Junction Comics

  Daryn’s Drawings arrived early! We're so proud to finally have the new book in hand. The book is now available in our online store . Looking forward to hitting the conventions this spring and summer with plenty of books to share - will be posting dates soon. Once we’re officially in book stores we’ll be posting info here as well. Thank you to everyone who supported the pre-sale kickstarter campaign and encouraged a kid who loves to draw to keep drawing. Synopsis: On a farm full of love, laughter, and adventure, lives Daryn—an imaginative and curious child who doesn’t quite fit into any one box. Daryn is non-binary, and while they don’t always know exactly how to explain who they are to others, they feel comfortable being themselves in the loving embrace of their diverse family. Daryn’s world is one where differences are celebrated, and everyone has a place. Daryn’s true passion is drawing—capturing the beauty of the farm, its animals, and the people who live there. With a sketchb...

We're proud to announce that the second issue of The Gathering Place has been nominated for a Joe Shuster Award - The Gene Day Award for Self-Published Comic Book. It is such a great honour to receive a nomination for an award that celebrates Canadian comic creators for a comic book series that celebrates Canadian artists, illustrators, and storytellers.

 It's been quite the incredible year.  Too many "Ups and Downs" to mention but forever grateful to have gone through those experiences and to be here now.   Just received this year's family Christmas cards from the printer and thought I'd post these cards from the past few years.  Hopefully they put a smile on your face as they do mine.  Should be rather easy to spot my influences. 2020 2019 2018

  The results are in!  At first, I was incredibly surprised and honoured to be nominated for an awards that celebrates that amazing work produced by the independent comic book community in Canada. Then I felt overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from the comics community, friends, fans, and even my students.  Now, I am humbled by my third place showing as Favourite Artist. It was truly an impressive display of talent in this year's selection of nominees in all categories.  I am really honoured to be included with all these incredible talented comic book creators.  Please click  HERE  for a list of all the winners and nominees.  Thank you to  Sequential Magazine , Brendan Montgomery Editor in Chief, and Strange Adventures Comics and Curiosities.

 I'm proud to say that work on the second issue of The Gathering Place is just about complete.  Here are two images I was considering for the cover - I decided to use both of them.  You can find preview pages The Gathering Place tab .  Stay tuned for more exciting news.

 As we come to the end of Summer, I thought that I would share some great news about The Gathering Place book. Back in May, I had the incredible opportunity to travel to Vancouver and officially launch The Gathering Place at the Vancouver Comic Arts Festival.  It was my first time in Vancouver, and had the most amazing experience at VanCAF.  Made some new friends and received great feedback for The Gathering Place.  Sketch covers were so terribly popular that I spent the weekend drawing. Also in May, I had an incredible time the Christie Pits Art Crawl.  It was great to go back to my old neighbourhood to showcase The Gathering Place, and have old friends and neighbours come out to show their support. For updates follow:  nelson_caetano  on Instagram and   @nelson_caetano  on Twitter

  I’m proud to announce that The Gathering Place has been released.  You can pick up your copy of the premiere issue in Toronto, from  The Beguiling  (319 College St.),  The TCAF Shop  (789 Yonge St./inside the Toronto Reference Library), and at  Silver Snail  (329 Yonge St.).  I’ll also be attending various comic book conventions, comic arts festivals, and fairs this year - keep your eyes and ears open for upcoming news.  You can also email me directly to purchase books and commission artwork.  Thank you all for your continued support and encouragement. For updates follow:  nelson_caetano  on Instagram and   @nelson_caetano  on Twitter

  I have been a fan of the " Day in the Life " series of artist profiles from the  Toronto Guardian .  So, obviously, I was thrilled to have been asked to share me day-to-day rituals and talk about The Gathering Place.  Click the  link  for my artist profile in the Toronto Guardian.