Hello! I’m a graphic novelist, product designer, and sound artist living in Portland, Maine.
Since 2021, I’ve been doing product design at a company called MANTL (which was later acquired by Alkami). Before that I was at an app-building company called Zudy and prior to that I mostly focused on web and UX design in the nonprofit world.
I have a master’s in International Development focusing on Communication and Development from Ohio University. While there and at Furman University I focused on documentary filmmaking and learning Mandarin Chinese, and I was able to do several study programs in Suzhou, China.
Beyond creating my own comics, I enjoy teaching comics workshops for kids in Southern Maine. I also write reviews occasionally for All About Jazz when I encounter music I’m passionate about.
I’m represented by Abigail Frank at Greenburger Associates.
FAQ
How is your last name pronounced?
It’s a Dutch name and I think technically it’s “breu-[guttural hawking sound]-hink” but I usually just say “brew-gink!”
When did you start illustrating?
I had a lot of creative interests growing up, from stop motion videos and comics to playing in bands, but mostly lost sight of them until I was in my early thirties and my daughter was born. As I started to read books with her, I rediscovered the joy of illustration, and started to draw and paint during my daily commute to Center City Philadelphia.
As my confidence and skill increased, I realized that there were stories I wanted to tell, and I started to explore ideas for different graphic novels.
Do you have a preferred medium?
I love to sketch with pen and paper, but almost all my illustrations are finished in Procreate.
Do you have favorite books/authors/illustrators?
Some of my favorite graphic novelists and illustrators, and whose work has influenced me, are Riad Sattouf, Travis Dandro, Joe Sacco, John Porcellino, Guy Delisle, Michel Rabagliati, Ulli Lust, Barbara Stok, Benji Davies, Beatrice Alemagna, and Felicita Sala.
