Thesis Abstract
Taking a classic fairy tale on a gay road trip, Weight of Scales is a high fantasy, queer adventure about love, growth, and acceptance.
This project includes the completed script for chapter one, character sheets, concept art, and a sample episode of the comic itself on.
Artist Statement
Jaime Heili is an illustrator and huge nerd born in Casper, Wyoming and currently taking the wrong MAX line somewhere in Portland, OR. Inspired by magic, mystery, the strange and the morbid, Jaime creates vibrant worlds and characters. They use a mix of paint and digital media in their work for a versatile style with unexpected marks, colors, and expressive linework.
Jaime’s curiosity leads them to explore new subjects, stories, and methods, driving a career that’s never content to stay in one place. Jaime received the bachelor’s of fine arts from the Pacific Northwest College of Art. They write and illustrate their own comics, including Active Decay and Weight of Scales on Webtoon.
Their work can be followed on Instagram and TikTok.
