Hand-lettered title: The Adventures of Max and Myrtle
Max holds a sword, ready for battle, beside Myrtle the cat in a dark winter forest lit by moonlight, as the forest spirits awaken and watch from the trees. Illustration by Amber Acosta.
Max holds a sword, ready for battle, beside Myrtle the cat in a dark winter forest lit by moonlight, as the forest spirits awaken and watch from the trees. Sketch by Amber Acosta.
Max holds a sword, ready for battle, beside Myrtle the cat in a dark winter forest lit by moonlight, as the forest spirits awaken and watch from the trees. Line drawing by Amber Acosta.

Into the woods they've gone. It's dark, they're lost, and the spirits of the forest have woken, and they don't seem friendly. This piece let me explore winter scenes and the bond between a boy and his cat. Look for the little mouse. Maybe he'll guide them through the woods!

Purple hand drawn curvy arrow pointing right.