October 27th, 2007
Luz Episode 1
Quote by T.S. Eliot
When trying to decide what we will need to transition into a life without petroleum feeding our modern life, consider what will change, and then see what skills you think you want to build on: food production, politics, natural medicine, transportation, etc. Get started looking at sites like Off Grid, Plan Be, Community Solution, and in magazines like Yes! magazine and Permaculture Activist.
November 22nd, 2007 at 10:24 pm
[...] also seems like the right time to mention Luz: Girl of the Knowing – a new webcomic from Claudia Dávila. Luz is an environmentally-conscious comic about a girl who is [...]
November 23rd, 2007 at 1:12 pm
The issue I have with the whole pollution problem, especially in cities, is the mystification of the ‘green’ lifestyle. We need to stick to the strict empirical problem of pollution on health and avoid this kind of ‘Fight Club’ bong and pizza-box romanticizing of the simple lifestyle, which has less to do with actual change and more to do with simple guilt management.
Nice artwork, all the same.
November 23rd, 2007 at 3:00 pm
Thanks for your comment, Neil! I’d love to respond to it but unfortunately I don’t understand what you’re saying. Except for the last part, I completely agree that a lot of times “green” choices are made just to make us feel better — like recycling pizza boxes.
November 24th, 2007 at 1:41 pm
Hi-
I am starting out as a cartoonist myself interested in these issues and I’m curious- do you know of a source for high-quality “green” art supplies? Especially things like oil paints and solvents seem to be pretty problematic, but also inks, brushes, papers, all sorts of things that I’m curious as to the recyclability of, manufacturing process behind, environmental impact, etc.
November 24th, 2007 at 4:24 pm
Hi Ethan, I’m afraid I don’t have any leads to share with you. But a quick Google search for “eco art supplies”, “earth friendly art supplies” and “environmental art supplies” produce some hits. http://www.westcliff-eco-art.co.uk looks promising.
February 21st, 2008 at 11:25 pm
[...] Start here and read through, then send to someone else or link on your blog. Great graphics, and easy for people to comprehend. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “How the Heck Did I Miss This? Luz, the Peak Oil Cartoon”, url: “http://www.groovygreen.com/groove/?p=2698″ }); [...]
February 22nd, 2008 at 1:28 pm
[...] Read Luz here [...]
March 21st, 2008 at 10:50 pm
This is a wonderful idea. I love the name Luz because of its meaning of light connoting enlightenment. I also love the name Noor for the same reason. Too bad we don’t have a name like this in English. In any case, I hope you continue on with Luz and that she is seen by many kids, thereby interesting them in a greener lifestyle and teaching them skills for sustainability.
March 23rd, 2008 at 9:50 am
Thank you, Fahrusha! I’d be thrilled if kids read this comic and get something out of it. Oh, and I think Lucy or Lucille are the English equivalents that mean “light”, both very nice names, too
April 24th, 2008 at 2:15 pm
Positive or negative, right or wrong; whether I agree with you or not…we are communicating,
about saving the Earth! That is what is important, no change ever comes about without
debates and discussion. Keep it up people, I am so proud! Talking precludes action…
May 1st, 2008 at 6:13 pm
[...] Do you find yourself reading avoiding this blog because it’s not cute enough? If so, I’ve got the perfect solution! I ran across the webcomic Luz: Girl of the Knowing a couple days ago and spent an hour or so reading the story thus far. You’ll probably want to start at the beginning. [...]
January 1st, 2009 at 3:55 pm
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July 10th, 2011 at 4:01 pm
[...] advance copy is Luz Sees the Light, a children’s graphic novel that conveys a serious message—we need to start preparing now [...]