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Stumptown Comics Fest 2013

Posted on May 1, 2013 | 1 Comment

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With Pony members Keith Carter, Jennifer Parks, and Amy Kuttab (not pictured are Emi Lenox, Erin McCarty, and our awesome intern Daniel).

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It’s been a few days since Stumptown wrapped on Sunday evening, and I feel like I’m just now finally recovering from the madness.  I had so much fun working at Pony Club’s booth, meeting fans and other exhibitors all weekend – this fest definitely trumped last year’s experience.

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As part of Pony Club, I was there to promote the new second volume of Adult Babysitting, and I was completely bowled over by all the people that approached me to tell me how much they loved the comic.  It was exactly the kind of experience I needed to know that I should keep going.  Making comics (any art really, but especially comics) can be a lonely road at times, and sometimes I wonder if it’s worth it.

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I’ve been so focused on my solo show that I wasn’t aware about this review of Adult Babysitting until a fellow exhibitor mentioned it to me.  Thanks to Rob Clough from the Comics Journal for the wonderful review!  Kind words indeed.

And ya know, all that excitement was really enough to tide me over for awhile, but then THIS happened:

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I was selling this print at the fest – it’s an illustration I did in art school a number of years ago – when this sweet old lady came over and said she wanted to buy it.  Then she introduced herself.

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She said her name was Muriel Fahrion, and she was THE CREATOR OF STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE!!!

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Not only that, she also created the Care Bears.  THE CARE BEARS.

I nearly died, and when she signed one of my prints to a “Berry” Special Friend, I definitely teared up.  It turns out that she was just visiting from Oklahoma, and happened to be at the fest and saw my print.

I almost closed up shop right then and there, the experience was so amazing I knew it couldn’t be topped.  STCF 2013 was AWESOME, and I’m already looking forward to next year.  Thanks to all my friends and fans that came out and said hi and to my fellow members at Pony Club.  That was a great weekend.

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PS: This opens TOMORROW:

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I am so excited.

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Animal Battle // Koala

Posted on April 23, 2013 | 7 Comments

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Hola.  Here are pictures of my sketchbook, showing some quick drawings I did of another Animal Battle piece, Koala.  This sketchbook is a big’n (I use 11 x 14″ books), and it has become such an integral part of my process that I can’t imagine not using it.

As you can see, I didn’t stray too much from the original sketch:

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I’m in the final stretch before the show opens next week, and not as if you needed a reminder, BUT:

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Also, THIS weekend is the Stumptown Comics Fest!  I’m super excited because this year I’ll be exhibiting with my pals from the Pony Club Gallery.  I’ll be signing and selling copies of my comic, Adult Babysitting, all weekend!  Here’s where to find me:

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In addition to my comics, as part of the Pony Club I’ll be releasing a special PRE-SALE of signed Animal Battle prints!  Yip yip!

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I’ll only have a few prints of each, so come visit me this weekend at Booth Q5 to get your paws on one, indulge in some animal goodness, and lavish yourself with boozy comics.

CHEERS / TALLY HO 

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Interview // Portland Mercury

Posted on March 14, 2013 | 2 Comments

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Maryanna Hoggatt Mercury Interview

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I was interviewed for this week’s Artist Profile in the Portland Mercury!  In it I talk about comics, bartending, and making art.  Check out the interview here.

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Plus, all Adult Babysitting merch is still on sale in my Etsy shop!  If you like laughing, I suggest you pick up a copy of the comic.

Thanks to the Portland Mercury for the feature!

Cheers!

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New! Adult Babysitting Volume II

Posted on February 25, 2013 | 4 Comments

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NOW IN MY SHOP: Adult Babysitting Volume II!

Have you ever waited tables?  Shlepped drinks on a tray?  Stood behind a busy bar for 7 hours while needing to pee the whole time as you mix and muddle hundreds of cocktails?  Dealt with the drunken public?  Read horrible Yelp reviews about yourself by that asshole you kicked out of the bar once?  Cleaned up someone else’s puke out of a sink?

Yeah, I get you.  I’ve done it too.  This comic series is meant for you.

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With hilarious true stories and shocking behavior by grown-ups who should know better, find some solace in these small volumes.  Sip a whiskey while you’re at it.

And for those of you who have never spent time working in the service industry, do yourself a favor: get educated.

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Romance

Posted on February 11, 2013 | 5 Comments

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To celebrate Valentine’s Day this week, GRIDLords is releasing its first ever comic anthology, entitled I’m Not Afraid to Love.

The Anthology will be in black and white, but for my contribution, I couldn’t resist the urge to fill the white space with fluffy pastel colors of the Rococo period.

Enjoy your day of swooning!

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Hogwarts || Part 2

Posted on February 1, 2013 | 7 Comments

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More Harry Potter inspired bartending comics!  If only this could happen in real life.  Although I could probably still make that kid cry like that, without any magic.

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Hogwarts

Posted on January 30, 2013 | 6 Comments

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I’ve been re-watching the Harry Potter movies and couldn’t help but think how much more awesome a bartender’s job would be if they had a magical wand.  More to come.

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GRIDLords // Comic Reading!

Posted on January 24, 2013 | 3 Comments

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THE TIME is nearly here!  This Saturday I’ll be reading my favorite strips from the newest issue of Adult Babysitting for GRIDLords!  And I’ll be selling the first copies exclusively at this event!  omg omg omg

I’ve spent months toiling away on this issue, hunched over my desk, eyes bleeding, fingers cramping, ignoring my cat – I’m so excited to finally let it all hang out.  Volume II is pretty dang awesome.

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Plus, scope my sweet interview with GRIDLords’ Emily Nilsson, in which I reveal all my darkest secrets, like how I got a job by lying or how I ended up living in Portland because of a funeral.  JUDGE IF YOU WILL

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Yup, I’ll be selling the first copies of Volume II exclusively at my comic reading, Saturday January 26th at 8pm, at The Waypost in NE Portland!  Get your little mitts on one!

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I hope to see you all there!

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Bottoms Up

Posted on January 7, 2013 | 2 Comments

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After months and months of hard work and revisions, I’m happy to announce that Adult Babysitting: Volume II is now at the printer!  May the world rejoice.

Above is the illustration I used for the back cover.  Don’t you wish all bottles grinned at you?

As always, be sure to check out www.adultbabysittingcomic.com for the latest updates, new drawings, and doodles in progress.

CHEERS

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Pumping Small Iron

Posted on December 14, 2012 | 8 Comments

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“Physical fitness” was never my forté.  As a kid I was usually the last to cross the finish line for the mile run (typically ending in a gasping walk).  My bicycle is sitting in my garage, slowly collecting layers of dust.  Small inclines terrify me.  I am weak, my friends; the toughest muscle I have is my creative one.

But you know what?  I ain’t getting any younger.  And since it doesn’t appear that Portland will have a shortage of delicious foods and beer any time soon, it seemed about time I start leading a healthier lifestyle.  And what the hell would happen if the zombie apocalypse came?  I’d be in deep shit because I can do like ZERO cardio.  So, I joined a gym.  Ah.  Mah.  Gah.

Going to the gym has been hard, but weirdly addictive.  But also, it’s been pretty funny.  So naturally, I had to comic about it.

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Are those goals slightly unrealistic?  No?  I thought if you drew it, it came true.  Anyway, I’m really looking forward to my powerful right arm.

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