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Coming
July 2023

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    About    

Key West is a national anomaly that offers a unique charm unlike any other city in America. This southernmost point of the continental U.S. is rich with culture and folklore, is known for its reputation as a refuge for LGBTQ+, and has no shortage of unique characters, each with a story worth listening to. The famous Sunset Celebration at Mallory Square is where it all comes together, a nightly festival for artists, vendors, and entertainers to capture the attention of tourists from around the world.

 

Drawn To Key West explores how Mallory Square evolved from the chosen anchorage of pirates to a staple attraction, creative haven for many visual and performing artists, and an integral part to Key West’s magic. The story delves into the art and lifestyle of the street performers, who are the backbone of it all.  

 

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   The Creators   

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Theresa Chiechi // Writer & Illustrator

Theresa Chiechi is a New York-born illustrator/cartoonist now living and working in Key West, Florida. She constantly questions how she made all the correct life choices to get her to where she is today. All of her professional

work can be found at theresachiechi.com 

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Ellen Chao
// Letters

Ellen Chao has been putting pencil to paper since she was two years old and unfortunately does not intend to stop. She likes cryptozoology and making zines by hand. She currently lives in NYC, where she works as an illustrator and graphic designer. You can find her on Instagram at @100crows and see her work at ellenchaoart.com

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Vanessa Matte // Colors

Vanessa Matte is a freelance illustrator from Ottawa who loves cats and quesadillas.

She is represented by Astound Us agency. Her illustrations can be found at nessillustration.com

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Emily Sneesby // Colors

Emily Sneesby is a 19 year old aspiring graphic novel artist and illustrator from the UK. Her entire life revolves around art and design, and she could talk someone's ear off about anything art or cartoon related! More of her work and shop can be found @sneesbee on Instagram, Tiktok and Etsy.

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Celeste Cruz // Colors

Celeste is an illustrator and comic artist living in the Eastern United States. She is passionate about telling stories that center diversity and belonging.

You can find her art on Instagram @caelstyx

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Buy the Book!

The COMPLETE Graphic Novel

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Drawn To Key West

The full 200-page story of Drawn To Key West.

 

Includes interviews with 14 of Mallory square's street performers. 

$40

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