They often say, “Transform your broken heart into a work of art.” In the case of Stephen Beals, he takes negative emotions and turns them into delightful comic strips.

Stephen Beals is a passionate artist who has been drawing comics for as long as he can remember simply because he loves the art form. According to Stephen himself, his illustrations serve as a way to unwind after a long day. He named them “Adult Children” because, in his opinion, adulthood is a concept we use to encourage children to behave.

The comics portray relatable situations from everyday life, particularly in the retail sector. Although these glimpses into work life are presented in a humorous manner, we can’t help but sense the characters’ silent cries of helplessness and exhaustion. Yet, at the same time, the illustrations are incredibly relatable.

“I can only manage to peek at a post about my work with one eye open. I’ll try to be brave and maybe look with both eyes. Let’s see how it goes…”