Cydney Cherepak

main mural wall featuring hawks flying over native plants. against a backdrop of mountains and clouds.

Second section of the wall featuring a hawk putting on a play. On another section of the wall, two seagulls are putting on a romeo and juliet play

Mural detail

Mural detail

I spent most of last year working on this mural for a new theatre space at the Children's Museum. The theatre is also a meeting space for a hawk-watching group so the mural features local hawks, birds, and plants. The flowers on the pillars separating the walls are the state flower, Sego Lily.

So lovely Kruttika!

Fetishize inconvenience

Heroes Factman and Giggles are trapped by the evil Platypus. They're tied up by rope, hanging above a massive chemical weapon that is being circled by a pool of sharks. Factman uses his powers (fact-based), to fight off the Platypus and his henchmen.

The power of Factman's facts causes the rope to snap. Factman catches the rope and his sidekick Giggles, so that they don't fall into the pool of hungry sharks, but at the last minute they see that the massive chemical weapon is about to detonate! Factman spews a fact tornado that defeats the enemies and stops the weapon. He then passes out. Later, Factman and Giggles are chatting, and Factman accidentally shares a fact and blasts Giggles out of frame. He remarks that he doesn't always know his own strength, and runs after Giggles. The end.

New comic for this month's issue of AQUILA Children's Magazine, written by Freya Hardy!

Full spread illustration of children playing outside in the snow. To the left of the illustration are 10 hidden objects that can be found within the scene.

This snowy scene for Spark Kid's Magazine was a joy to work on as the weather started to feel cold. I love snow when I don’t have to go anywhere and can be cozy inside (I would be the character in the window here). This was a fun one.

Two girls in Tudor style clothing whispering to one another and pointing to a big Tudor style house.

This image is a crop of the text of the short story and decorative spot lettering that reads "the END".

A couple of spot illustrations for the short story in this month's issue of Aquila Magazine!

This illustration is part of the puzzles section of AQUILA Children's magazine. It features historical figures from the Tudor Era sitting around the table. They are looking at one another suspiciously and embarrassingly, as they (and the viewer) try to uncover who tooted at the table (and in front of the king!).

The first of two illustrations for the December issue of AQUILA Children's Magazine! Loved the opportunity to go the library to pick up some Tudor history and fashion books to learn more about these historical figures. Post-Thanksgiving, this goofy illustration feels particularly relevant!

Gouache painting of two clocks and a coffee mug. There are 3 thumbnail drawings to the left of the painting.

Sketchbook gouache still life from my Color & Space class at KCAI.

I like painting along with my students every once in a while because it helps me articulate how I think and make decisions while I work. It's also just fun!

I won’t be able to make it this year, but I had so much fun at Comics Camp last year! It’s so creatively enriching and refreshing, fun, and beautiful! I hope to make it back soon.

It was such a great visit, Molly! So insightful and inspiring, thanks for spending the day with us!

Sketchbook spread with drawings of musician King Princess performing a couple of songs from her new album "Girl Violence".

Sketchbook spread with drawings of musician King Princess answering interview questions about her life and career.

I've been meaning to bring a sketchbook to watch live music and finally remembered today! Live music feels fleeting and special and it's fun to try to capture that in the moment.

These are from today's Bridge 909 session (a quick set and interview with the local indie station) with King Princess.

Another one from today. I am so glad to be back at it.

My debut graphic novel, published by the incredible @bulgilhanpress.com, is available for preorder in my shop and in theirs. Tell your favorite bookstore/comic shop to order copies! Get one for yourself! It is the best thing I've ever made!

Spread from Aquila Magazine highlighting Nancy Wake. The spread features Wake running through a battlefield with spot illustrations showcasing different parts of her life. There is informational text throughout that tells the audience information about Wake.

New spread for Aquila Magazine featuring Nancy Wake!

T-shirt design for the radio station 90.9 The Bridge, located in Kansas City. The design showcases a band playing in the center, surrounded by Kansas City landmarks. The main singer has a text bubble that reads "Turn on. Tune in. Listen local!"

T-shirt design for my favorite local, independent radio station 90.9 The Bridge! As KC’s @npr.org music station, they recently had their federal funding cut. If you want a shirt, support The Bridge and snag yours for $30 through Sept. 3 at the link below.

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Come see me at Paper Plains Zine Fest #4, August 31st from 11am-5pm @ Van Go, 715 New Jersey St, Lawrence, KS

I’ll be at Paper Plains Zine fest next weekend! Stop by and check out some cool zines!

