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Cydney Cherepak
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Illustrator, comics creator, pasta lover, occasional quilter (she/her)

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New comic for this month's issue of AQUILA Children's Magazine, written by Freya Hardy!
Heroes Factman and Giggles are trapped by the evil Platypus. They're tied up by rope, hanging above a massive chemical weapon that is being circled by a pool of sharks. Factman uses his powers (fact-based), to fight off the Platypus and his henchmen. The power of Factman's facts causes the rope to snap. Factman catches the rope and his sidekick Giggles, so that they don't fall into the pool of hungry sharks, but at the last minute they see that the massive chemical weapon is about to detonate! Factman spews a fact tornado that defeats the enemies and stops the weapon. He then passes out. Later, Factman and Giggles are chatting, and Factman accidentally shares a fact and blasts Giggles out of frame. He remarks that he doesn't always know his own strength, and runs after Giggles. The end.
January 2, 2026 at 7:56 PM
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This snowy scene for Spark Kid's Magazine was a joy to work on as the weather started to feel cold. I love snow when I don’t have to go anywhere and can be cozy inside (I would be the character in the window here). This was a fun one.
Full spread illustration of children playing outside in the snow. To the left of the illustration are 10 hidden objects that can be found within the scene.
December 17, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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A couple of spot illustrations for the short story in this month's issue of Aquila Magazine!
Two girls in Tudor style clothing whispering to one another and pointing to a big Tudor style house. This image is a crop of the text of the short story and decorative spot lettering that reads "the END".
December 14, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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The first of two illustrations for the December issue of AQUILA Children's Magazine! Loved the opportunity to go the library to pick up some Tudor history and fashion books to learn more about these historical figures. Post-Thanksgiving, this goofy illustration feels particularly relevant!
This illustration is part of the puzzles section of AQUILA Children's magazine. It features historical figures from the Tudor Era sitting around the table. They are looking at one another suspiciously and embarrassingly, as they (and the viewer) try to uncover who tooted at the table (and in front of the king!).
December 1, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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Sketchbook gouache still life from my Color & Space class at KCAI.

I like painting along with my students every once in a while because it helps me articulate how I think and make decisions while I work. It's also just fun!
Gouache painting of two clocks and a coffee mug. There are 3 thumbnail drawings to the left of the painting.
November 18, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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I've been meaning to bring a sketchbook to watch live music and finally remembered today! Live music feels fleeting and special and it's fun to try to capture that in the moment.

These are from today's Bridge 909 session (a quick set and interview with the local indie station) with King Princess.
Sketchbook spread with drawings of musician King Princess performing a couple of songs from her new album "Girl Violence". Sketchbook spread with drawings of musician King Princess answering interview questions about her life and career.
November 11, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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New spread for Aquila Magazine featuring Nancy Wake!
Spread from Aquila Magazine highlighting Nancy Wake. The spread features Wake running through a battlefield with spot illustrations showcasing different parts of her life. There is informational text throughout that tells the audience information about Wake.
September 30, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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T-shirt design for my favorite local, independent radio station 90.9 The Bridge! As KC’s @npr.org music station, they recently had their federal funding cut. If you want a shirt, support The Bridge and snag yours for $30 through Sept. 3 at the link below.

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T-shirt design for the radio station 90.9 The Bridge, located in Kansas City. The design showcases a band playing in the center, surrounded by Kansas City landmarks. The main singer has a text bubble that reads "Turn on. Tune in. Listen local!"
August 26, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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I’ll be at Paper Plains Zine fest next weekend! Stop by and check out some cool zines!
Come see me at Paper Plains Zine Fest #4, August 31st from 11am-5pm @ Van Go, 715 New Jersey St, Lawrence, KS
August 24, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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New comic in Aquila Magazine's July/August issue! It was a fun challenge to work from a script and draw an adventure with Aunty Aquila!

Thanks Benita!
Aunty Aquila looks into some fishy business on the beach outside her house. She then dives deeper to find the root of the problem. Meanwhile, Jimmy 'The Claw' Trisp is in his secret ocean lair discussing his evil plan. Aunty Aquila takes out her submarine to find Jimmy, but ends up being caught by his giant claw! Some favorite panels from the previous pages.
July 18, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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My poster for the Annual Wallflower Poster Show in St. Louis! Louis XIII was a weird guy (and fun to draw!)

All proceeds of poster and ticket sales will go to NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) St. Louis and The Last Prisoner Project.

You can purchase my poster at wallflowerproject.co.
May 23, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Tried out a new dip pen this week. It got me excited about exploring this story I’ve been thinking about for a bit.
April 11, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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The rest of my 2025 hourly comics #hourlycomicday2025
February 4, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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I cheated a little and finished these up this morning. Note to self: don’t wear a hat next year (too hard to draw repeatedly!) #hourlycomicday2025
February 4, 2025 at 6:08 PM