Journal Prompt Idea – How to Be More Mindful of All The Luxuries We Already Have
Being an artist is awesome. I know that I am incredibly and ridiculously lucky to have an outlet for my creative and emotional expression. There are days, however, where I fall into the common trap of focusing on what I
Cabbage the Tiger – A Character Brought to Life from my Daily Doodle Exercise
This is Cabbage the Tiger! Cabbage was the first name that came up and I love it so much. Here is some interesting facts about tigers in Asian culture. Did you know that the stripes on the tiger’s head resemble
The Power of Drawing a Small Doodle a Day – I Developed Efficient and Smarter Habits
This all started with lessons I learned from completing the 100-day project a few years ago. I wanted to get myself into the practice of drawing more so I thought that committing myself to drawing for 100 consecutive days would
Cute and Easy Illustrated Guide on How to Cook Potstickers
The pandemic is still ongoing and I just really miss home. I wish I can travel to my family restaurant in Chicago but I’m not sure when we’re safely able to do so. The thought of flying gives me anxiety,
Drawing on my Walls with Posca Paint Markers – the Ultimate Zoom Background
I had a lot of fun drawing peony flowers on my wall. This was my first time drawing something of this scale but I loved the challenge! I was getting bored of seeing my blank white wall through the virtual
Habit Tracking with Bear Mindful – Developing Micro Habits to help me stay on Track with all my Projects
2020 has been a numbing year for us all. If you’re old enough to be aware of your surroundings, you just know. My mom also passed away this year. Finding out about the cancer diagnosis to the time of her
Where I Had My Business Cards Made
I have gotten a handful of questions from people asking where I got my business cards done—thank you so much by the way! I made them through Next Day Flyers. I was made familiar by this brand through a friend because
I Quit My Corporate Job To Be an Artist and These are the Best Tips I Can Give
I quit my corporate job over a year ago and here are some things that I have learned along the way. I have made plenty of mistakes on this journey but they were indispensable to my growth—and absolutely necessary. Learning
Make Your Own DIY Planner at Home – with Japanese Elements
As a kid, I would go to a local Morning Glory store in Chicago to check out cute stickers, stationery, and planners. I don’t know why I needed a planner as a kid but I sure loved filling each page
Drawing on my Compost Bin with Sakura Decorese Gel Pens
Aside from creating art, composting has been another source of calm for me. It’s been helping with my anxiety from this ongoing pandemic. I’m sure everyone is feeling a sense of heightened anxiety right? Anyway, each little food scrap that
Women and Winning in Traditional Chinese Calligraphy
Learning how to write Traditional Chinese characters can be really tedious and not fun. I always have to preface my students with a disclaimer that learning the art of Traditional Chinese calligraphy requires a lot of patience and discipline. They
Black Lives Matter – Perspective from an Asian Calligrapher
This microscopic, non-discriminatory virus has—ironically—reminded me of what discrimination feels like. Asians across the globe are experiencing higher levels of hate and judgment due to the coronavirus being Chinese origin. I have never been so hyper aware of my racial