Nelson Ruger
Sometimes the best adventures start when the map runs out.
An Imperfect Compass, Vol. 1 drifts between dream and daybreak — a tropical fantasy where palm trees lean over emerald seas and a tiki hut perches on an impossible island arch.
Painted entirely with a palette knife, every stroke layers motion and whimsy — thick textures, bold color, and the kind of sunlight you can almost feel. Whether you see it as a lost paradise or just the best wrong turn you’ve ever taken, this one’s all about finding joy in the detour.
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