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

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

“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

“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

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.

Paradigm

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

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.

Rebranding

Conspicuous

Cognition

Accidents

Exertion

Food Chain

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

Raw.

Fatigue