Stephanie Hermes is a freelance artist from Germany and the creator of The Little Trashmaid. A comic about a young, naive mermaid who swims in today's littered seas and lives her life unsuspectingly, without understanding how bad the state of the oceans is. The comic balances between humor and sadness, intending to raise awareness without preaching.

The Little Trashmaid combines the creator's love for art and nature and her concern for the environment.