Chickaloonies

12/09/2025

Wintermoot Book 10: Saghani Society

Whenever a new issue of Wintermoot drops i look forward to relaxing my problem solving brain as I wade back into the domed cities, slushy trailer parks and glacial dimensions of this psychedelic Alaskan world(s)….dimension…..simulation?? As someone who is a close friend with creator Nathan Shaffer I’m convinced this book is meant to be more of a puzzle box that acts as an axis between reader/creator/virtual realm/liminal alaska backrooms than a traditional comic book……

The book feels more like a strategy guide for the Augmented Reality world he’s created, which in itself creates a unique reading experience. Try reading a Metroid instruction manual without ever seeing a video game console to get what I’m saying here. The woman with camprobber legs lives with the characters outside of their time, so it becomes a time space reality warping voyeurism and I think that’s the best way for me to describe what reading this comic feels like. I love the Corvid team and I’ve been waiting for the best opportunity to do some Wintermoot fan art and I think these guys are it! I’m super stoked about the backup project “Saghani Society and Elementals Union” not just because yours truly is starring as the antagonist “Lord Boreas” (put some respect on my name) - but because after this epic quest Nathan has been on since I’ve known him(and before we met) it seems as though a cosmic clue has been revealed to him, something he’s been working towards has rewarded him with a mile-marker in the form of a wild synchronicity (you’ll have to read the book to see what I’m referring to).

I confuse myself every time I try to review Wintermoot which feels like it’s by design, but Nathan’s art and storytelling have crystallized over the course of the past 5 years and it’s truly awesome to see. It’s a Liquid Television show you forgot about…it feels like a real place because IT IS a real virtual space you can access through AR, but he’s able to capture a very subtle, passive sensation of what it feels like to wander around Alaska….wait, why is the last part of the book written entirely in German?! “Vy even care? You must read ze Vintermoot komik-books, mein frien’!”

11/02/2025

If you’re a supporter of ours on Patreon, one of the perks is a hand drawn, 8.5 x 11 commission of your favorite character! Our good friend and talented writer, Nicholas and his son Magnus are HUGE Mister Yelly fans, so naturally we had to deliver with this special piece.

https://youtube.com/shorts/g3HlQNXrzQQ?si=xcGHAFokdsUP11QX

This month also included the birthday of one of our biggest fans and we created this super special drawing of Indiana with Moji and Yelly! Happy 14th birthday, Indy!

Want your own super special birthday gift for a loved one or just awesome custom art? Sign up for our Patreon to receive these and other fantastic goodies throughout the year! All proceeds help us make it possible to continue to inspire the next generation of storytellers.

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10/25/2025

🎤 KEYNOTE ANNOUNCEMENT!

We are beyond excited to welcome Chickaloonies, the powerhouse duo of Dimi Macheras and Casey Silver as keynote speakers for ASTE 2026!

🎨 The creators Dimi and Casey have spent nearly two decades blending culture, comics, and collaboration to inspire young storytellers across Alaska and beyond. Through their Words and Pictures Workshops, live performances, and Indigenous-led storytelling, they help students find their voice and bring their stories to life through art and ancestral knowledge.

Their work reminds us that storytelling isn’t just about creativity. It’s a transformative tool that connects communities, cultures, and generations.

Join us February 14–16, 2026 in Anchorage, Alaska for an unforgettable experience!

🔗 Learn more at aste.org/conference

10/01/2025

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09/23/2025

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09/06/2025

Life is full of hard lessons. I know it may not seem like it on the surface, but it’s been a tough 2 years for your favorite storytelling duo. In fact, the last two months have been a hyper combo of Capcom pixel punishing proportions with a Mortal Kombat fatality as the cherry on top. But just like any good video game, 80% has respawned, stronger, wiser and more determined than ever to continue telling OUR stories in OUR own way. The future is clearer than ever, and this path we have shoveled through the literal sh*t of the creative industry we’ve chosen is our lane to the next stage of evolution.

We follow in the footsteps of giants— not in size, but deeds. Two rebellious women, Katie and Patricia, who refused to do things as they were accepted and in the most punk rock way ever, gave the finger to tradition in order to ensure tradition would survive to the next generation and beyond. Because in Chickaloon, we dance how we want.

This torch we carry is not one handled lightly, though not because it is heavy, but because it is fragile. Like a match in the wind, the flame of creation must be stoked and protected at all costs by sharing it with as many people as we can, especially the younger generation.

It is this ‘boots on the ground’ environment that 80% truly shines. We returned to the Alaska State fair with the magical memory of our inaugural year etched in our minds. But like any relationship, the first date is sometimes misleading, and it is in the ability to collaborate and communicate that it endures. We shouted our stories far and wide, stories that came from the very land upon which we stood. Stories that are thousands of years old, empowered exponentially by every generation who shapes them and shares them through the lens of their own experiences.

At the end of the fair, despite the struggles, we emerged victorious. Not just in monetary or physical value, but in knowledge and understanding—the true currency of our world. We persevered against the endless wind tunnel of trials and tribulations—even when all the odds were stacked against us.

