This one is for the woman who has been told she is “too much”—too loud, too direct, too particular. This poem isn’t about becoming someone new; it’s about arriving back to who you have always been, before the world taught you to disappear.

I've had a brief experience as a commercial artist but wasn't able to have a liveable income. Instead I maintain regular job and spend my spare time as graphic designer and cartoonist. You can visit my digital portfolio of comic episodes, arfgraf.substack.com.

Currently accepting commissions.

Licensed artwork (intended for resale or giveaways), artwork for purchase (previously designed but available for purchase, full release) and personal/commercial use commission rates available (turnaround usually 7-10 business days).

One of the Media files we've created for Sticker Shock Designs is a simple one, the outline of the Province of Alberta with a prominent white star near its middle. There's also a variant with a white border, to make it stand out on darker surfaces. (View the Store page to see some of the products we've put both variants onto, or experiment on the Media page to see what other products they would look good on.)

How to Vote by Mail — NY-21 Primary, June 23, 2026

Voting by mail in New York is simple, and any registered voter can request an early mail ballot and vote from home. Here's how.

Apply for an early mail ballot one of these ways: