Zine Material: Balance

Header: A desk covered in zine supplies: washi tape rolls, scissors, printer paper, markers, and tape. On the zine is a line drawing of a mushroom. In the lower right corner is the title, I See You.

Ever since I saw Frankentoon’s Spectral Grains, I’ve been wanting to try out stippling for texturizing my art. I rather like it more than the soft airbrushing I’ve used for ages, and I can see using this style going forward. What better way to try it out in a Two of Pentacles-inspired piece? I like…

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Zine Spread: Bridge

Header: A desk covered in zine supplies: washi tape rolls, scissors, printer paper, markers, and tape. On the zine is a line drawing of a mushroom. In the lower right corner is the title, I See You.

There’s a beautiful freedom in knowing that nobody expects zines to be immaculate. It’s a fitting medium for imperfect art. I did do grungy digital art for a time during the early 2000s, back when it felt so expressive and rebellious because I needed to make art against a world that sucked. Now it’s an…

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Half-Year Goals: Part 1

Header: A desk covered in zine supplies: washi tape rolls, scissors, printer paper, markers, and tape. On the zine is a line drawing of a mushroom. In the lower right corner is the title, I See You.

Classes have begun, and therefore my third semester. I’ve already made the decision to switch some classes around, so I’ll be in this program for another two semesters. All the better to stay on top of projects, both educational and personal, and not lose my mind. For personal projects, I’ve already begun looking at printers…

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