Ovaettr AKA Orion Fern (they/he) is a two time award-winning multidisciplinary artist and activist committed to ‘ARTivism’ (coined by art hero Keith Haring) based in and vending throughout North Texas. He works in both traditional and digital 2D art mediums and specializes in illustration, motion graphic design, zines and comics. Artist of ‘THE FOX WHO BECAME A GIRL’ (2024)

Currently working on a HUGE zine project titled ‘THEY LIVE: A NON-BINARY BESTIARY’ (Late 2025)

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This newsletter is one of two parts of my monthly updates, solely focused on my art journey updates, Denton TX based art events and artist featurettes. The second half is Divine Portent: An Activist Newsletter you can subscribe to if you want to find ways to help the world become a better place for tomorrow, and a sense of hope.

• Ovaettr Art & Zine Distro Newsletter sends once a month and includes the following…

  • Announcements

  • Vending & Workshop Events

  • Since Last Month… Round-Ups

  • Project Updates (Stories! Comics! Zines!)

  • Shop Updates/Merch Drops

  • Commission Openings

  • Denton-based Arts Events (often organized by friends)

  • Artists of the Week Featurette Round-Up (From Prior Month)

‘THE FOX WHO BECAME A GIRL’
Our Two-Time Award-Winning Debut Comic!
Artist of ‘The Fox Who Became A Girl,’ an all ages trans and queer fairy tale written by beloved friend Chloe Bear. The comic was supported by The Greater Denton Arts Council with the awarding of a grant that funded the printing of the first edition in 2024. The story has won a second award since February 2025 from The Comics Advocacy Group covering the second edition print run releasing June 13th, 2025! The comic is printed by KENESS and was originally launched with assistance from The Cartoonist Co-op and their marketing campaign.