Independent Art Books
MerMay Zines Vol. 1 & 2
illustrated by Mari Krekeler
A series of 31 illustrations for the month of May featuring original mermaids character designs (2019-2020)
Inktober Zines Vol. 1 & 2
illustrated by Mari Krekeler
A Series of 31 illustrations for the month of October featuring original character designs (2019-2020). Volume 1 focuses on magical witch characters, Volume 2 explores classic Halloween monsters as cute girls.
Comics
Ghoulfriends: Illustration & Comic Collection
written and illustrated by Mari Krekeler
A punny collection of slice of afterlife comics focused on classic movie monster tropes in a new lgbtq+ romance setting. Meet Countess Serafina and Lady Beatrice in their haunted mansion as they meet new spooks and friends.
Fall 2021. Self Published.
The Water Lilies: A Mermaid Anthology Comic Collection
written and illustrated by Mari Krekeler
A comic collection of five short fictional fantasy stories following beautiful mermaids as they make friends, reunite with loved ones, dream, and even grab a bite to eat. This over 40-page collection is fully colored and includes sketches and in-process shots of the work as well.
Summer 2021. Self Published.
A Witch’s Friend
written and illustrated by Mari Krekeler
In the setting of a quiet autumnal town; one day while walking home Poppy discovers a distressed black kitten caught in an animal trap. Being the caring girl she is, Poppy helps the cat to escape but wonders if she did the right thing, recalling the bad omen of black cats. The next day she wakes in surprise to find the kitten snuck into her bedroom window! Follow this black cat to an overgrown cottage, and discover what Poppy finds there.
2019-2020. Webcomic.
Children's Books
On the Way Home
written and illustrated by Mari Krekeler
Emily and her dog, Mister, are trying to find their way home from the train station. When the surrounding adults can’t help her, she must learn to find her own way. She uses her map and the help of her loyal and kind dog to start the journey. With some imagination, the duo visits beautiful vibrant landscapes and worlds and find a range of animal friends to lead her way. They explore the environments of monkeys, frogs, sea creatures, forest animals, and geese on their journey.
Spring 2018. Self Published.
Sally Sue’s Birthday Wish
written by Taralyn Mack and illustrated by Mari Krekeler
Sally Sue is turning eight, she wakes up with one wish: to go to the zoo to spend the day watching the monkeys play. Sally Sue has a big family, surely someone will take be available take her to the zoo for her birthday! Join this sweet, adventurous girl, and meet her interesting family and friends.
Will Sally Sue’s wish come true? Or will this wish end up with a twist?
Fall 2019. Commissioned Work, Self Published.