ABOUT ANN DREW

Ann Drew, is a queer illustrator, comic artist, and graphic designer currently making waves in the indie art scene in Kansas City. With a rich educational background that includes BFA degrees in illustration and graphic design from the University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, and an MFA from the University of Arizona, Tucson, they bring expertise and passion to their craft. Drew's art uniquely combines a queer perspective with the intriguing world of pulp erotica, exploring the aesthetics and themes of 1930s - 50s American pulp magazines, pop-culture, visual story telling and reflects on how these narratives continue to shape LGBTQIA+ storytelling today. A prolific creator, Drew has self-published three titles: Ether Quest: A Conflict of Coitus (2022), Venus and the Apis (2024), and their upcoming series of one-page pulp novels, Starcrusher (2025). In addition to their artistic endeavors, Drew actively engages in their community, whether teaching illustration, volunteering at events, or showcasing their work around the Midwest, they’re always on the move.

When they aren’t hunched over their computer, Ann can be found in thrift stores hunting for vintage comics, annoying their two cats, and frequenting coffee shops.