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When looking at Nobrow Press's publishing output this year what immediately strikes the reader is the diversity of approaches and subject matter represented in its 2019 line-up this year. From the sumptuously rendered folklore of Alexander Utkin's Gamayun Tales and the gorgeous use of colour in Lorena Alvarez's , through to the intuitive architectural psychogeography of Malterre-Barthes and Dzierzawska's Eileen Gray: A House Under the Sun and the delicate monochromes of AJ Dungo's heartbreaking it's a magnificently curated range of books that have showcased the breadth of storytelling possibilities inherent in graphic narrative.

Molly Mendoza's Skip is a very worthy addition to that Nobrow's 2019 catalogue; an absorbing and spellbinding book and a remarkable debut graphic novel from the artist. The story first introduces us to Bloom and their guardian Bee who live a remote life by a lake in what appears to be a post-apocalyptic world. Hearing attempts at contact via radio communications, Bee goes out into the wider locale to track their source, leaving Bloom behind to look after their lake home.

But a mishap with a necklace Bee entrusted to them sees Bloom sucked through a strange portal in the lake and transported to a world of odd plant and fungi-like people. Here Bloom strikes up a friendship with Gloopy - also something of an outsider among their own folk - and the two investigate the portal's properties.

Unfortunately, they soon find themselves being propelled from one plane of reality to another as they skip dimensions in an attempt to find their way home. On the way they meet partying alligator people, living paintings, and the creator of a whole universe; all the while gradually learning important lessons about themselves and about each other.

This journey through a wonderland where the surrealism has been ramped up to 11 is a visual tour-de-force. Mendoza's spectacular use of colour will be the immediate storytelling tool that captures the reader's imagination. At its most ostentatious it provides a swirling, entrancing kaleidoscope of imagery that is almost hypnotic in its dreamy intensity but Mendoza's hues are often used more subtly to emphasise either theme or environment.

The clinical and clean blues of Lily's world where Gloopy becomes trapped in a digital reality, for example, or the twilight shaded environment of Bloom's own home. Throughout, these colours flow and merge with a liquid vitality as Mendoza subverts the structure of the page, twisting its properties to the will of her ever evolving and transforming narrative's rhythm.

There's a very meta quality about Skip. At points it feels less like simple image-to-image sequential art and more like an environment in which characters are navigating through the panels and across the pages; moving out of one narrative space to interact with another, or falling through the very properties of the comics page. In one sequence, where they find themselves in a world which has the look of a 2D children's drawing, those meta motifs become almost self-consuming in their irony.

But Skip is about far more than Mendoza's discombulating use of colour and inventive imagination, as impressive as that is. It's also a profoundly affecting coming-of-age story as the duo's adventures in each world begin to echo their own situations, and themes of responsibility, guilt and friendship move to the forefront of the tale. As they learn more about themselves and their own lives alomg the way so too do we become all the more deeply invested in them, as the book works towards its poignant resolution.

When we chose Skip as our ' Comic of the Week' on its release I described it as being one of those Nobrow releases that your eyes can dine out on. But Skip is also a book that speaks to us intimately about self-discovery and the importance of the ties that bind. It's a truly magnificent visual spectacle but it's also a deeply human story, and for all its artistic extravagance that is perhaps its greatest strength.
Molly Mendoza (W/A) * Nobrow Press, £16.99/$22.95 Review by Andy Oliver
- Andy Oliver

Andy Oliver is Broken Frontier's Editor-in-Chief and site owner. He is also a co-organiser of the annual UK Small Press Day and has been a judge or committee member for the Myriad First Graphic Novel Competition, the British Comic Awards and the SICBA Awards.

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Skip - Molly Mendoza's Truly Magnificent Visual Spectacle is Also a Deeply Human Story from Nobrow Press

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When looking at Nobrow Press's publishing output this year what immediately strikes the reader is the diversity of approaches and subject matter represented in its 2019 line-up this year.

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I decided to do a copy of Molly mendoza's work, as this artists has been one I have found my main source of inspiration from. The artist expresses a lot of excitement in her work and I think using her as refrence for this project....

