work in progress RISO Meetup Magic I’m usually way too shy to talk to people, but thanks to risograph (my new secret superpower), I made real-life art friends! Bonus: I gave out Something Long and it made people smile.
work in progress Ready to Print Something Long! Tomorrow’s the big day—I’m finally printing Something Long! All the layout puzzles are solved and files are ready to go.
work in progress Getting Riso-Ready with Spectrolite I’m getting ready for a riso printing session at Spudnik Press this weekend—and this magical little app called Spectrolite is saving my brain.
work in progress "Something Long" Might Actually Happen After a risograph workshop sparked new energy, I finally found a way to bring my long-shelved zine project back to life—with a snake book twist!
work in progress Charlie Yellow’s First Sticker Is On the Way! I finally made my very first Charlie Yellow sticker! It’s me, hugging a giant fish (as one does). Can’t wait to stick it everywhere.
work in progress Astor Hall: A Peaceful Work Spot in the Big City Tried working at Astor Hall for the first time and was instantly obsessed. So much space! So stylish! So… productive!?
work in progress Back to Riso! at Spudnik Press I visited Spudnik Press for the first time to take a RISO 101 workshop—and ended up discovering a powerful new tool that made printing easier and way more fun!
work in progress Power Rangers Everyone! Yesterday’s pose sketches turned into a team of random little heroes. They’re silly—and I love them.
work in progress Power Poses, But Make It Cute I’m practicing dynamic poses using a Japanese art book. Trying to be powerful… but, like, in a soft and slightly awkward way.
work in progress Mission: No Search I went a whole day without searching, scrolling, or asking AI anything. My brain felt weird. And not in a peaceful way.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
work in progress The Moon’s Secret to Staying the Course The moon taught me to honor my creative rhythms—because even when we’re not full, we’re still moving forward.
work in progress Waiting for a Spring Chorus! Still chilly in Chicago, but spring is quietly arriving—buds closed for now, daffodils warming up for their grand choral debut.
work in progress QR Code Makeover: Charlie Yellow Style QR codes aren’t cute—so I turned them into ice cream. Here’s how I made QR design part of the charm instead of the problem!
