Graphic Novel

I’m currently at work illustrating my debut graphic novel! This project formed the basis of my thesis for the University of British Columbia’s MFA in Creative Writing, under the guidance of Sarah Leavitt.

With the full script now complete, I’m deep in pencils, inks, and colours. Read a brief synopsis of the story below.

Synopsis
Turn Blue is a gothic horror graphic novel that follows Iris Jiang as she grapples with the physical and psychological manifestations of her repressed sexual trauma. Upon encountering her abuser three years after her assault, Iris develops a seemingly untreatable, multicoloured rash which reflects her feelings on her skin like a mood ring. Hoping to cure herself in secret, Iris escapes to her deceased mother’s cabin in the woods where she is haunted by a malevolent shadow that pushes her to confront her trauma. Atmospheric, haunting, and introspective, Turn Blue explores themes of isolation, agency, and ultimately healing.

Synopsis

Turn Blue is a gothic horror graphic novel that follows Iris Jiang as she grapples with the physical and psychological manifestations of her repressed sexual trauma. Upon encountering her abuser three years after her assault, Iris develops a seemingly untreatable, multicoloured rash which reflects her feelings on her skin like a mood ring. Hoping to cure herself in secret, Iris escapes to her deceased mother’s cabin in the woods where she is haunted by a malevolent shadow that pushes her to confront her trauma. Atmospheric, haunting, and introspective, Turn Blue explores themes of isolation, agency, and ultimately healing.

To learn more about my graphic novel, please reach out to me via my contact form.