Meek Short pg 1
Added 2021-04-08 02:04:56 +0000 UTCFirst page of a Meek short prologue comic I'll be posting exclusively on Patreon for now, about two BIG siblings who do not care for each other. This comic takes place about a year before Chapter 1 begins. It'll probably about 10 pages, next page up Friday; the rest of the short will be for Patreon members only. Prob won't be putting this comic on the site, so have fun.
New tutorials and such on the way soon as well... have been working hard at making New Content after my absence.
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tw: irl death
You might be wondering where I've been for most of 2020. Short version: my mom was diagnosed with ALS at the start of Covid last year, and out of necessity I became her 24/7 in-home hospice care for 9 months until she exercised her legal end of life option in November. It was not a peaceful situation, and I'm still processing it.
Since then I've been working on getting my brothers (one of whom is non-independent/ special needs) stabilized and healthy, and getting back to work. My entire life necessarily went on pause to support my family and I am sorry for disappearing, it was just not something I could talk about while it was happening.
The good news: I am finally able to return to a normal schedule and am making short comics to help facilitate the scary transition back to public posting. Coming to the Patreon this year: some overdue comic shorts and other material I've had on the back burners, other visual work I've done in the last year, illos, quail and plant content (lol) and new tutorials/ teaching tools. Not sure if anyone has any objections, but am also considering possibly posting some comics about death here as well (tagged appropriately)... lmk if that is weird or not, I am def able to just keep that to myself!
Anyways, more Friday,
Der
Comments
So rough, so difficult, so heartbreaking. I lost my mother after an illness for which she had a transplant and we believed that she would make it. But then things went horribly wrong and we lost her. Take whatever comfort in that you were there when needed by your mother and your family. Whatever your worries about coming back are little to nothing compared with what you have already gone through. You are stronger than you believe you are.
Cascadia Rising
2021-06-09 18:07:08 +0000 UTCI'm so sorry you had to deal with so much, and I don't think it would be weird at all to post some comics on death and take your time processing things. Hope this year brings you more stability and personal time <3
skollipsism
2021-04-20 03:44:21 +0000 UTCI’m not sure if it’s a helpful comment—but back in 2019, my dad passed away from a really brutal fight with pancreatic cancer. I had to drop school, my art, and my life as a whole to help my mom with care. It was hell, and I wouldn’t wish it upon anyone—caregiver or the ill. I’m so sorry to hear of this. I’m uncertain of the relationship on your end. It was very mixed for me, and it’s so hard to work through. I’m glad to see you back! But quiet, heartbreaking solidarity on many fronts. I hope you can find time to rest and find what you need and want.
Sue Draws
2021-04-10 03:11:01 +0000 UTCIt's good to hear from you again, though I'm very sorry to hear about your loss and everything you've went through recently. Kudos for persevering through it, take your time as you work on processing everything and finding where to go from here. It doesn't seem weird to write on the subject of death or to share with others, and as long as it helps you it makes a lot of sense to do so. Looking forward to everything you share with us and wishing you and your family the best!
Saberbeam
2021-04-10 02:38:36 +0000 UTCI've read your comics for over a decade because your artwork and writing fascinate me. I would love to see what you have to say about death. Go for it, says I.
Verteiron
2021-04-09 23:29:23 +0000 UTCI kept thinking about you and your work while you were gone, and going back to it to see what more I could learn. You've made such an impression on me and has inspired so much of my own art and I'm so grateful for all the content you've shared over the years. Thank you, and please don't feel bad for disappearing.
aravioa
2021-04-09 13:37:27 +0000 UTCRegarding the comics involving death: If it helps, go for it. Sometimes it helps to talk with others about difficult stuff, and sometimes talking just ain’t enough. I am glad that you are back, and sorry for your loss.
LordOfChains
2021-04-09 03:05:36 +0000 UTCSending you and your family love.
Isa and Meg, the Namesake Team,
2021-04-08 20:15:00 +0000 UTCAll my condolences and good thoughts for you and your family. I am so very sorry about what you had to go through. I think you should feel free to post what you create—when and where you want to. Expressing yourself is definitely important. It doesn't sound weird to me at all. Wishing you the best and sending my support!