Sketchbook comic. Panel 1: a disembodied voice says “I KNOW a.i. is ethically, ecologically and esthetically awful, but I just gotta say…” Lucy is reacting with a ._. Face and thinking “do ya? Do ya really GOTTA?” Panel 2: Lucy’s thought bubble reads: “do you just GOTTA recite some tired anecdote using the phrase ‘I just typed it in!’ That just amounts to you admitting that your cheapness, laziness and poor taste outweighs your unexamined ethical code?”

Sketchbook comic page 2: Panel 1: Lucy’s thought bubble reads “and, at the very least, do you GOTTA say it to ME?” She is turning away, saying “ok I’m gonna go, um, get a snack.” Panel 2: another disembodied voice is saying “Lucy! You’re an artist— whattaya think about a.i? Ya know, it may be bad, but I JUST GOTTA SAY…” Lucy is startled, dropping a chip.

Sketchbook comic page 3: Panel 1: Lucy is surrounded by speech bubbles and text, repeating the phrase “gotta say…” she looks terrified. Panel 2: she is fleeing the repeated “gotta say”s, yelling “you gotta live with yourselves, but I don’t gotta!” A note with a heart at the end reads “stop doing this I will not absolve you.”

Gotta say…

We're very proud to be publishing TESTAMENT, the debut graphic novel by @jmarshallsmith.bsky.social.

The Kickstarter campaign launches tomorrow as part of our "Limited Color Palette Duo" alongside our complete edition of Faster!

Get notified! www.kickstarter.com/projects/bul...

Aunty Aquila looks into some fishy business on the beach outside her house. She then dives deeper to find the root of the problem.

Meanwhile, Jimmy 'The Claw' Trisp is in his secret ocean lair discussing his evil plan. Aunty Aquila takes out her submarine to find Jimmy, but ends up being caught by his giant claw!

Some favorite panels from the previous pages.

New comic in Aquila Magazine's July/August issue! It was a fun challenge to work from a script and draw an adventure with Aunty Aquila!

Thanks Benita!

Yes, there IS good news in this world.

A cartoon illustration of a vampire happily reading a book while lying in the grass. Caption reads "Reading historical fiction by the moonlight was his favorite way to spend a hot summer night."

Passing the evening. #grickledoodle #vampire #reading #horror #history #fiction #cartoon #art #drawing #funny

Pink "Apply!" graphic with a drawing of Mr. Slice looking cute and tabling at an expo. Link and application FAQs at slicexpo.org/apply. Apps close July 15.

Text graphic: "Q: What kind of work is SLICE looking for? A: Comics, zines, chapbooks, literary magazines, poetry, small press, indie publishers, tabletop games, and other print culture. These should be the main focus, but you are welcome to sell merchandise like stickers and apparel as well! Work samples should show a unique voice; you are welcome to sell fan art at the expo, but we want to see original creations in your application."

Text graphic: "Q: I don’t make comics, can I still apply? A: Yes! SLICE celebrates zines, chapbooks, literary magazines, poetry, small press, indie publishers, comics, and other print culture! Q: What file types should my work samples be? A: Any file type works, as long as they are viewable! SLICE gets many links that are locked or password-protected. Make sure that all your samples are viewable by anyone with the link you submit. (Try testing the link in private mode.)"

Text graphic: "Q: What is SLICE’s AI policy? A: SLICE expressly prohibits the sale of AI-generated content, and vendors must own the rights to the work they exhibit at the expo or have obtained permission from the rights holder. Q: When are applications due? A: July 15! Q: When will I hear if I am accepted? A: Late July/Early August 2025 Q: Got any other questions? A: Email us at info@slicexpo.org"

📣 Calling all artists, writers, poets, cartoonists, zinesters, printmakers, and indie publishers of every stripe! 📣 Vendor applications are now open for SLICE 2025, taking place October 18 at The Sheldon. Apply now through July 15. We can't wait to see your work!

Apply: www.slicexpo.org/apply

A poem/comic from In The Company of Bats/Solace County 3.

We really are in the grips of Mammon and if I hear one more coward say "it is what it is" I'm going to lose it.

A very kind assessment of our little three-ring circus 💛

Thanks! Definitely in it for the texture 🖋️🖋️🖋️

Thanks! Camp has me energized to work on it!

My poster for the Annual Wallflower Poster Show in St. Louis! Louis XIII was a weird guy (and fun to draw!)

All proceeds of poster and ticket sales will go to NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) St. Louis and The Last Prisoner Project.

You can purchase my poster at wallflowerproject.co.

Tried out a new dip pen this week. It got me excited about exploring this story I’ve been thinking about for a bit.

The rest of my 2025 hourly comics #hourlycomicday2025

I cheated a little and finished these up this morning. Note to self: don’t wear a hat next year (too hard to draw repeatedly!) #hourlycomicday2025