I am on the verge of tears; thank you so much for this. It gives tiny bits of hope through community, and this is very true, and it means a lot these days.
(Also wow, Tillie Walden AND ND Stevenson mentioned within the same strip. Each time it blows me away a little to see you study at what seems to be the epicenter of US queer comics (at least the ones that happen to have reached me and touched my heart all the way to France).)
Maia this is so beautiful and provided me with a little lift on this Friday afternoon. It is still worth it to find those connections and cherish them. Congratulations on graduating! <3
Glad I wasn't the only one tearing up with this. Thank you, Maia. We needed this. I may print it and hang it on my wall to remind me when the days get rough. Well said. And congratulations! I'm sure y'all looked nice. So proud of you and can't wait to see the photos and your diploma! Love you! Keep up the great work!
I'm so happy for you! This has been an extraordinary journey, and I'm so grateful to have been a witness. So much beautiful and important work; so much amazing community building. You are a treasure! Congratulations, and I can't wait to see what comes next. Much love to you!
i so want this as a poster or pop-up book, also good for you, and i too would be thrilled to get TWO babies to hold (as long as they're not screming loud enough to trigger meltdown)
so so so proud of you and happy for you and all the things
my brain works in words not pictures but it can appreciate the power and beauty of your pictures
It has been a distinct honor to be "let in" on your process and journey! You are nothing short of pure inspiration! I am eager to continue to follow your adventures (and work) from afar and if you ever find yourself in Portland again I'd love to catch up properly!
Beautiful! I’m soooo proud of you!!! Congratulations dear soul. I too am deeply moved by your words and artful expressions. Thank you for letting us into your life. 💖 Aunt E 🤗
The gift of being @Maia's graduation,was priceless. It was awesome to meet her classmates, the faculty of CCS, and the other people who have given her life meaning for this incredibly formative two years. I was beyond proud to see her installation & hear her heartfelt commencement speech. Maia is an incredibly talented graphic novelist!
I am on the verge of tears; thank you so much for this. It gives tiny bits of hope through community, and this is very true, and it means a lot these days.
(Also wow, Tillie Walden AND ND Stevenson mentioned within the same strip. Each time it blows me away a little to see you study at what seems to be the epicenter of US queer comics (at least the ones that happen to have reached me and touched my heart all the way to France).)
((also also: graduation!! Congrats for that!!))
Maia this is so beautiful and provided me with a little lift on this Friday afternoon. It is still worth it to find those connections and cherish them. Congratulations on graduating! <3
Congratulations, and also I loved this!
A billion congratulations on your graduation! and for naming the brokenness and also how we put it back together. Much love on your next adventure!!
this
Glad I wasn't the only one tearing up with this. Thank you, Maia. We needed this. I may print it and hang it on my wall to remind me when the days get rough. Well said. And congratulations! I'm sure y'all looked nice. So proud of you and can't wait to see the photos and your diploma! Love you! Keep up the great work!
I'm so happy for you! This has been an extraordinary journey, and I'm so grateful to have been a witness. So much beautiful and important work; so much amazing community building. You are a treasure! Congratulations, and I can't wait to see what comes next. Much love to you!
i so want this as a poster or pop-up book, also good for you, and i too would be thrilled to get TWO babies to hold (as long as they're not screming loud enough to trigger meltdown)
so so so proud of you and happy for you and all the things
my brain works in words not pictures but it can appreciate the power and beauty of your pictures
How precious! What a lovely celebration and warm words in this crazy world. Congratulations! 💚
Congratulations!
Congratulations, Maia! Your work is gorgeous.
Flowered suspenders and 2 babies...a perfect moment!
It has been a distinct honor to be "let in" on your process and journey! You are nothing short of pure inspiration! I am eager to continue to follow your adventures (and work) from afar and if you ever find yourself in Portland again I'd love to catch up properly!
Beautiful 🥹 And congratulations!
Beautiful! I’m soooo proud of you!!! Congratulations dear soul. I too am deeply moved by your words and artful expressions. Thank you for letting us into your life. 💖 Aunt E 🤗
The gift of being @Maia's graduation,was priceless. It was awesome to meet her classmates, the faculty of CCS, and the other people who have given her life meaning for this incredibly formative two years. I was beyond proud to see her installation & hear her heartfelt commencement speech. Maia is an incredibly talented graphic novelist!