! I started Unearthed Comics in 2012 with the Earth as my main character. I have a degree in Environmental Studies so thought that having the Earth as my main protagonist would allow me to discuss several environmental issues that I wanted to bring to light (as well as silly science puns). I started off by drawing her sometimes naked and sometimes having a little apron on (see below):

In 2013, I was creating a series of Earth-related comics for Earth Day and had just seen something about the actress, Marilyn Monroe. I decided to draw out my Earth with Marilyn Monroe’s famous scene of her on top of an air vent, adorning her with Marilyn’s flowing dress (see below):

For some reason, it just clicked for me. So that’s where Marilyn Earth got not only her name, but her outfit, too.*

(*However, unlike Marilyn Monroe, the Earth’s dress is made completely out of clouds).

Earth Day Festival A Success!

April 20, 2016, 8:22 am

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Thank you to everyone who made it out to the Tahoe Truckee Earth Day Festival this past weekend. It was so much fun! I’ve posted some photos and the drawings my visitors made when asked “What is your favorite way to celebrate the Earth?” to my Facebook page. Check them out here>>>

And a GIANT thank you to all my donors and patrons who are helping me to buy stickers, booth materials, etc. I still need all the help I can get, but thank you all who have supported me and my efforts. (If you would like to help me, please make either a one-time or ongoing pledge here >>>).

Thanks!

Earth Love Tee Supports NRDC

April 22, 2016, 3:06 pm

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Celebrate your love for the Earth AND help me help NRDC.org by buying the new EARTH LOVE tee. I’m giving a % of proceeds to the NRDC.org if bought by end of 4/24.

Dear Unearthed: Questions From Survey Winner 2

April 20, 2016, 5:27 pm

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As part of my 2016 Fan Survey, 2 winners got to ask me 3 questions about Unearthed Comics. The first set of questions was published here. The following are the second set of questions asked by Lucia:

1. Q. How much does the Moon like selenologists?

   1. A. Moon REALLY likes attention, whether it is from Earth, Sun, or selenologists. (In other words, please keep looking at the moon at night).

2. Q. What are your 3 favorite science books?

   1. A. To be totally honest, I haven’t read a true “science” book in ages. I read a ton in college for my Environmental Studies degree and continue to use several reference books for drawing, comics, painting, etc. Instead of actual text books, I often turn to blogs for more science-related information since they are updated frequently (and are gentle on my book budget).

3. Q. What does Marilyn Earth think about climate change?

   1. A. You know when you’re not exactly sure what’s wrong with you, but you can tell something is off? Well, Marilyn Earth is no dummy and she is sensing something is weird with her climate. She doesn’t like the hot flashes (I mean, what woman does?). So it’s up to us to label it and do our part to offset whatever else we’re doing that doesn’t feel in alignment. We can all do something to offset our carbon footprint regardless of whether it’s called “Climate Chang,” “Global Warming” or “Earth’s Meltdown,” etc. Just trying to do a little each day can have a huge impact.

Unearthed Comics on Upworthy

April 27, 2016, 2:15 pm

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Upworthy, which is one of my favorite uplifting websites with over 9 million social media followers, just featured my “Being Inspired” illustrated article. Woo-hoo!

Besides creating just comics, writing alongside my comics is one of my favorite ways to express myself (that, and painting, drumming, talking really loud and being silly…). Check out the feature-length article “Learn just how far a bit of inspiration can take you.” (Thanks, Upworthy!).

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Mother’s Day Comic Compilation

May 4, 2016, 8:25 am

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Mother’s Day comics compilation:

(And though I absolutely love my family and love celebrating Mother’s Day with my mom, the last comic pretty much sums up what I’d rather be doing after we get our visits in).

See you at Boston Comic Con 8/12-8/14/16

August 6, 2016, 9:03 am

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I’ll be at Boston Comic Con next week, August 12th-14th, with about 20 of my comic colleagues at the Webtoons booth. I’ll be the blonde-haired gal showing up late and being really weird. I’ll have some stickers to pass out and high-fives to give, so come on by!

Father’s Day Compilation on Upworthy

August 31, 2016, 4:02 pm

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I was commissioned by Upworthy to write a thank-you letter to my husband about being a stay-at-home-dad. This was a great exercise for me which required me to jump back in time to recall all the things that happened when we were new parents. It made me excited to revisit all that my husband had did to make this transition into parenting so great as well as the amazing effort he has continued to put in towards being a great father.