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Molly Mendoza is my main source of inspiration for my outcome, as a lot of the elements and colours she works with reflects my chosen theme of mapping out my journey/memories. It has that contrast between the black & white and colour, which lets the other subjects in her work stand out from the chaos that surrounds it, representing the negative and positive attributes in life

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Though I don’t particularly look at this type of work, I like the simplicity and how well organised every detail is. In contrast, my work can often be over the place and I’d like to try organising my ideas out, so it has certain sections to it, with a clearer message

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I was initially quite scared to approach the task of creating 'a life-size' drawing of a person, as I'm more accustomed to drawing on a smaller scale. Though that was my initial reaction, as I played around with the person I was drawing, exaggerating certain body parts, it began to feel less pressuring as I didn't feel like I needed to make it look porportionate, since I was going for a more abstract/unrealistic look

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I decided to develop the piece by doing it in digital, to play with the colours

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Today I messed around a bit with photoshop and so far i've enjoyed the journey of finding out new things and trying out a new program, since i've always stuck to procreate.

I tried out several ideas to see what i'd like to work with.. since I'm doing digital I'm thinking of also incoroporating collage, as I would like my final outcome have a more 'adventorous' theme/outcome.

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Today I played around with photoshop, I initially produced my digital drawing onto procreate and then later uploaded/exoported it onto photoshop to playa round with some of the settings

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There’s a lot of themes that I want to cover but I decided to just simplify it to looking at my journey/memories. I made the decision to look at this theme specifically because I think a lot of the objects I looked at can visually represent my past memories and my journey for the future, like the stamps and tarot cards. But since some of the items I have were given to me at present time, I can collate those three into one idea; past, present and future.

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I'm struggling to figure out what exactly I want to do next and how eactly I want to lay out my final outcome. Looking back at my artist research, I would like to incorporate some of Molly's style of work into mine... but I don't know how eactly I should come about it

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I had to take a step back and go right to the beginning of when we started the project, as I began to focus too much on how I wanted my final outcome to look like rather than expressing what it is that I want to show, through my work... am i being too ambigous?

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I really enjoyed creating this collage type of illustartion and potentially would like to develop this theme towards my final outcome 

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Green often symbolizes nature and the natural world. It is thought to represent tranquility. Other common associations with the color green are money, good luck, health, envy or jealousy, and environmental awareness

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Green often symbolizes nature and the natural world. It is thought to represent tranquility. Other common associations with the color green are money, good luck, health, envy or jealousy, and environmental awareness

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https://www.verywellmind.com/color-psychology-green-2795817

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Research in color psychology suggests that colors evoke psychological reactions, affecting moods and emotions. Sometimes, these reactions are related to the intensity of a color. In other cases, they're products of experience and cultural influences.

For many people, the color green means nature and brings to mind lush grass, trees, and forests. Green is often described as refreshing and tranquil. Other common associations with the color green are money, luck, health, and envy.

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Green Color Meaning and Psychology

In color psychology, colors made up of long wavelengths are considered "arousing or warm," whereas colors such as green that have shorter wavelengths are "relaxing or cool." Whereas our eyes must adjust to see colors with longer wavelengths, they don't need to adjust at all to see cool colors.

The color green can positively affect thinking, relationships, and physical health. Green is also thought to relieve stress and help heal. You'll often find green in the decor of medical facilities.

Green Is Calming

Shades of green can help put people at ease in a new places. For this reason, designers often feature green in public spaces such as restaurants and hotels.

One study found a "green exercise effect" on participants who exercised indoors while watching a video of outdoor space with a green overlay. They experienced less mood disturbance and perceived less exertion than when they watched the same video with a red or gray overlay.

Green Is Healthful

Generally, green conveys an image of health and vigor. Science actually backs up this impression with many studies implicating green in favorable outcomes. For example, people who spent time in nature surrounded by green vegetation-a practice the Japanese call "forest bathing"-had lower blood pressure than those who did not.

Green Is Natural

Green's calming effects might derive from its association with nature, which people typically experience as relaxing and refreshing. Some researchers think the positive association with green is hardwired in our brains from evolution: Early humans knew that green in nature indicated food, water, and shelter.

