An illustrator to watch

Behind the Book with McKenzie Young. [Blurb]( Safe Vol. 2: Home By McKenzie Young [Buy the zine]( [Blurb]( Behind the Book with McKenzie Young Dive into McKenzie Young's vibrant illustrated world, where raw authenticity meets unbridled creativity. McKenzie illuminates the path from self-doubt to self-published—an absolute must-read for anyone wondering how to start vulnerable conversations with their art. [Read more]( [Blurb]( On self-publishing: “It’s easy to get mired down in self-doubt and the impossibility of breaking into the industry. But having the tools to launch your ideas yourself is pretty awesome.” On sharing her artwork about OCD on Instagram: “I had people messaging me who I had been acquaintances with for a while saying that they had OCD, too….And it allowed me to find support. So every time I had a dip in my mental health, I made a comic, and I committed to sharing it.” [Blurb]( On breaking into graphic design and illustration: “My best advice is to just go for it! Really put yourself out there. I know firsthand what it feels like to think your work isn’t good enough yet. And there are definitely merits to taking it slow and learning. [But] the learning can happen as you go.” [Read her story]( How it was made [Blurb]( Format: Premium Magazine Size: 8.5×11 in., 22×28 cm Tool: Blurb plugin for Adobe InDesign [Flip through]( Visit the blog [Blog]( Follow Us [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Pintrest]( [YouTube]( Questions? Visit the help center [Help Center]( [Blurb] [Make a book in minutes]( [Make a book in minutes [Share]]( [Blurb] [Privacy]( | [Pricing]( | [Email Preference Center]( | [Unsubscribe]( Blurb ®, a division of RPI Print, Inc. 3325 S 116th Street, Tukwila, WA 98168, USA © 2024 RPI Print, Inc., All Rights Reserved Safe Vol. 2: Home by McKenzie Young