We claim no victimhood, no injustice, no trauma. We will never stop telling our stories to those who need to hear it, whether they realize it or not. The tangible connections have arose too often, with too many different people in too many different areas to think this doesn’t work. Chickaloonies is magic and we are determined to weave our spell with even greater intent.

Huge thanks to everyone who made this trip possible, supported us in not just getting a book, but helping us with travel, lodging, transportation. Katie, Jay, Carol, Doug, Mat, Jade, Alma, Leah—we are eternally in the debt of those who help us achieve our dreams and we will never forget that. Nor will we ever stop.

Chickaloon Punk Rock 4 life

08/25/2025

Matsu and Anchorage educators, this is your chance to take 80% Studio's visual storytelling class.

The even has an updated time and date of August 2nd, 6:00-7:30pm at Wasilla High. This event is brought to you by the Alaska Art Education Association.

Registration below.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alaska-art-education-association-presents-80-studios-tickets-1603379785099?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm_source=email&utm_medium=sparkpost&utm_campaign=postpublish&fbclid=IwQ0xDSwMWx85leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHjm_cOqMCJbg1-HFb8V6Mv075gKr6ficUYT0Klw74XZ_vRJnFhegCa0pGx5Y_aem_ixi0_CP7_2xaSAzWkckG7Q

Come join Casey Silver and Dimi Macheras of 80% Studios in a workshop for all educators. Learn how to inspire creativity and connection.

08/25/2025

08/20/2025

For thousands of years, the stories of the Athabascan people have been shared on this land we now call Palmer. From father to son, mother to daughter, to Dimi’s Grandma down to Dimi himself. And now, Chickaloonies returns to the state fair to share NEW tales of ancient teaching with the next generation of storytellers at the Alaska State Fair!

It’s been one week since the start and your favorite storytelling duo is downright exhausted. But hey, if you’re not, then you ain’t hustling enough, right? We’ve been overwhelmed by the warm welcome we’ve received upon our return and it’s been amazing to see so many familiar faces eagerly awaiting to see what new goodies we have to share. In addition to a slew of new merch and books, 80% was proud to unveil the newest iteration of our live storytelling experience—a new version of 80% TV that evolves what we imagine as traditional Native storytelling.

Make sure to come visit us in the Spruce Cabin at the Native Gathering Place on the Yellow Trail if you’re making your way to the fair! We’ve got free emojis, new stickers, books, t-shirts and live storytelling everyday at 3pm!!

Huge thanks to everyone who helped us kick off the fair with a bang! Tell your friends and loved ones not to miss the most unique thing you’ll find this year!!

08/10/2025

Want to make a rad character like this one? Stop by Title Wave Books for your chance to join us at the AK Native Heritage Center for our words and pictures workshop on August 13th! Winners will be chosen on August 11th so don’t wait to fill out a ticket! Winners will also receive a special Chickaloonies sketch card! Huge thanks to Angela and the crew at Title Wave for their support!!

07/27/2025

We can’t believe it’s already been a year but here we are…The Chickaloonies are returning to the motherland as the Featured Storytellers at the Native Gathering Place! We are thrilled to be back, the state fair was the highlight of 2024 and we have been locked away in the lab cooking up a brand new batch of fire new Chickaloonies goodies to mark the occasion.

Prepare yourselves for 2 new additions to the Chickaloonies library—
CHICKALOONIES: KID SALMON
Ripped from the pages of Chickaloonies: Watering Ways, this is the Kid Salmon story you’ve come to love but revamped with ALL NEW ART collected in this 50 page Ya Ne Dah Ahstory book that’s the perfect easy-reader for the young storyteller in your family. We made sure the type is nice and large for our esteemed elder fans, and this is the perfect book to read to your children or grandchildren when they need a tale of perseverance, determination and hope! This is the first of our Ya Ne Dah Ah Storybook series and you’re invited to come watch OUR version LIVE daily at 3pm at the Gathering Place main stage! (Buy a copy-LINK IN COMMENTS)

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CHICKALOONIES: BATTLE BOOK
An all-ages action packed activity adventure featuring riddles, games, drawing lessons, local artist interview, brand new Chickaloonies comics AND MORE! We were inspired by Highlights Magazine and Nintendo Power at an early age and felt that the time has come to bring that kind of magic back into the hands of Alaskan kids of all ages in the way only the characters from Chickaloonies can. We kick off what we envision to be an ongoing series focused on Anchorage, and plan to model subsequent issues on other communities throughout Alaska. (Buy a copy-LINK IN COMMENTS)

We are also pleased to announce a BRAND NEW evolution of our Live Storytelling Experience! Complete with animation, costume, music, Cultural History and a journey that spans eons through the ‘Sequential Jungle’. Join Moji and Yelly on a perilous quest that can only be completed with imagination, creativity and collaboration! - Daily at 3pm

Also available:
-NEW TEESHIRTS
-NEW STICKERS
-EMOJI CREATION STATION - FREE
-Environmental art installations
-Live Art
-AND MORE 😱😱😱
Looking forward to seeing everyone there - Aug 15-Sep 1