In Black Ink (Sonnet 65)

A coming-of-age graphic novel set in the fictional Aristocracy of Bellmue. It follows two friends from two very different backgrounds. Drawn and inked by hand, with text added digitally.

First exhibited at Hollins University Visual Arts Center, July 2024.

as children

Luciel "Lucie"
Hisakawa Byrdwel

The middle-child of a rich, but title-less merchant, and an immigrant. Despite being the only son, Luciel is set away from his family at a young age under the guise of an apprenticeship, where he met and befriended Robin. He has little to no resemblance to his father, which has led several rumors to circulate that he is illegitimate.

Robin Wilm Belle

de la Valedane

The only child of the aristocratic Valdane family, Robin is sheltered for most of her life, aside from a few brief meetings with outsiders, such as Luciel. After an assassination attempt on her as a child, she is hidden from what few relations she has. When she is reunited with Luciel, she barely remembers him.

Main Characters

Introduction, childhood

Adolescence

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In Black Ink (Sonnet 65)

as children

Main Characters

Introduction, childhood

​Adolescence

Adolescence