TheStarfishface

Art, comics, and merch by Star Prichard, aka TheStarfishface,

My Webcomic

Vector always dreamed of adventure. He got kidnapped instead.Read the fantasy-adventure comic Castoff on these platforms:

YouTube

I post art videos, educational comic content, and stream archives over on Youtube! I also stream art and games 3x/week!Subscribe to never miss a video!

How to Webcomic

I make a webcomic, and so can you!Learn everything you need to make a successful webcomic with my book How to Webcomic!

My Store

Stickers, keychains, pins, and more! Own a little piece of my work to carry with you and bring you joy.

(Are you a retailer interested in wholesale? Check out my Faire page!)

Patreon + Mail Club

Supporters on my Patreon get...

  • Castoff pages a month early

  • A discount on my store

  • First dibs on commissions

  • Bonus content and freebies

  • Your name in the credits of my YouTube videos

  • Monthly goodies from the Castoff Mail Club

  • AND MORE!

What's Left of Us

I play Emery, a grumpy tiefling fighter in the livestreamed D&D show, What's Left of Us!New episodes streamed live on the last Friday of every month at 2pm EST.

My Podcast

I'm 1/2 of the podcast iDOL DAYS!Each episode, my cohost and I discuss a new idol anime, covering the characters, events of the series, and giving our opinions while joking about whatever comes to mind. Listen, laugh, and learn!

Commissions

My commissions are currently closed. Unfortunately my workload doesn't allow me to take personal commissions on a regular basis, and I only take them during special circumstances.When my commissions DO open, my Patreon supporters get first priority and an exclusive discount.

While my personal use commissions are closed, I am always interested in taking work for commercial/corporate work. If this is something you're interested in, please contact me directly!

Newsletter

Social media loves to hide things from you. Make sure you're staying up to date on my art + store updates by joining my newsletter mailing list!E-mails are sent out monthly and include shop updates, event news, exclusive coupons, and more! I won't spam you, I promise. <3

Artist Bio + FAQ

Star Prichard is an artist from Austin, TX. She graduated from Savannah College of Art and Design with a BFA in animation with a minor in storyboarding. Currently, she works as a freelance comic artist and illustrator. Past clients include First Second Books, Austin Film Festival, and more.Her webcomic, Castoff, is a fantasy-adventure series about a group of magical misfits on the run from the law. The series began in 2015, and is still running, updating every Monday and Friday. In 2017 Castoff won StArt Faire's Excellence in Webcomics People's Choice Award, along with an honorable mention for Best in Fantasy. In 2020 Castoff was a nominee for the Webtoons Canvas Awards in Fantasy.In 2021 she published her book How to Webcomic, a comprehensive guide to making online comics. The printing of the book was funded on Kickstarter, with a reprint funding in 2023, and the book earned nearly $100k across both campaigns.She is also a YouTube creator, creating art-related content for her channel TheStarfishface. Her videos include art/webcomic tutorials, her "Art + Storytime" series, convention vlogs, and livestreams focused on art and gaming content.When she isn't working on comics, she enjoys thinking about comics, playing video games, and getting way too emotionally invested in her D&D campaigns.

Frequently Asked Questions

"Do you take commissions?"
My commissions are currently CLOSED. However, I do sometimes open very limited commission slots. Keep an eye on my social media for updates!"What do you use to make your art?"
I use Clip Studio Paint for all my illustrations and comics!"What tablet do you use?"
I use my Huion Kamvas Pro 16 for most of my work, plus an iPad Pro for sketching and drawing on the go!"Where do you get your merch made?"
Stickers, buttons, and prints I make at home. I use an overseas supplier to make my charms, pins, and plushies."Will you make a tutorial on how to do _?"
Unfortunately I don't have enough time to regularly make in-depth tutorials- but I've posted a handful on my YouTube!
Also, everything I know I learned from watching tutorials and searching "How to _" on YouTube! I highly recommend starting there for tips!

Art Portfolio

Illustration

Comics

Convention Portfolio

This page serves as a portfolio of my merchandise and photos from past events and conventions.Current merchandise: Books, prints, stickers, acrylic keychains, acrylic pins, and pillow plushiesFull catalogue of merchandise is viewable on my online store.

