I went rogue with today's Mab's Drawlloween Club drawing.

Instead of following the theme, "alien," (although you could argue that the plot is...out of this world) I decided to create some artwork for Ithaqa.

Ithaqa is a 1920s Lovecraftian horror comic series that I illustrate, written by Michael Watson.

You can read the first two issues for FREE if you sign up for their email list.

Ithaqa will be on Kickstarter towards the end of October, please sign up here to be notified on launch day.

I was on a podcast!

So excited to share my interview with Mark Baratto on his podcast Backyards of Key West.

We talk about the inspiration for and the making of Drawn To Key West, conquering anxieties, stand up comedy, and why I should start a podcast. That makes two podcasts hosts that have told me to start a podcast! Is that the next frontier for Theresa 🤔, stay tuned!

Check out full episode here!

The first comic to document life as a street performer

Drawn To Key West tells the stories of 14 performers through a series of interviews.

The 200-page story explores, everything there is to know about life as a busker, what it takes to pursue your passions, and what motivates people to create.

Street theater is one of the oldest forms of entertainment and is seen in every culture around the world. Key West, Florida is home to one of the best street performing spots and my goal with the comic is to help showcase a fascinating part of Key West culture, something that I feel truly sets Key West apart from other U.S. tourist destinations.

I also hope to spread awareness and help preserve an art form that I love and respect dearly.

Available in Key West bookstores and on the drawn to key west website

My first year living in Key West, I found an apartment that was my dream house. I could’ve lived in that house for the rest of my life. My favorite part was the porch; it was the best spot to people watch or watch thunder storms.

Now I’m in a cardboard box with mold, water damage, cockroaches, and an actual hole in the floor… but at least is has

Okay enough complaining! Artwork from Drawn To Key West, the first comic to document the lives of street performers.

Available now, click here to buy!

[and if you know any affordable apartments in Key West without holes in the floor, hmu]

I’ve watched the street performers do their fancy tricks thousands of times and I’m still like how do they do that?!????!

Panel from Drawn To Key West, the first comic to document the lives of street performers

Available at drawntokeywest.com/buythebook

According to lore, the Mile Marker 0 sign is not only the most photographed sign in Key West but also the most stolen!

Recognize any of these places?

Panels from "Drawn To Key West", the first graphic novel to document life as a street performer

Available now in Key West bookstores or drawntokeywest.com/buythebook

Tourists in Key West will take pictures of anything. But I'll take the confidence boost!

"Drawn To Key West" documents the fascinating lives of Key West street performers. Learn about the world's oldest form of entertainment, pursuing your passions, and why people create.

Buy Drawn To Key West here

Start the countdown, two months until “Drawn To Key West” is released into the wild!

You can preorder the 200 page graphic novel at drawntokeywest.com/buythebook

Drawn To Key West takes interviews with 14 of Key West’s street performers and tells the story of everything that goes into being a busker. Learn all about one the oldest forms of entertainment! Ooooh, aaaaahhh ✨

There are 3 DAYS LEFT to preorder Drawn To Key west: bit.ly/Drawn2KW

If you don't get a copy before 8:55 am on October 3rd, that's it, you'll lose your chance, FOREVER. (well, not forever. But you're not gonna be able to buy it until spring. And it might be a more expensive price than it's listed now).

If you have any desire to read about the fascinating lives of 14 Key West street performers, please preorder a copy today. The more money I raise upfront, the more I can invest into printing the best & highest quality graphic novel for everyone!

10 days until Drawn To Key West launches its Kickstarter campaign!!

If you haven't done so, please sign up on the prelaunch page: bit.ly/Drawn2KW

What you guys need to know about this Kickstarter is that Drawn To Key West is my baby. I've dedicated the past three years of my life to this comic. This is it!

After I publish Drawn To Key West, I'm running off into the wilderness and you'll never (okay, barely) hear from me again. So if you were to ever support me, now is the time.

I'm making this incredibly simple for you all as well, by kindly listing exact instructions on how you can help me.

“I’m appealing to individual, distinct people. It’s not that different from the circle shows, but it’s a different process. It’s the person that seeks me out. I don’t do anything to call them over. I feel that if you aren’t compelled to come over, then you shouldn’t.

The best part about what I do is when someone gets up from my table with a huge smile on their face. Whatever has transpired between us has changed them in some way.”

Had to take a little break from Drawn To Key West, I've been trying to manage pain in my hand/wrist from drawing too much (okay, and also video games). Don't want to push myself too much, but we're moving along!

Learn more about the comic at drawntokeywest.com

You could be drawn by me! Doesn’t that sound fun? Back Ithaqa comic on Kickstarter for a chance to win.

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ITHAQA is a Lovecraftian horror story set at the advent of the roaring 20s. Filmmaker and conman, Mookie Smitts, discovers the horrible Eldritch Truth of the cosmos, as a moving picture he's struggling to produce in the 1920’s accidentally uncovers a plot to destroy the Spacetime Continuum.

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Working on the front/back cover of Ithaqa, issue 4

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Drawn to Key West is still in the works but I can’t wait for everyone to be able to learn more about Key West’s vibrant history and all about the lives of the street performers who make their living there.

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Drawn To Key West is the story of Key West, Florida, and the street performers who make their living there, as told by a perennial tourist turned resident cartoonist. The comic explores how Mallory Square evolved from the chosen anchorage of pirates to a staple attraction, creative haven for many visual and performing artists, and an integral part to Key West’s magic. Drawn to Key West delves into the art and lifestyle of the street performers, who are the backbone of it all.

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