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Another week, another P.L. Dermes in the @chicago_reader here is a strip from a couple of weeks back. Go pick up your copy today! . . . . . . #illustration #comics #chicago #chicagoreader #pldermes #skin #skincare #acne #zit #cartoon #cartoonist #cartoons #comic https://www.instagram.com/p/Bue5H3iFX_h/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ynf4dhd0fusj

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I met this kid on the street, and I wish I had half the enthusiasm that he had for that block of ice. I wish that onto you too! . . . . . #illustration #comics #cartoons #doodles #chicago #winter #sketchbook #ink #brush #pen #markers https://www.instagram.com/p/BrBMMRrBE0r/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ns0205dq29w6

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“Thats just the way things are” is never a valid excuse. Listen to and believe survivors, speak up, and don’t be complicit. We can all do better. . . . . #illustration #comics #kavanaugh #sexualharassment #believesurvivors #ink #brush #pen #basichumanity #politics #misogyny #america https://www.instagram.com/p/Boosx2UBupL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1296r9fqc0kgx

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“Thats just the way things are” is never a valid excuse. Listen to and believe survivors, speak up, and don’t be complicit. We can all do better. . . . . #illustration #comics #kavanaugh #sexualharassment #believesurvivors #ink #brush #pen #basichumanity #politics #misogyny #america https://www.instagram.com/p/Boosx2UBupL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1x9sgpqrtaguo

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I made this comic for the Chicago’s Southside Weekly for last year’s holiday Issue. It’s not the holidays just quite yet, but it still feels relevant.

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Paradigm

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Obsolescence

Seriously, I’m not that old. I was just trying to help.

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Divide & Conquer. This past week I witnessed all the hatred that had been bubbling beneath the surface in this country come out, stoked by the man who should be representing ALL americans. As a Venezuelan immigrant this gave me terrible flashbacks, and reminded me of the division that destroyed my country’s people and democracy, while a small group of people in power laughed all the way to their off-shore banks.  I didn’t know how to express all I was feeling, so I just drew something, which usually helps me.

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Rebranding

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Conspicuous

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Cognition

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Accidents

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Exertion

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Food Chain

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I don't often post my ugly mug round here, but I'll do it to promote @chicagozinefest I had the privilege of doing this year's artwork yet sadly can't be there due to personal commitments. Since I can't be there, would you please be there for me three times over? Support this awesome event and pick up go meet some zinesters. I guarantee you won't regret it. #zines #zinefest #chicagozinefest2017 #selfpublishing #selfpublish #zine #fest #art #poster #chicago

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Raw.

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Fatigue