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.
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!
