Sarah VuArt & Design

Portfolio

Works

Front cover design

Front cover design

Back cover design

Back cover design

Main character turnaround

Main character turnaround

Main character expressions

Main character expressions

Sub-main character turnaround casual outfit

Sub-main character turnaround casual outfit

Sub-main character turnaround hero outfit

Sub-main character turnaround hero outfit

Sub-main character expressions

Sub-main character expressions

Villain design

Villain design

Full color illustration p.10

Full color illustration p.10

Full color illustration p.12

Full color illustration p.12

Line art illustration p.2

Line art illustration p.2

Line art illustration p.6

Line art illustration p.6

Cover thumbnails

Cover thumbnails

Story thumbnails p1-p8

Story thumbnails p1-p8

Story thumbnails p9-p12

Story thumbnails p9-p12

Index card general sketch and story layout

Index card general sketch and story layout

Graphic Design

Hero's Aid

This work reimagines the superhero narrative by centering not only the hero, but the often-overlooked collaborator behind the scenes. Through the dynamic partnership of Erin, a skilled and inventive technologist, and the Iron Tiger, the project explores themes of interdependence, identity, and growth. Their journey, battling adversaries while uncovering deeper truths about themselves, highlights the balance between strength and intellect. Blending action with subtle humor, the piece reflects an interest in storytelling that values both spectacle and the human connections that sustain it. Originally developed as a fun passion project, this work has taken shape across multiple formats, including a physical publication, an art book, and a recent digital self-publishing release on WEBTOON. It serves as both an exploration and a foundation, with plans to revisit and expand the concept into a more fully realized and fleshed-out comic narrative in the future.

Year
2023
Medium
Publication, Illustration