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This is an experimental comic/zine book printed in medium blue risograph, which tells an abstract narrative that unravels as you read the zine. Through the constant exploration of my sketchbook, the drawings become apart of the narrative that inhabits each page of the comic. Not only do we see natural elements but also the modern day experience that each of us go through in living on this planet. As you flip through the zine, wonder through your imagination: about real life or the small nods to characters, either invented or already existing.

The comic/zine not only explores the abstract but also the floral, the object, fish and cats. The abstract forms created are in response to the imagery of everyday things. For example, the exploration of food is one of my main focus in illustration and drawing practice. The story make references to manga art with the halftone used throughout the comic, adding to the overall effect of the zine.

Process: First the drawings are done through ball-point pen on paper, then scanned and transferred to adobe photoshop to finalize the sketch. I had a lot fun during the process of making the book especially drawing it free-handed. I didn’t have to plan every drawing within the zine beforehand. Here are a few examples of how the work is made and the process behind the work.

I chose this printing method, risograph, for this comic/zine book because I feel it expresses what I wanted the most for the book. It also just looks great when you see it in person. The texture of the zine can only be felt through risograph. The colour Medium Blue was the best choice for the zine because visually it’s very striking and also had the best contrast when you view it.

My hope is that the comic/zine becomes something more than itself: that it becomes a beacon for inspiration as my sketchbooks have become beacons of hope throughout my time at Emily Carr. They are a safe space and one that I would like to share with the world. I want people to continue creating, making and changing this planet. Through the expression of my zine, I hope those who read it become apart of it’s world too. This artwork below started from my sketchbook, have you noticed it in my zine?