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Zines and art inspired by science fiction, conversations with friends, and observations of everyday life.

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Space and sea cards

I used the same colors for both of these cards. Posca acrylic paint markers and gel pens. Two colorful artist trading cards. The one on the left is a blue sky with lots of stars and two planets. The one on the right is colorful plants under the sea.

Open Curiosity Issue 1

"Open Curiosity" is a zine series that includes project updates, reviews (of movies, TV shows, and books), and short articles. Issue 1 includes: Updates on my zines Movie review Book review Short article about having your own website List of current music I'm listening to Copies are available in my Etsy shop (U.S. only) and up for trading worldwide. A hand holds a zine titled, Open Curiosity,…

Monoprint art cards

I made a bunch of artist trading cards from gelliplate prints. This is like half of them! All are up for trading on ATCdex . 📬 Six art cards with abstract, colorful designs.

Biblically Accurate Angels

"Biblically Accurate Angels" is a zine that collects my favorite examples of the Biblically Accurate Angels / Be Not Afraid meme. That's it, that's the zine. 🤭 Copies are available in my Etsy shop (U.S only) or message me to trade (anywhere mail can go 🌎). A hand holds the zine, Biblically Accurate Angels. Details: 12 pages (including covers) Finished zine measure 5.25 inches high x 4 inches…

Repurposing a zine background

I keep the handmade backgrounds and page elements I make for zines, in case I have a use for them in the future. Since I started making artist trading cards, I realized I could repurpose pages I made for zines. I cut these cards from the background I made for So You Met Your Past Self . Message me if you're interested in trading. These are also listed on ATCdex . A series of cards with a blue…

Abstract lines and shapes

I made a few ATCs with abstract lines and shapes. Let me know if you're interested in trading . Three cards with abstract line drawings. A card with yellow and blue shapes and black lines.

Earworm series

I made some Artist Trading Cards (ATCs)! Each of these cards was inspired by song lyrics that get stuck in my head. They're all available to trade! (I'm happy to trade for small art or mini zines, if art cards aren't your thing. I'm based in the U.S. and will send mail anywhere in the world. 🌎) Please contact me if you're interested in trading. Hand drawn and hand painted with watercolor, acrylic…

Tinned Fish Newbie

“Tinned Fish Newbie” is a tiny zine about the tinned fish I’ve been trying the past few months. Nine pages held together with a fish paperclip (it’s cute!), inside a decorated Altoids tin. Each tin was decorated a little differently, and the stamped fish page varied. But the zine was the same in each tin. This was a limited edition. I made 6 (and I kept 1 🤭), so 5 copies were available…

What to write in your journal

"What to write in your journal" is a zine filled with journaling prompts. Use it to spark ideas next time you don’t know what to write about. Details: 8 pages (including covers) All text is typed Printed in full color, double-sided, on white paper Finished zine measure 5.5 inches high x 4.25 inches wide Folded by hand (French fold) The cover of What to write in your journal. Inside pages are about…

Pocket Thoughts Annual

Pocket Thoughts Annual collects work from zinesters around the world. Each issue features art, poetry, comics, prose, rants, and collages. This zine is organized and produced by Pocket Thoughts . Copies are available on Etsy . I have contributed pages since 2021 (issue #3). Check out my pages below. Issue #3 I made this astronaut illustration. A black and white collage that features an astronaut…

How to find your whimsy

“How to find your whimsy” is a zine that includes a variety of ideas and photos for adding everyday joy to your life. ms.writteninthestars and I made this together! Details: 16 pages (including covers) Finished zine measure 5.25 inches high x 4 inches wide Covers are printed in full color on white cardstock Pages are printed in full color on white paper Folded by hand and bound with staples A hand…

Planetesimal Issue 2

Planetesimal is a zine series where each issue includes flash fiction. Some stories are interconnected while others stand alone. Issue 2 includes three pieces of bite-sized fiction: “The Flame,” “Rain Check,” and “Downtempo.” Zine details: 8 pages (including covers) Finished zine measure 4 inches wide x 5.25 inches high Printed in full color on 32 lb white paper Folded by hand and bound with…

Your Home on the Web

"Your Home on the Web" is a 16-page zine about low tech, low cost ways to make a simple website or blog. Notes for each platform include a description, key features, and pricing. The zine encourages you to have your own space on the internet, away from mainstream social media platforms. Details: 16 pages (including covers) Finished zine measure 5.5 inches high x 4.25 inches wide Printed in full…

Planetesimal Issue 1

Planetesimal is a zine series where each issue includes flash fiction. Some stories are interconnected while others stand alone. Issue 1 includes one story, “The Accident.” Emily recently discovered she has special abilities related to weather and nature. A truck accident forces her to choose between keeping her abilities a secret or revealing them to her friend, Mark. (This story originally…

How I Keep a Journal

I got a few zines from from Veronique and Sierra DeCarmen that use the French fold format, and I was inspired to try it myself. "How I Keep a Journal" is a zine about my journaling habit. It includes a short background on my journaling style, how I set up my notebook, and how journaling helps me. I wrote everything by hand, which is not my norm for zines with a lot of text. 😅 But it fits the…