Canada apparently is the country that never stops giving!
I just stumbled upon the work of Niagara Falls gal Sarah Joncas aka Tea Party Girl. The great thing about her work (or not, depending on how you view it) is that it seems to tell a history, albeit a not very happy one. Her characters seem to be going through rough patches, with their big desolate eyes or indifferent stares.
Check some interviews with her here and here.
She also haunts some other digs: personal website, blog, Deviant Art.
Lori Earley
Karen Hodge
Sas Christian
Kwon Kyung Yup
Tara McPherson
love it. who is she thinking of…