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22nd June, 2026
What am I working on? On a new comic page - Freaks on Lease. It is about 5 friends staying in a society. See what unfolds on @freaksonlease What am I reading? I recently picked up How It All Ends, a coming-of-age graphic novel by Emma Hunsinger. Honestly, the coming-of-age genre is packed with masterpieces like This One Summer and by comparison, Hunsinger’s book is a much simpler read. However, where it caught my attention is in its execution. The book brilliantly captures th

Payal Maloo
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8th June, 2026
What am I working on? I am working on a commission this weekend. It is a small gift for someone's farewell and this piece is about all the memories between him and the team. What am I reading? Wash Day Diaries by Jamila Rowser and Robyn Smith is a vibrant, slice‑of‑life celebration of friendship and the intimate ritual of hair care. Through thoughtfully rendered panels, it follows four friends in New York City as they navigate family, relationships, mental health, and work; o

Payal Maloo
Jun 83 min read


25th May, 2026
What am I working on? I recently created another piece of texture art, this time experimenting with a spatula. This is how it looks: A reel of the process added here. What am I reading? Rare Flavours by Ram V and Filipe is yet another visually stunning comic with a yet another unique plot that feels like a feast — both visually and narratively. It is about Rubin Baksh, a Rakshasa who has a very mortal dream of being the next Bourdain. To achieve his dream, he hires Mo, a film

Payal Maloo
May 253 min read
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