Diane DiMassa is a feminist and comic artist from New Haven, Connecticut, who began drawing 'Hothead Paisan: Homicidal Lesbian Terrorist ' in 1991 as a form of anger therapy. Hothead Paisan is a character who uses guns, grenades, guillotines and anything else that can be used as a weapon to avenge wrongs against women, creating a popular underground comic for lesbians, feminists and recovering addicts.

Tom’s Statement on AI Use at SAW

AI is not a neutral technology.

SAW will always be pro-human.

SAW will be largely anti-AI until at least 3, preferably 4 or 5 of these things happen:

1. Artists whose copyrighted work was illegally used to train are fairly compensated

2. Ecological costs are fairly mitigated

3. Substantial social Safety Nets are established nationwide, especially for younger and entry level workers whose lives are most substantially effected by displacement and replacement.

4. Substantial progress is made on distribution and amplification of human made culture.

5. The abhorrent biases currently in AI— namely, colonialist, white and male supremacist, are accounted for and significantly changed.

Tom and Jess on What Kind of Creator are You?

In this episode, Tom had a list of archetypes he wanted to run by Jess. Are you a Pantser or a Planner? Are you a Strong Finisher? Are you a Never Edit-er? Jess shared a sketchbook project that took her 4 years or 20 minutes depending on how you look at it. And we talk about how to not feel like a failure when your routines suddenly feel boring. What kind of creator are you? Thanks for being here!

Paul Pope is an American artist/designer living and working in New York City. He has been working primarily in comics and screenprinting since the early '90s, but has also done a number of projects with Italian fashion label Diesel Industries and, in the US, with DKNY.

His recent collaboration with Errolson Hugh/Acronym for Nike’s AF1 debuted spring 2017. His media clients include LucasArts, NBC, Disney, Cartoon Network, Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Conde-Naste, Kodansha (Japan), Sapporo (Japan), Dargaud Editions (France), EMI Canada, The Grateful Dead Estate, and The British Film Institute.

His iconic Batman: Year 100, a science fiction take on the classic Batman origin tale, appears frequently on many Top 10 Batman story lists. In 2010 Pope was recognized as a Master Artist by the American Council Of The Arts. His short science fiction comic strip Strange Adventures (DC Comics)--an homage to the Flash Gordon serials of the '30s-- won the coveted National Cartoonist Society's Reuben Award for Best Comic Book of the year. He has won 5 Eisners to date. His latest book, Battling Boy, debuted at #1 on the New York Times best-seller list, his third book to hit the NYT Top 10.

Level Up Your Comics This Summer!

Our annual Teen Summer Camp at SAW is back—two dynamic weeks designed to fuel artistic growth through the world of comics! Whether your teen is an aspiring cartoonist or just loves to draw and tell stories, this immersive, hands-on camp is the perfect place for them explore their voice and expand their narrative skills.

Join us for one week or both! No prior experience necessary.

Tom and Jess talk about what we do or don’t Keep to Ourselves!

Scribble Bot Workshop May 1 at SAW!

Tom and Jess about making memories and habits in your art!

Tom and Jess about making detours in your art!

Tom and Jess about making bad decisions early on, and how to get out of them…

Tom and Jess about art budgeting, and making your graphic novel without feeling bad...

We had a wonderful time meeting lots of you, and connecting one another, at MOCCA NYC 2026! Thanks for coming out!

Have you read IFS comics yet? You’re about to. Sacha Mardou has been making journal comics about the most intimate moments in her life — the inner dialogue she has with all the parts of herself while practicing Internal Family Systems. It’s a beautiful and accessible opening of the most vulnerable intimacy, shown with her robust resource of skill.

Word of Mouth Art Show And Social April 10, 2026

Join us for our biannual Word of Mouth sequential art show + social! Inspired by storytelling events around the US, Word of Mouth is SAW's performance spot for all your comic and sequential art needs.

Please RSVP!

In-Person donations are welcome.

Join us live on Wednesdays at 2 pm Eastern / 11 am Pacific, as Tom Hart and Jess Ruliffson talk about how to make a graphic novel, and take your questions!

GAZE: Gainesville Arts and Zine Expo April 11, 2026 The aim of this comics and zine festival is to bring folks together from all over Florida and beyond to enjoy SAW's incredible location, library, and community.

Do you know you’re still an animal? How do you care for your animal? Listen and settle into sensation, instinct, quiet observation. Your body knows how to be animal, just listen, and draw it out.