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Appalachian Farm Girl in the Pacific Northwest

Ren Strapp
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May 20, 2019
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Ren Strapp

Ren Strapp is a comic artist, designer, and gender nonconforming lesbian werewolf. She grew up in Susquehannock territory and now lives on unceded land at the confluence of the Wimahl and Willamette rivers. Ren started her comics career in zines and web comics and will be a zinester until she dies. Her work is inspired by risograph printing and American traditional tattooing. She is currently working on a college-aged graphic novel (How Could You, Oni Press 2024). She loves weight lifting and hiking. Support her work on Patreon.

Ren Strapp has written 73 articles for us.

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  • Jacq
    May 20, 2019 at 9:09 am

    That picture of you with the chicken is making my heart implode! GAH SO CUTE

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  • funder
    May 20, 2019 at 11:11 am

    Love this! I grew up in rural Mississippi and ended up in coastal California. It’ll never stop being weird and wonderful, but you’ll learn the PNW rhythms too.

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  • Rebecca
    May 20, 2019 at 11:26 am

    Howdy from a former Allegany County resident! I love your art style.

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  • Hester
    May 20, 2019 at 12:09 pm

    Love this so much!

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  • Vanessa
    May 20, 2019 at 12:14 pm

    oh my god i love this so much. thank you thank you thank you for creating this and sharing it with us! <3

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  • Jaq
    May 20, 2019 at 8:10 pm

    As a Virginia farm girl now in Seattle, I feel all of this extremely.

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  • Lee
    May 21, 2019 at 3:04 pm

    This so beautiful! You definitely convey that feeling of being in a new place and trying to make sense of it.
    Also, I love your expression while doing the tick check – very relatable :)

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  • aj
    May 22, 2019 at 8:29 am

    I feel this in my chest–thank you!

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  • Winter
    May 23, 2019 at 10:28 am

    I’ve lived in Portland my whole life, it isn’t perfect at all, but its home, and the nature is absolutely stunning. Do yourself a favor this summer and try blackberry picking at thousand acre parks, its beautiful, bountiful, and full of friendly dogs. I hope PDX treats you well <3

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  • Darcy
    May 23, 2019 at 6:48 pm

    oh gosh i just really really loved this?????

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  • Zeya
    May 24, 2019 at 4:18 pm

    I absolutely love this.

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