by Vicky Ward
First published 2020
The artist stares at the blank canvas, brushes scattered across the studio floor. Nothing comes. The creative well has run dry, leaving only frustration and self-doubt. Then a friend introduces her to candle magic, an ancient practice that promises to unlock artistic vision through ritual and intention. She lights her first candle with skepticism, but as the flame dances, something shifts. Colors begin to flow from her brushes like never before. Each ritual deepens her connection to her art, and the candles become her creative companions. But as her work transforms, she must navigate the balance between magical inspiration and her own artistic voice. This graphic novel bursts with vivid illustrations that mirror the protagonist's journey from creative drought to magical awakening. Ward weaves together the practical aspects of candle magic with the emotional struggles every artist faces. The story captures the vulnerability of the creative process and the joy of rediscovering one's artistic power through unexpected means.
Genres: art, fantasy, graphic-novels, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, magical-realism
28 pages · Paperback · Independently published