A short comic following Ava, a teenager passionate about arts and creating, as she is led through an unsettling ritual by her Nan. As they descend a long, creeping staircase in their mansion, questions about who gets to create stories and whose stories get to be told starts arising, working up to a disturbing finale.

Pygmalion is a short comic commissioned for the issue 2 of Boxes magazine published by Third Bear Press alongside my cover art for this issue.

PYGMALION

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The title 'BOXES' in large black letters on a white background. Magazine logo.

Editor: Steven Ingram | Third Bear Press

Logo and cover lettering : Steven Ingram

A BOXES magazine cover with a gothic interior featuring large stained glass windows, ornate wall decorations, a clock, and a woman in a flowing dress walking through the hallway, with yellow text boxes and a list of creators' names.

Cover Art for Boxes #2

A black and white comic page depicting a young girl with curled hair sitting on a stool, talking to an older woman with glasses and a fancy dress, inside a room with large windows, dark curtains, ornate mirror, and chandelier. The girl asks, 'Are we ready then, lovey?'
A black and white comic strip featuring an older woman with glasses and a younger woman with curly hair. The older woman says, 'Look at you,' and the younger woman responds, 'You've grown so fine!' They are dressed in fancy, old-fashioned clothing and appear to be in a decorated room with curtains and a chandelier. The younger woman is excited, saying, 'Come along then! Today is the day!'
Black and white drawing of four characters related to the story of Sleeping Beauty, with detailed costumes and expressive faces on a gray background.

Nan - Character Sketches

A comic sketch of a theatrical scene with gothic details, featuring a woman looking at herself in a mirror, a woman with curly hair asking if they are ready, and a small character dressed in a historical costume holding a bowl.
A black-and-white comic strip featuring two characters, a witch and a young woman. The witch has exaggerated features and a pointed hat, while the woman has curly hair and a friendly expression. They are having a conversation about growing up, with the witch encouraging the woman to come along, emphasizing the significance of the day.

Comic Pages - Rough Sketches