In ancient mythology, green commonly represented fertility. For example, ancient Iranians called the last month of winter "Esfand" because, at this time, spring and greenness return to the earth. In particular, they devoted the fifth day to the earth and women. Likewise, ancient Greeks portrayed Osiris, their god of the underworld, birth, rebirth, agriculture, and fertility, with a green face.

Spending time in natural green environments or even looking at pictures of green scenery in nature has been linked to stress relief, better impulse control, and improved focus.

Because green has such strong ties to nature, we might be more likely to perceive something green as healthy and natural, even when it isn't. For example, one study found that people were more likely to consider a candy bar with a green label as a healthier option than a candy bar with a red label, even when the nutrition of the two bars was identical.

The term "green" has also come to mean "ecologically beneficial"; think green initiatives, green energy, green spaces, Greenpeace, etc.

Green Is Motivating

Although some find green a relaxing color, others say it motivates them. One study found that people with a "high need for achievement" more consistently chose the color green over the color red, which was more often chosen by those with a "low need for achievement." Study participants also associated words related to failure with the color red, and words related to success with the color green.

In stoplights, green indicates safety and permission to go, whereas red means "stop." In turn, the expression "to give the green light" conveys approval.

Your reaction to the color green is highly personal. Experience, as well as personal and cultural associations, plays a role in how this color makes you feel.

Research also has shown that creativity is likely to increase when people are surrounded by green plants and have access to green views of nature. Studies have shown that the color green can inspire creativity, too.

In one study, a green-lit environment improved reading ability in participants, whereas a red-lit environment reduced it.

Green Is Optimistic

Color influences not only our emotions but also our memories. One study presented people with a list of emotionally charged words written in different colors. They were then asked to recall specific words. They were more likely to recall positive words written in green, leading researchers to theorize that green carries more positive emotional connotations. Thus, the color green might elicit an optimism bias when it comes to remembering information.

Paper money is green in the United States, where the color is also associated with Irish-American culture, St. Patrick's Day, and good luck. Interestingly, one study found green may function as a good luck charm of sorts. Participants exposed to the color green experienced increased feelings of hope and decreased fear of failure.

Green Is Envious

For as much as green is associated with positive feelings, it can also indicate jealousy. You've probably heard the expression "green with envy." The origins of this phrase are unclear.

Green can also indicate physical illness, such as when someone's complexion turns green. The link between green and illness might have created the association between green and envy-as if envy were an illness of its own.

Shades of Green

The meanings of green can vary by shade. For example:

Bright green: Rebirth, spring

Olive green: Tranquility, earthiness, elegance

Dark green: Fertility, greed, money, drive

Yellowish green: Illness, envy, decay

Aqua: Cleanliness, freshness, water

Pale green: Peace

Uses of Green

The psychology of green is evident throughout daily life.

Manufacturers, advertisers, and others harness green's various connotations to convey an impression. For example, the packaging of sustainably made products often features green. Likewise, it's used in cleaning products, often along with blue, to convey freshness and purity.

Military gear, of course, is green to camouflage soldiers and equipment, and use of the color extends to apparel and other products meant to be associated with the military (e.g., fatigues, binoculars, etc.).

Concepts and practices relating to environmental concerns are frequently referred to as green (e.g., green energy, green initiative, the Green Party, Greenpeace).

Green cards, green lights, green thumb, green room-all are expressions that in one way or another draw on the various meanings of green.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the biblical meaning of the color green?

The Bible mentions the color green often. Typically, it symbolizes life, fertility, renewal, and resurrection. Green is a mix of yellow (which symbolizes glory and energy) and blue (which relates to God and the heavens).

What is the spiritual meaning of the color green?

In spiritual terms, the color green implies beginnings, new growth, vibrant health, and other ideas connected with life, rebirth, and renewal. If you're noticing green in your environment or dreams, you might be discovering new aspects of yourself, beginning a new phase of life, or undergoing a renewal.

What does it mean if my favorite color is green?

If you prefer the color green over all others, you are likely straightforward but loving. Others' opinions of you matter, as does the search for knowledge and understanding. You tend to value peace, loyalty, and logic.

What does it mean if I dream about the color green?

You might be on the verge of having new experiences, changing your circumstances, learning new skills, or discovering new abilities. In dreams, green also symbolizes wealth and fertility. Generally, dreaming about green is regarded as a positive sign.