Books

How to Webcomic: The Ultimate Guide to Making Online ComicsWant to make a webcomic? This book will teach you everything you need to make the webcomic of your dreams!!HtW is the culmination of everything I’ve learned from over 10 years making online comics, written out in a handy book format! It’s 200+ pages of information, with additional illustrations and diagrams to help readers navigate the visual language of comics.

Castoff: Volume 1After getting kidnapped and dragged halfway across the world, scaredy-cat Vector finds himself a long, long way from home. Now, with the help of a short-tempered bounty hunter, a happy-go-lucky cartographer, and many more unlikely friends, he has to try to make it home in one piece.Read for free online at castoff-comic.com!

Prints

Merchandise

Table Photos

Events

I can frequently be found at anime/comic conventions around the US! I mostly do events in Texas, but occasionally branch out to other states.Want me to come to a convention near you? Contact your local conventions and request me as a guest! Getting invited as a guest makes it MUCH easier to visit conventions outside my usual zone.Convention organizers- want me as a guest? Contact me via e-mail! Info on panels I typically run at conventions is at the bottom of this page.

Upcoming Events

C2E2
Chicago, IL | April 11-13Momocon
Atlanta, GA | May 22-25

Past Events

2024: Staple! (Guest), Cedar Park Library Mini Con, Momocon (Guest), Pf Library Con2023: Ikkicon, CTX Kids and Teens Comic Con, Miniminicon, Momocon, Catty Bat Art Market (Summer), AnimeFest, Bell County Comic Con, Galaxycon Austin, Rose City Comic Con, Anime Weekend Atlanta2022: Ikkicon, Miniminicon, Catty Bat Art Market, Momocon, Delta H Con, Pflugerville Library Comic Con, Anime Austin, Anime Frontier, Holiday Matsuri2021: Delta H Con, San Japan, Anime Weekend Atlanta, Anime Frontier2020: CTX Kids and Teens Comiccon (panelist)2019: Pflugerville Library Comic Con (Guest + panelist), Anime on Ice, Anime Weekend Atlanta

Panels

Webcomics 101: Creating Your Story
Everything you need to know to make your own webcomic!
Presented at: San Japan 2022 / 2021 / 2019, Ikkicon 2018 / 2016, Anime Austin 2017 / 2016, Anime Overload 2016Webcomics 102: Self-Promoting to Self-Publishing
An in-depth look into the back end of webcomic creation!
Presented at: San Japan 2022 / 2019, Ikkicon 2018So You Think You Know Idol Anime?!
A half-educational, half-comedy panel showcasing different idol anime and the absurd concepts present in the genre.Mastering Social Media (For Artists, Cosplayers, and Internet Creators)
Tips and tricks to help you master social media and grow your online audience.

TheStarfishface

Comic Artist, Video Producer, Art Educator

107k Subscribers

16k Followers

48k Followers

199k Followers

Hi! I'm Star, aka TheStarfishface, and I do a lot of stuff!My goal is to encourage artists who want to tell their story, using the wonderful medium of webcomics, and to help them succeed! And I'd love to help your audience do the same!I'm primarily known for making comics, like my fantasy webcomic Castoff. The series has been running for nearly 9 years and has amassed a large and passionate fanbase of readers since the start of its run.I also like teaching people about making webcomics, to help aspiring comic creators succeed, as well as avoid the pitfalls I made when I was learning. To that end, I wrote a book called How to Webcomic, an illustrated guide to making online comics. The book raised a combined ~$100k on Kickstarter for its 2 printings, and has sold over 5000 copies since initial publication (combined digital and physical sales).In addition to my comics, I am also a video creator on YouTube. My channel features a variety of topics, including art and comic tutorials, art + storytime videos, and weekly art and game livestreams.Lastly: I make a podcast about idol anime, I am a player in a D&D liveplay series, and frequently travel to conventions to participate in artist alley and run informative panels.

Convention Panels

Webcomics 101: Creating Your Story
Everything you need to know to make your own webcomic!
Presented at: San Japan, Ikkicon, Anime Austin, Anime OverloadWebcomics 102: Self-Promoting to Self-Publishing
An in-depth look into the back end of webcomic creation, including maintaining an online presence, marketing, monetizing, and community building!
Presented at: San Japan, IkkiconSocial Media for Artists
A guide to navigating the complicated world of social media marketing!So You Think You Know Idol Anime?!
A half-educational, half-comedy panel showcasing different idol anime and the absurd concepts present in the genre.

Accolades, Press, and Achievements

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