Fox Crows
2021-04-08 18:51:00 +0000 UTCThis is your platform, please share what is important for you to talk about/process. We're here to witness and hold space. Your work is lovely and I am grateful to be able to support it!
Heather Lee
2021-04-08 16:13:25 +0000 UTC💚💚💚
pooryorick
2021-04-08 15:37:37 +0000 UTCWe've been thinking of you recently, hoping all was well. So sorry to hear of what you've been struggling with; wishing you strength for what lies ahead, and sending gratitude for the many gifts you have brought to family, to friends, and to total strangers like us!
David Pablo Cohn
2021-04-08 15:06:19 +0000 UTCI'm so sorry for your loss and that you've had to carry so much over the last year. Regarding the comics, no objections and no it's not weird! Personally I'm here for it all.
AK Barratt
2021-04-08 12:40:42 +0000 UTCThank you for sharing your story. I'm very sad to read about the loss of your mother under stressful and trying circumstances. You can count on the support and appreciation of many people who have enjoyed your work for years now. We're mighty glad to know we'll be seeing your new stuff.
Brian Anderson
2021-04-08 12:24:34 +0000 UTCSending you strength, I can't even imagine. Making work about death to try and process is very beneficial from my experience so +1 for posting about it (with warnings of course). Wonderful to see you posting again, pace yourself, and know that we understand your self care and family comes first!
Amanda Zito
2021-04-08 05:33:20 +0000 UTCCondolances with your mother
eedwardgrey
2021-04-08 04:34:52 +0000 UTCI don’t often post in comments, but I had to respond to this one. I’m so sorry about your mother. It is not fair. You are an amazing person. Your caretaking and your comics work both are the kinds of thing that make this world a good world. As a stranger on the internet who knows you not at all, but has long known and admired your work, I wish you the very best. Please keep being you.
Paul Cantrell
2021-04-08 04:29:31 +0000 UTCI'm so sorry. That all sounds very traumatic. I'm glad you're back to a place where you are ready to start posting again. That's a good sign. But don't rush yourself for our sake! I don't think it would be weird at all to post some comics about death.
J Wilford Neville
2021-04-08 04:17:55 +0000 UTCWow, oh, wow. I’ve missed your work, but had no idea this was why. I think if you want to post about death, then you should do that.
Jon Guyer
2021-04-08 03:58:33 +0000 UTCWelcome back, we’re happy to have you with us in whatever way your comfortable being here.
Stephen Quadro
2021-04-08 03:31:09 +0000 UTCWelcome back—I’m sorry about your mom. 2020 was just a crap cake with rotten tuna frosting, wasn’t it? If you need to work it out with your art, then that’s what you need to do. If you don’t want to show it publicly, then that’s ok, too.
StLOrca (pronounced Ess Tee Ell Orca)
2021-04-08 03:27:45 +0000 UTCMy aunt passed from ALS months before my wedding. It was awful enough just from that kinship distance — it was of course brutal on my cousins. Sure, CW the death comics but by all means please post them.
Michael Bacon
2021-04-08 03:02:25 +0000 UTCGlad to see you back, I remember first reading the Meek back in college and it's what got me into webcomics. As you can tell, I really believe in it, and I'm sorry for your loss. I have a family member who is sick too. (Gives you a hug in spirit)
normaschthewanderer
2021-04-08 03:00:37 +0000 UTCWe all have to sometimes take paths we hadn’t planned on. I know I have. The best thing to do (in my view) is to learn to accept, grow to understand, and face the future with open arms. Your news of continuing The Meek makes me smile.
Jonathan
2021-04-08 02:25:01 +0000 UTCI'm so sorry you went through all that. Just lost my father after years of dementia. It's hell and I wish you godspeed in recovering. Time helps.
Verteiron
2021-04-08 02:24:05 +0000 UTCWelcome back!
Blue Delliquanti
2021-04-08 02:20:27 +0000 UTCDo what moves you.
Robert Sulentic
2021-04-08 02:15:35 +0000 UTCimo it would not be weird at all to post comics about death. it's your patreon at the end of the day, and if it's content you're comfortable sharing for one reason or another, this is an avenue for it available to you. glad to know things are starting to resemble a new normal, though, and i'm looking forward to the continuation of this short!
Mallow
2021-04-08 02:07:46 +0000 UTC