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The color green can evoke different moods, emotions, and behaviors. Learn more about the color psychology of green and its color meaning and associations.

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I decided to pick very minimal/small items for my objects, that are mainly presents I recieved or items that I find more pleasing to look at

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Today I found myself struggling the most with my final outcome since I dedicated most of my time planning the idea, I was left with only a day to rush my work. Although I did plan out my ideas several times I still felt like I wasn't able to convey what I wanted through my final outcome so I had to take a few steps back and compile it to a smaller size. Having the piece scaled down really helped put my ideas together, as I worries less about finishing so much in such little time and rather thinking about the detail

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I mananged to finally complete my final outcome but i'm not fully satisfied with the results and that could just be because it wasn't what I pictured to look like. Although I'm not fully satisfied, I like how 'spontaneous' it looks and I had quite as fun time re-arranging and adding additonal details to the piece.

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The atmospheric practice of France Lise McGurn transports the viewer from the public realm of a museum or gallery and into the most personal quarters of the artist's life her studio, her bedroom, her mind and musings.

The atmospheric practice of France Lise McGurn transports the viewer from the public realm of a museum or gallery and into the most personal quarters of the artist's life: her studio, her bedroom, her mind and musings. McGurn's figurative practice delivers a wholly immersive experience, launching the viewer into a three dimensional world of the intimate and relatable.

The figures that occupy McGurn's world belong to her imagination. These archetypal women and men, often portrayed in a state of undress, whether in groups, in pairs or alone, recline in both ecstasy and agony. At times, they appear bare and exposed huddled in tense tableaux, seemingly withdrawn in defence. Elsewhere, McGurn's characters are languid, bathed in air of euphoria.

Fluidity distinguishes McGurn's practice. Her capricious compositions, as in Sleepless, her 2019 solo exhibition at the Tate Britain, are in their form and liberty of expression, unrestrained; while her application of paint transcends the canvas, bleeding onto the gallery walls and spilling across the floor. For McGurn, humanity in all its excitement, intimacy, poignancy, boredom and disappointment is worth uncovering.

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What is the meaning of red? Is it the command of a red stoplight? Is it the intoxicating allure of a beautiful woman in a deep crimson dress? Could it be the political statement from a candidate's red power suit or pocket square? Does red's meaning relate to a shiny back-to-school apple? Whether it's clothing, food, or holiday decorations, red's meaning surrounds and excites us.

Meaning Of Red: Explained

I'm having a red-letter day!

He's seeing red.

There are red flags everywhere.

Red is the color of heightened emotion, strength, and power. It's invigorating, intimidating, and it's never boring.

Why do we feel so strongly about the color red?

Physical Effects

In some ways, red is the opposite of blue. Red speeds up our heart rate, blood flow, and body temperature. Red stimulates our senses of smell and taste, making us more sensitive to our environments. Red also stimulates the adrenal gland, making us more prone to take action and giving us more energy. Red is a physical stimulant.

Red is the color of heightened emotion, strength, and power. It's invigorating, intimidating, and it's never boring.

Symbolism And Meaning Of Red

Red stands for many things, all of them potent. Red is romantic love, and its physical passion. Red is violence, anger, and aggression, and it frequently indicates danger. Paradoxically-for a color associated with action and energy-red is universally used as the color that means "stop." Red is used professionally to capture attention, elicit emotion, and convey confidence.

Positive Associations

We think of vitality, the life-giving power of blood, and helping people in need (think American Red Cross.) We give red roses when we're in love, and call simply outstanding experiences "red letter days." Red calls us to action, gets us motivated, and wearing red lets people know we feel confident and ready to take on the world. Red is also associated with luxury-a red Ferrari and the soles of Louboutin shoes declare that a person has achieved material success.

Red calls us to action, gets us motivated, and wearing red lets people know we feel confident and ready to take on the world.

Negative Associations

Just as blood can be associated either with its life-giving properties or with violence, red is also paradoxically affiliated with notions of violence, danger, and anger.Matadors use red capes not to attract the attention of the bulls they fight (since bulls are colorblind,) but rather to hide the bloodstains of their gory sport. Red can indicate anger beyond what reason can contain-"seeing red"-and red flags indicate (or should) when something's wrong with a person or a situation. Red is also associated with financial loss.

