Meredith McClaren's Blog, page 63

Good evening! I see you will be attending C2E2 this year. I was wondering if you will be doing (pre-)commission? Thanks

Not sure yet!

I should know as we get closer to the event.

Description BelowPAGE01Panel1: I lie in my bed. Still pretty...

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Panel1:  I lie in my bed.  Still pretty much asleep.

CAPTION:  Monday.

ME: UGGGH.

 

Panel2:  I crawl out of bed.

ME: …

 

Panel3:  An illustration of Copper StarCoffee.  I am crawling towards the door.

ME: …

 

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Panel1:  A picture of the counter at CopperStar.  The waitress is looking down towhere I am on the ground.  I am holdingup money.

ME: mixed berry smoothie and a veggie goat…

 

Panel2:  I am crawling out of the door.  I have my drink with me.

ME: …

 

Panel3:  I am not awake, but I am marginallyhappier.

ME: ah.

 

Panel4:  Blank panel.

CAPTION:  Copper Star Coffee, 4220 N 7th Ave, Phoenix,AZ 85013

Description: A photo of the interior of the Balboa green house....

Description: A photo of the interior of the Balboa green house.  An illustration of myself walks along the path, looking at the trees.

Description: A picture taken at a small cafe seating bar. An...

Description: A picture taken at a small cafe seating bar.  An illustration of myself stands in front of it, wearing a black dress with sheer sleeves.

i always like looking at your art, it’s just so shapes, if that makes any sense (it probably does not)

I think that makes perfect sense! ^_^

Description: An illustration of a pale, naked, unicorn girl.

Description: An illustration of a pale, naked, unicorn girl.

Description: A photo of a sandy path, leading up to a beach. An...

Description: A photo of a sandy path, leading up to a beach.  An illustration of myself is walking down the path in a striped blouse and white pants.

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Panel 1:  A single panel page showing the interior of the cafe: Lux Central.  I sit in the foreground, working on my laptop.

CAPTION:  Once a week, I make a go of the time-honoredtradition of working in a café.

CAPTION:  And Lux Central is perfect for it.

 

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Panel1:  I bite the quiche, distracted.

CAPTION:  They have three locations aroundArizona.  But the Uptown Phoenix addressis just down the street from me.

Panel 2:  A look of surprise crosses my face mid-chew.

Panel 3:  I DEVOUR the quiche.

CAPTION:  I am maybe enamored with their quiches.

Panel 4:  Drinks

CAPTION:  But they’re also a bar.  And keep late hours on weekends.

Panel 5:  The crowd

CAPTION:  This garners them some unique company.

SPEAKER:  If I mix red bull, pixie sticks, and coffee…

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Panel1:  I mess with the computer.  Frustrated.

CAPTION:  I’m just trying to be closer to people.

CAPTION:  It’s a weird sort of practiced meditation.

Panel2:  I pass Pane Bianco.

CAPTION:  Sidenote.

ME:  Right next door is Pane Bianco, a sandwichand pizza joint owned by the much-lauded owner of Pizzeria Bianco.  If your scared of not being able to get atable at the much better-known location, this is a good place to sneak one ofhis award winning pizzas.

Description: An illustration of myself stand in front of a wall...

Description: An illustration of myself stand in front of a wall of pictures.  I am sipping a smoothie.

Description: A photo of a cafe counter. An illustration of...

Description: A photo of a cafe counter.  An illustration of myself sits on the floor leaning against the counter, sipping my drink.