inspiration Joy First: What I Learned from Self-Taught Art at Intuit Art Museum The Intuit Art Museum just reopened, and its self-taught artists reminded me that joy is the truest reason to keep making art.
inspiration Mrs. Corn Is Getting Ready for Summer Chicago’s still chilly, but I’m dreaming of sweet summer corn! Until then, I imagined what the corn might be doing backstage.
work in progress Wrapped Up & Adorable: Shell & Peel Friends Inspired by Young Oyster, I made a bunch of food characters wrapped in shells and peels! Some shy, some sleepy, all very cute.
inspiration The Cute Character Archive From tofu fairies to talking cookies, here’s a look at the adorable characters that once stole my heart
inspiration Lost in Daiso: A 100-Yen Wonderland in Suburban Chicago I thought I’d pop into Daiso for a quick peek… 90 minutes later, I emerged with a strainer, fridge hacks, and my heart strangely full.
work in progress Redefining Efficiency After Chasing It Too Long I used to chase efficiency for its own sake—until my body hit pause and I had to ask: what’s actually worth my time?
work in progress Tiny Tricks to Reset after a Long Weekend Getting back to normal after a long weekend = not my strength. But I’ve found two little habits that make re-entry way less painful.
my hero Loop It Again, Kishi Bashi I’ve seen Kishi Bashi live five times—and I still get goosebumps every time the music builds and blooms right in front of me.
news Charlie’s Playground: Grand Reopening! 🎉 Charlie’s Playground just unlocked a brand new area—now with a portfolio page and a playful surprise on the homepage! Come visit!
portfolio 36 days of type 2021 For the 2021 edition of 36 Days of Type, I created a colorful circus-themed 3D alphabet—bringing playful characters to life with Blender!
portfolio 36 days of type 2020 For the 2020 edition of 36 Days of Type, I created wiggly, body-inspired animated letters—rooted in my love for people and my daily doodle habit!
portfolio 36 days of type 2019 My first dive into "36 Days of Type" back in 2019—36 days of daily ideas, illustrations, and a calendar animation to celebrate crossing the finish line!
portfolio fruit body playboy zine 2020 A juicy, playful illustration series turned into my very first zine—Summer 2020’s Fruit Body Playboy! Made with love, sunshine, and a lot of ripe imagination.
portfolio yummy universe A tiny, sparkly universe where I blend into delicious worlds—created with Blender, Spline, and lots of joy.
portfolio reel A peek into my dreamy, fun little world—back when I loved animating my drawings and collaborating with creative friends.
portfolio everyone! A colorful risograph print inspired by my love for all kinds of people—and my habit of shouting "everyone!" a little too often.
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.
