Illustration created for SAD Mag's Death Issue.
The concept of death has inspired diverse ruminations from all walks of life throughout multiple expanses of human history - from casual, everyday conversations, to thousand-page, philosophical treatises. This issue SAD Mag has taken on the challenge of understanding death in new ways, reframing our preconceived notions by exploring its varied manifestations.
SAD Mag is a publication based in Vancouver, Canada that focuses on promoting literacy, writing, art, and public discourse among emerging artists in Vancouver.
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Initial sketch of the final drawing. Hands needed a lot of fixing to make sure it looked like she was drawing on her reflection!
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Final printed magazine! It's beautiful to see things in print. You can find a copy at select Indigo locations or independent book/print stores across Canada, and online at Sadmag.ca.