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Happy Harbor Comics' artist-in-residence turns passion into panels

Over the past 5 years, an Edmonton comic shop has given local artists a unique opportunity to enhance their creative skills.

Program gives creative and financial support to local comic artists

Happy Harbor's Comic-in-Residence drawn to his craft

9 years ago
Duration 2:11
CBC's Sam Martin talks with Happy Harbor owner Jay Bardyla and illustrator Perry Parker about the comic shop's unique artist-in-residence program.

Formore than fiveyears, an Edmonton comic shop has givenlocal artists a unique opportunity to enhance their creative skills.

Happy Harbor Comics' Artist-in-Residence program doesn't just give them a platform to showcase their work it also gives them the support needed to be creative.

The program is one of the first of its kind in North America.

Watch as the shop's current artist, Perry Parker, talks with CBC video producerSam Martin abouthow the shop is "the best place for an artist to work."