My Lil’ Zine #1
Illustrator • Pen & Ink • Procreate • InDesign • Story telling • Print
My Lil’ Zine Vol 1
My Lil’ Zine is about the early years as a little queer brown boy in a small conservative town. Through my storytelling and illustrations, I share my experiences growing up and feeling restricted by society's gender norms. The established societal expectation that boys should play with cars and other "masculine" toys conflicted with my desire to play with toys that were designated for girls.
Front Cover
Page 1 : Doll
Page 2 : Dear Diary
Page 3 : Tv Shows
Page 4 : Video Games
Page 5 : Nails
Page 6 : New Jacket
Page 7 : Costumes
Page 8 : Witch
Page 9 : My First Doll
Page 10 : FIn
My Lil’ Zine Vol 2: My Lil’ Book of Superstitions
My Lil’ Book of Superstitions celebrates my traditional Mexican culture. The zine features creepy-cute characters that embody superstitions and aims to capture the imagination of readers while promoting cultural heritage.
My Lil’ Zine #2
llustrator • Pen & Ink • Procreate • InDesign • Story telling • Print
Cover
Page 1 & 2
Page 3 & 4
Page 5 & 6
Page 7 & 8
Page 9 & 10
Page 11 & 12
Back Cover
Challenge:
Transform deeply personal experiences into visual narratives while maintaining clarity and universal connection.
Solution
Two printed zines with consistent visual style and voice
Themes resonated with readers from similar backgrounds
Process
Sketched stories and character ideas rooted in real-life experiences
Hand-illustrated spreads
Self-published and distributed locally and online
Results
Sharpened self-expression and editorial voice. Built a series that evolves with me.