portfolio Flamingo A fan video I made in art school for Kero Kero Bonito’s "Flamingo"—a small thank-you to the music that sparks my creativity.
news Goodbye, charlieyellow.com. Thank You for Everything. Today, I said goodbye to my very first website—a little corner of the internet built with love, kindness, and a lot of doodles.
work in progress Idea Sprouts Everywhere! Too many things to say, so I’m saying all of them! From zine reprints to Pokémon and business cards, it’s a big mix—but a fun one.
news Blog Glow-Up Alert! My blog got a quiet little glow-up! The theme changed, the code got wobbly, but in the end—it’s cuter and bloggier than ever.
inspiration Googled “Cat” and Accidentally Started a Paw Party I was just messing around and typed “cat” into Google (like always), and somehow ended up with paws all over my screen. Yes, really.
inspiration Street Art Forage in May Went one block further than last time and found a whole new treasure map of stickers, smiles, and surprise mushrooms. Chicago never disappoints.
inspiration The Fountainhead and the Instagram Spiral I was about to start chasing likes again, but a book from 1943 told me to stop—and reminded me to create what I want to see.
news My Cards Are Here! Time to Hand Out Tiny Joy Freshly printed and full of feelings—my new business cards from MOO are here, and I’m ready(ish) to share them with the world.
inspiration Color Jams & RISO Inspirations in Chicago We wandered into a local risograph event and came out totally inspired by the colors, the quirks, and the amazing artists behind it all.
work in progress Mane Makeover Madness! What happens when a lion's mane turns into flowers, sushi, or cotton candy? Pure chaos. And maybe a little cuteness overload.
work in progress Gene Simmons and His Wild, Wonderful Hair A surprise encounter in a hospital waiting room—with a mane so magnificent, I had no choice but to draw it.
work in progress Pocketful of Prompts and Wandering Wonders What happens when you take your sketch ideas for a walk in the spring sunshine? Tulips, houses, and a blooming kind of creativity.
work in progress Can't Stop Daydreaming About Blooming Tulips Back from the tulip fields, I can't stop daydreaming—about gossiping flowers, petal letters, and tiny hide-and-seek adventures. Here's what bloomed in my sketchbook.
inspiration An Adventure in Abundance Surrounded by a sea of tulips, I found myself wondering: what is true abundance? A journey into color, the senses, and joy.
inspiration A Sea of Tulips at Richardson Tulip Festival 2025 Wandering through endless fields of tulips in every shade and shape, I felt like I had stepped into a living daydream.
inspiration A Night with Ben Houtkamp's Stained Glass One colorful night, I followed my curiosity to Ben Houtkamp’s stained glass show at Hopewell Brewery — and left with a heart full of light.
inspiration Creative Detour with Steal Like an Artist Sometimes the detour is the way. So here I am, pulling over, catching my breath, and stealing a little inspiration—just like an artist should.
inspiration Color, Chaos, and Comfort: My Go-To Zine for Off Days When I’m feeling off, I reach for How to be alive by Tara Booth—a colorful, chaotic zine that somehow always gets me laughing (and feeling seen).
work in progress When My Mind's Full, but My Blog is Blank Some days, the ideas won’t land. But instead of quitting, I’m showing up as I am—messy, floating, and still writing.
inspiration Facing the File Pile with Doyo Courage Discover the Japanese “doyo” tradition and how I’m using this seasonal shift to declutter my digital space and reset my creative flow.
work in progress Making Moves with MOO: My First Business Cards! After navigating endless choices and confusing reviews, I picked MOO for my business cards. Stylish designs, easy uploads, and cute options—now I just wait!
inspiration Meet Your Bunny: A Late Introduction to Easter I never celebrated Easter until I moved to the U.S.—and I didn’t really know what it was about. A cheeky podcast helped fill in the gaps, one bunny fact at a time!
work in progress Pinterest, Where My Inner KonMari Says "Let It Be" I’m a former KonMari Consultant obsessed with tidying—but my 1,000-pin Pinterest board? Total chaos. And somehow, that’s where the magic lives.
Charlie’s Next Transformation? Stay Tuned! Charlie’s been a burger, french fries, and a surprise—today I’m sharing artwork that might inspire their next unexpected transformation!
work in progress Cats, Doodles, and a Lifetime of Scribbles I've been drawing cats since high school—despite my cat allergies and never owning one! Here's a little gallery of my lifelong obsession.
