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Open Field Studio

Joined Jul 2016 Michigan

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Open Field Studio was created by Tara Kurtzhals and Sarah Bollinger. They began working together as creative partners early in their college career, and through their years of experience developing projects as individuals and as a team, they have recognized common themes between both of their personal and narrative works: friendship, self-acceptance, and the challenging of gender roles as depicted in media.

Our current webcomics are Knight and Beard, a medieval buddy comedy about two unlikely friends, and Girls Have A Blog, a catalogue of our lives in college and beyond.

Tara's Art Blog: http://queentaradraws.tumblr.com
Sarah's Art Blog: http://sarahboodles.tumblr.com

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Open Field Studio
Open Field Studio creator Jun 05, 2019
Kickstarter Postcard reveal #1! Knight & Beard x Girls Have A Blog!

issues 1-8 of K&B were produced as we worked on Girls. This Postcard is a homage to that fact! Check out the kickstarter so you can get your hands on this exclusive print!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/openfieldstudio/knight-and-beard-volume-1?ref=section-comics-illustration-featured-project
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Open Field Studio
Open Field Studio creator May 22, 2019
Knight & Beard is live on kickstarter as a graphic novel! It collects issues 1-7! If you enjoy Knight & Beard on tapas, please consider checking it out! Any bit of support helps!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/openfieldstudio/knight-and-beard-volume-1?ref=discovery_tag_category&fbclid=IwAR1uhYWa2YqoTUOpodGk-d7NihaRTcOp7YhU3FA4hLX72HAUbsBo90GywmU
KT
KT May 22, 2019
woot joined
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Open Field Studio
Open Field Studio creator Jan 01, 2019
Looking forward to seeing some of you at Ohayocon 2019!

Stop by our table, A10, January 11th - 13th!
Paul Wilson
Paul Wilson Jan 01, 2019
have fun at Ohayocon
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Open Field Studio
Open Field Studio creator Oct 01, 2018
We’re going to be guests at ComiqueCon in Dearborn, Michigan! Say hi to us and come celebrate women and non-binary creators in comics!

https://comiquecon.org/
toadsavior
toadsavior Oct 01, 2018
Damn, wish I could! Have an awesome time!
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Open Field Studio
Open Field Studio creator Jul 29, 2018
Issue 8 Part 2 of Knight & Beard is dropping on Webtoon and Tapas this Wednesday, August 1st!

Webtoon: https://goo.gl/hNAe7Z
Tapas: https://goo.gl/mNg7L9

And pre-orders for the physical copies are available now on our Etsy. The physical copies collect all 42 pages of story plus the alternate cover and concept art.

Etsy: https://goo.gl/ERHZNK
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Saige
Saige Jul 25, 2018
Hi there! I'm looking to get a new tablet or cintiq so i'm asking around to see what people are using to create their art. I see you use paper but how do you color? whats your process? Thanks!
Open Field Studio
Open Field Studio creator Jul 29, 2018
Hey! We use Wacom tablets and Photoshop to finish our comics! However, Clip Studio Paint is a much more affordable program and used by many comic pros. We use Adobe due to their other programs on the plan as well.
Saige
Saige Jul 30, 2018
Awesome! I love knight and beard! Thanks again!
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Open Field Studio
Open Field Studio creator Jun 06, 2018
Knight & Beard is now on comiXology !

Issues One and Two come with a Making of section that has never been released outside of print. Check it out!
KT
KT Jun 06, 2018
aww yiiss
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Open Field Studio
Open Field Studio creator May 30, 2018
Part One of Issue Eight of Knight & Beard will post this Friday at 10:00 AM EST! Join the fun on Webtoons and Tapas!

Webtoons: https://bit.ly/2JeyBct
Tapas: https://bit.ly/2IVlDAO
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Open Field Studio
Open Field Studio creator May 04, 2018
Check out this awesome interview about our comic process!

http://www.comicsbeat.com/artists-you-should-know-sarah-bollinger-tara-kurtzhals-are-creating-the-most-expressive-and-hilarious-comics-youll-read-this-year/
KT
KT May 04, 2018
<3
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Open Field Studio
Open Field Studio creator May 02, 2018
HEYY! Say hi to us at Tidewater Comicon! We'll be at table 615! We have some fun new merch that you won't want to miss. ;)

See ya May 12-13th!
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2 Series
  • Girls Have A Blog: The College Years

    Girls Have A Blog: The College Years

    Sep 01, 2021

  • Knight and Beard

    Knight and Beard

    Jun 25, 2021

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  • The Whatever Chronicles

    The Whatever Chronicles

    by Tanner Simmons May 30

  • Knight and Beard

    Knight and Beard

    by Open Field Studio Jun 25, 2021

  • Heavy Horns

    Heavy Horns

    by Joanne Kwan Dec 18, 2020