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Living the Life I Want
WORK 03
Living the Life I Want (working title) is a graphic short story adapted from I finally figured out how to live the life I want about how Teena came to understand what it means to actually live the life you want.
Forthcoming 2025
Teena Merlan has been writing words for many years, and this is her debut graphic short story. Teena finds the collaboration process deeply satisfying with the right person and is looking forward to creating more comics.
Teresa del Pilar is a gifted illustrator based in Madrid, Spain. She has been the best partner for this project, and she elevated the script more than we ever imagined.
WORK 02
brave & teeny
brave & teeny is about a group of friends learning what it means to truly see and love each other — and themselves.
Teena Merlan has been dreaming about writing a comic strip for years and is delighted to share her writing in this medium. She was inspired to create brave & teeny through her own journey of personal growth and discovery.
Catherine Analicia is an Indonesian visual artist who weaves storytelling across multiple media, from illustration to 3D art. Her work brought these characters to life with a distinctive style that perfectly captures the vibe for brave & teeny.
WORK 01
Destination: This Moment
With illustrated haiku, this book aims to take the reader through a journey to mindfulness and cultivating an open heart.
Published March 29, 2022
Teena Merlan’s poetry has appeared in small literary magazines across the United States, and this if the first time her work was published as a collection.
Kaki Okumura is a talented, down-to-earth, and all-around good human. her illustrations perfectly capture the essence of Teena’s collection.