With the article are 4 comics that sum up some of his experiences. Read it here>>>

First Animation “Ride the Wave”

August 31, 2016, 4:09 pm

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Ride the Wave

Unearthed Comics “Ride The Wave” from Unearthed Comics on Vimeo.

Need a little inspiration? Watch my very first Unearthed Comics’ animation! (Click on it to hear the music!!!)

Sometimes the negative things in life can feel overwhelming. Yet, with patience and acceptance, we can find new ways to work with what has been given to us. Often, when we do just that and surrender to accept what is, we receive more from the circumstance than we previously expected. It’s all about riding the wave.

• Art/Comics: Sara Zimmerman http://UnearthedComics.com
• Music: Rob Zimmerman http://soundcloud.com/robzimmerman
• Animation Assistance: Evan Buzzell SBS Media House http://sbsmediahouse.com/

At San Diego Comic Con

August 31, 2016, 4:18 pm

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San Diego Comic Con 2016 was an incredible experience! Though I did not have a booth, I chose to walk the floor with my awesome husband and daughter to witness how the chaos and loveliness wove together.

While there, I hooked up with The Awkward Yeti, Gemma Correll, Maria Scrivan and The Oatmeal. On day two, instead of prolonging the exposure to the hundreds of thousands of people, I took The Awkward Yeti and The Oatmeal out to surf. Below is a comic I made to commemorate our surfing experience in San Diego. I have several photos of the actual comic convention up on my Unearthed Comics’ Facebook page and have added a couple to Instagram as well (so check those out!).

Boston Comic Con 2016 Kicked Webcomic Booty

August 31, 2016, 5:00 pm

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Well, let’s just say I had an incredible blast meeting a giant handful of webcomic artists who I had be communicating with through the years. It was magical to finally meet so many of these people whom I dearly respect face to face. We had a giant booth castle sponsored by Webtoons, along with a poster which fans could jump from artist to artist obtaining autographs. We giggled hard and played harder… some of these peeps are just truly amazing. Check out several of my Boston photos up on Facebook and be sure to hunt down some of these great comics if you are looking to increase the humor in your life!

Anxiety Comics on Upworthy

August 31, 2016, 5:04 pm

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Have anxiety? Yep, me too. See several of my anxiety comics are being featured on Upworthy, (yay) and then got enough love to grace Upworthy’s front page. (Who knew peeps love anxiety so much?). Check out my anxiety comics and the anxiety article>>>

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Non-Adulting While Parenting (On Upworthy)

August 31, 2016, 5:08 pm

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I like NON-adult while parenting! Do you? I mean, why make it boring when it can be fun?

Upworthy commissioned me to write a piece about how I try to non-adult while parenting. Here are 5 non-adulting while parenting comics plus my article I wrote for Upworthy: http://bit.ly/nonadultparenting

(Be sure to click through to make me smile!)

Unearthed Comics on Instagram

August 31, 2016, 5:19 pm

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What? You wanted one more social media outlet to follow me on? Awwww… how sweet. 🙂

So yep, I’m now up on Instagram, which is proving to be one of the nicest social media communities ever! (I love you guys!). Come connect with me there.

I’m Now A Contributor to the Huffington Post

September 2, 2016, 7:55 am

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I’ve recently been asked to be a contributor for the Huffington Post (sweet!). I plan to use this blog to do more writing as well as pepper in some comics here and there.

I created my first comics + text story about trying to be “me” while being a parent. Read my parenting article here.

Follow my Huffington Post profile here where you can follow me for my updated posts (and please dazzle it with lovely comments if you can).

Podcast on PodComics Webcast

September 30, 2016, 11:22 am

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Want to hear how I make my comics? The Danemen from Danetropolis interviewed me in a podcast where I giggle through talking about my labor-intensive comic process, up-and-coming comic ideas from my vault, and more. Listen to it here:

• Unearthed Comics’ podcast On Soundcloud
• Unearthed Comics’ podcast On iTunes

Have more questions? List unanswered questions in my Facebook comments for possibly inclusion in another podcast or on my FAQ’s. 

New Unearthed Comics’ Shop

November 20, 2016, 9:50 am

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Give Humorous Gifts from Unearthed Comics

Posters, Tees, + Mugs

We have a beautiful, brand new Unearthed Comics’ shop, featuring tees, sweatshirts, mugs, and posters with some of my most popular comics from Unearthed Comics. These make great gifts for teachers, students, and especially science lovers. Everything is printed in the USA and the tees are super soft!

If you are shopping online this holiday season, support your comic buddy and check out my Unearthed Comics’ shop!