WLoADed: Elena Steier

We've got a new format for introducing new members of the League, and we're trying it out with the fabulous Elena Steier. We'll be introducing a few more people in the next few days. Don't forget to share the links and pass along invitations to the creative women you know.

TEN Q FOR JOINING THE LEAGUE!

1. What name(s) do you go by?

Elena Steier

2. Where can we find your fabulous work?

http://editorialcartoonists.com
http://greatstufforama.com
http://gothscout.com
http://janequiet.com
http://striporama.com
http://queenofthecosmos.com

3. What piece would you want to use for a "first impression"?

You can use a goth scout cartoon. Pick one, any one. [Okay! Click for full size]



4. How did you learn your skill/craft/discipline?

Learn? Hahaha? I only pretend to know what I'm doing.

5. Who inspires you?

My dad. He's no longer extant, but when I think about him, he finds ways of giving me strength.

6. How do you cope with the inevitable discouraging days?

Discouraging usually means things have gone wrong in the social end of things. I recenter by thinking what would I do if I were all alone in the world, what would make me happy. People can be real dicks.

7. What are your goals for your work?

I do hope to draw really well some day. I'm getting there.


8. What wisdom from your own experience would you pass on to other WLoAD
members?

Never give up the opportunity to go on an adventure.


9. If you received a million dollar grant, how would you make use of it?

I really want to start a cartooning school. A place where kids can go after school and work on cartoons, animation and illustration along with other like-minded kids. A million dollars would be great. I could work with that.

10. WLoADed stars need not actually drink ale: what's your fave bevvie?

Campari and orange juice. Yum. Yum.

In Anticipation of Women's Month

Last year's celebration of women during Women's History Month went so well on my blog, I'd like to invite participants to be guest bloggers for this March. All you need to do is pick a day and send me (in advance, please) a blog post. Please feel free to link to your own work or sites that are important to you. This is a chance to celebrate fabulous women, so set aside those culturally ingrained notions of humility and carpe bloggem. You don't have to talk about yourself. As long as your post celebrates women and/or women's history, I will be cheered. I already have a few people on the calendar, because I mentioned this on Twitter, so choose your day soon even if you don't know what you're going to write yet (but do try to have your post ready at least two weeks before the live date).

If you've thought about maybe blogging, here's chance to dip your toe in the water safely. If you blog regularly, build your network further and share at Wombat's World.

Hygienic Art XXXI

Oh, what wonderful art, music, film and poetry created by women can be seen/felt/had at this event! Check www.hygienic.org for the final schedule and updates!

WLoADed: QoE

Our very own Queen of Everything, Stephanie Johnson, finally has her own website for her fabuloso art. She is just the ginchiest, eh? Drop by and check out the wide variety of images she has created for a vast array of occasions and purposes, like this one for the band Bisonics.

I love the way she has made many of my off-hand loopy ideas into stunning images or turned threads of conversation into concepts which in turn fire new ideas in my brain. Wonderful!

This Saturday- Sinner's Circle IV - enjoy the musical stylings of one of our WLoADed members!

The fabulous Anne Castellano will be performing at this show on Saturday, Nov. 21 at the Bean & Leaf Cafe in New London, CT. Stop in if you're in town!

WLoADed: Lisa Kannenberg

Here's the fabulous Lisa Kannenberg, former chair of the History and Political Science department at the College of Saint Rose, scholar and labour organiser and lynch pin of the Tuesday salon at Mahar's (AKA the best bar in the world). Lisa is a fabulous mentor to new faculty members and a fine connoisseur of not only beer but of fine foods of the region. She was the one who led me to Capital Q, the very fine BBQ place in Albany as well as telling me of the delights of Bros Tacos. Lisa took me under her wing when I arrived at Saint Rose and I have benefited mightily from her knowledge and wisdom. Hurrah for women who pass on their skills and insight!

Womanly, yes, but they like it, too!

You don't have to be a woman to join WLoAD: all you have to do is support women who drink ale -- and/or are creative! Here we have the Brothers Hamilton, famed of song and story. They're pleased to be seen sporting their WLoAD badges proudly! Hurrah for the men who support us. Get your pins and show your support.

Stella Price

WLoAD welcomes our latest new member, writer/artist Stella Price, here snapped attending Albacon (okay, not the best picture I've taken with my phone). With her sister Audra, Stella writes paranormal romances like the Eververse saga and steamy tales about satyrs, djinn and were-snakes (yeah, baby!). Stella is also an artist and book designer, not to mention a heck of a lot of fun. She's also a whiz at marketing and promotion on a shoestring budget. I learned a lot from her session at Albacon! A catchy slogan and some bumper stickers can do a lot to promote your work!

Another Talented Musician -and Photographer!

WLoAD welcomes Meghan Killimade, drummer extraordinaire, photographer and all-around glamour girl!

Check her out in the WLoADed links below!

New Links!

Visit the WLoADed links section to see two new fabulously talented musician links: Anne Castellano and the Suicide Dolls!