About Us

Alchemist & Druid Formulations is a two-person creative team from Ontario. We create illustration, prose and comics in the genres of fantasy, horror, and romance. Themes we enjoy include historical settings, twists on classic mythology, and LGBT+ casts. We collaborate heavily on all aspects of our projects, from idea generation to the final product.

The Alchemist (Lisa Wolinsky) is a writer who has two science degrees, hunts asbestos for a living, and keeps a dozen different hobbies in case any of them gets boring. She takes writing (and cross-stitching) commissions.

The Druid (M. McGee) is a freelance illustrator who enjoys gardening, reading, and rummaging through every second hand shop they come across. They take illustration commissions.

Publications

Comics

• McGee, Melissa. TBD. “Folk Wisdom.” Carpe Noctem.
• Lisa Wolinsky and Melissa McGee. 2020. “The Seder Plate.” Life Finds a Way. Cloudscape Comics.
• Lisa Wolinsky and Melissa McGee. 2019. “Black Feathers.” Dark Lady Returns. Hellcat Press.
• Lisa Wolinsky and Melissa McGee. 2019. “Greenland Sharks.” Swim On 5: Deep Sea.
• Lisa Wolinsky and Melissa McGee. 2019. “Fair Winds and Following Seas.” Transformations: A TransLifeline Benefit Anthology. Carnation Books.
• Lisa Wolinsky and Melissa McGee. 2018. “Tale of the Midnight Serenade.” Recondite Hill.
• Lisa Wolinsky and Melissa McGee. 2018. “The Seal Woman of Mikladalur.” Screams Heard ‘Round the World. Hellcat Press.
• Lisa Wolinsky and Melissa McGee. 2018. “A Salty Situation.” Awesome ‘Possum 4. Flying Dodo Publications.
• Lisa Wolinsky and Melissa McGee. 2018. “Speedy Sharks.” Swim On 4: Coral Reef.
• Lisa Wolinsky and Marlene K. 2017. “Conflict of Faith.” Dirty Diamonds 8: Sex.
• Lisa Wolinsky and Melissa McGee. 2017. “Zebra Sharks.” Swim On 3: Shallows.
• Lisa Wolinsky and Melissa McGee. 2017. “The Loyal Heart Conquers.” Tales from the Public Domain. Hellcat Press.
• Lisa Wolinsky and Melissa McGee. 2016. “Diving in the Deep.” Awesome ‘Possum 3. Flying Dodo Publications.

Illustrations

• Melissa McGee. 2020. “Lake Monster” Moonlight: Hot Summer Zine.
• Melissa McGee. 2019. “Warbird Under – b-25 Mitchell.” Swim On 5: Deep Sea.
• Melissa McGee. 2019. “Hunting Out of Season.” Cryptids in Close Quarters Zine.
• Melissa McGee. 2019. “Behind the Masque.” Issue 78 Cover: A Black Tie Affair. Shousetsu Bang*Bang.
• Melissa McGee. 2018. “UnDeath Metal.” Rock n’ Roll Horror Zine, Issue 5 Cover.
• Melissa McGee. 2018. “The Wheel of Fortune: Gypsy’s Core.” Pacific Arcana Tumultus.
• Melissa McGee. 2018. “Gipsy Dancers | Crank the Tunes.” Pacific Rim Zine.
• Melissa McGee. 2018. “Sweetness and Light.” Art Apiary 1: Bees.
• Melissa McGee. 2018. “Borrowed Dressing Room.” Yes, And Issue 6: I Was Meant for the Stage. Shousetsu Bang*Bang.
• Melissa McGee. 2018. “Warbird Under – P38 Lightning.” Swim On 4: Coral Reef.
• Melissa McGee. 2018. “Dublin, 1926.” Issue 72: Sadie Hawkins. Shousetsu Bang*Bang.
• Melissa McGee. 2018. “Hair Trouble | Claw Down the Moon | 3/4 Moon Men’s Wear.” Werewolves Vs: Fashion.
• Melissa McGee. 2018. “1930’s Glamour!” Love Is Blue 2: Fashion.
• Melissa McGee. 2018. “Irish Twilight.” Lilies Anthology 4: Tiger Lily.
• Melissa McGee. 2017. “Warbird Under – Corsair.” Swim On 3: Shallows.

Prose

• Lisa Wolinsky. TBD. “A Pirate Always Gets What She Wants.” Best Women’s Erotica of the Year, Vol. 9. Cleis Press/Viva Editions.
• Lisa Wolinsky. 2018. “Price of Perfection.” Thuggish Itch: Scientific. Gypsum Sound Tales.