ABOUT JAINEY PICKEREL

I found myself getting lost in fictional places all the time as a kid– especially ones from cartoons and comics. That inspired my work and led me to create my own fictional world called Hexium! I aim for my work to be lighthearted and playful while also incorporating my interests (which entails witches, fantasy, folklore, and other things of the sort.) I’m inspired by the places I’ve traveled and find that the key to creating a captivating, immersive world is rooted in reality itself! Fictional worlds stem from real cultures, places, and people. Once we understand the inner workings of our own world, the rules can then be broken, and this deviation from reality is what makes fantasy worlds so captivating. My ultimate goal is to keep expanding Hexium, so it can become an established comic series for people to immerse themselves in. I would love for people to find joy and comfort in my world just as I did with so many others as a kid.