Red Chakra Color

Chakras are energy centers within the body that help to regulate all its processes. Each chakra governs specific functions and is represented by one of the seven chakra colors.

Red : The color of the Base or Root chakra, also known as Muladhara. This chakra is located at the base of the spine and allows us to be grounded and connect to the universal energies. First chakra, base of the spine. Groundedness, trust, belonging, lessens feelings of mistrust. Gemstones that will aid the Root chakra include lodestone, ruby, garnet, smokey quartz, obsidian, hematite and onyx.

Red Birthstone Colors

Color Morsels

Red has the longest wavelength of any color. It's the first color babies can see, and it's the very first color to vanish as the sun sets.

Red is the least common color of seaglass, as red glass is expensive to produce.

The color red is an appetite stimulant. Strawberries, cranberries, and apples are all red when ripe.

Only 1-2% of the world's population has red hair. Redheads are more sensitive to sunlight and thermal pain than people with hair of other colors, and while redheads tend to have less hair, their hair is more resistant to turning gray with age.

The color red on an exam paper can negatively affect students' scores, as red pens are associated with negative feedback.

Red is the color of winning. Studies have shown that weightlifters demonstrate an increase in muscle strength when in a room with red light, and in video games, red players are more likely to win than players of other colors.

The color "madder red" was used in tapestries of French royalty. The recipe for the dye included ox blood, rancid castor oil, and sheep or cow dung.

Red is sexy! Studies show that both men and women perceive potential partners dressed in red as more attractive than others. In addition, men tend to give waitresses in red shirts bigger tips!

Read About the Color Red

Red Words, Phrases And Idioms

Examples of how the meaning of red colors our language:

Red carpet treatment: giving privileged treatment to an important person

Caught red-handed: clearly guilty

Red in the face: to become embarrassed

Seeing red: to be angered

Red flag: a warning of danger

Not worth a red cent: having no value

Red letter day: a memorable, joyful day [See Why an Important Date is Called a Red Letter day]

Red tape: excessive formalities in governmental process [See An Annoyance With a Colorful Name]

In the red: a term to describe an economic loss

Scarlet letter: a punitive mark of adultery that originated with the novel (1850) The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne.

Quotes About Color Red

More Intriguing Facts About Red

Red As A Signature Color

A signature color is different than a favorite color although for some people they many be one and the same. It is all in how you express yourself with a color and how consistently you wear it or surround yourself with the color that makes it your signature shade.

Nancy Reagan - the former first lady wore so many fire engine red dresses that the color became known as "Reagan Red."

Diana Vreeland - An influential fashion editor who ruled the industry for five decades known for her omnipresent red lips and nails and dramatic crimson outfits. But she was also known for her vibrant red living room, one of the most recognizable and iconic rooms in design history.

Companies & Brands Identified by Red

Cities With Color Names: Red

Here are a few U.S. cities with 'red' in their name:

Color And Our Sense Of Smell: Red

Color Taste Connection: Red

There are five basic groups of taste, which send signals to our brain to interpret flavor. However, we also send signals with our eyes before we take a bite and give our taste buds a chance to process the flavor. The color can pre-determine how we perceive the taste and flavor of what we eat.

The Color Red In The Garden

Red adds energy and excitement. This bold color works well as an accent and to highlight an area. Blues and silvers cool down reds and tame some of their intensity. Pinks are an agreeable tint of red that combine easily with each other and other colors. - New York Botanical Garden

Red flowers and foliage give the illusion of coming forward in the landscape, helping to make a large garden feel cozier.

Red plants attract the eye and are a good choice for areas you want to draw attention to.

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Color Meaning of Red Explained; symbolism, psychology, word associations, intrigue facts about red and how to use this attention-getting color effectively.

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Some collage work we made in our workshop and since some of the elements I chose to work with represent my theme, I decided to incorporate some of that into my final outcome

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Could I make my collage more interactive?
Be more specific with my colour scheme
I could try scanning my final outcome and then working on it digitally? That way I have my more freedom with my selection of colours