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As I evolve by growing and learning more about myself, so too does my art. New website updates coming soon to reflect the new directions my journey is taking me!
Taiwanese American artist
Stickermule Custom T-Shirt Review with my Ollie Character Design
This post is sponsored by Stickermule. As always, all ideas and opinions are entirely my own. Hi! Cat mom here! My fur baby Ollie–who I adopted on March 2021 from Marblehead Animal Shelter–has brought so much love and joy into my life that I have decided to immortalize my adorable little muse by turning him … Read more
My Reasons for Drawing – Simple Ways For Me to Connect with Myself and Rest my Weary Mind
The past few months have been really busy and I am taking some much-needed time to reconnect with myself. June is a little slower with school being over and people enjoying a much-needed summer vacation, especially coming out of a traumatizing pandemic. CDC has lifted mask mandates for the vaccinated and businesses are fully opening … Read more
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 王 character in Chinese? Obviously they don’t have an exact 王 on their foreheads … Read more
Online Illustration Workshops
Online Illustration Workshops In-person workshops available. Contact me at rayna@raynalo.com to coordinate. "Rayna broke down every step, and to my surprise I was able to draw! I can't wait to share what I have learned with others. Definitely excited to take more classes" - Shayna from San Francisco, CA "Taking virtual drawing classes might seem ... Read more
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, too. In the meantime, I have these frozen dumplings that I was able to get … Read more
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 meeting lens and wanted to change it up. The pandemic is still ongoing and I’m … Read more
Work
As I evolve by growing and learning more about myself, so too does my art. New website updates coming soon to reflect the new directions my journey is taking me!
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 loved how his business cards turned out. I was surprised when he told … Read more
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 with notes, doodles, friends’ birthdays, and addresses. Fast-forward to 30 something year old adult, I’m … Read more
How to Draw a Cute Town in Easy Steps
Hi Parents and art lovers! I’ve created a new art activity for you to teach your kids (and yourselves). You will be able to teach them how to draw a whole neighborhood using simple shapes. I promise these are easy to follow instructions. You don’t need any fancy art supplies. All you need is paper … Read more
Learn How to Draw Cute Animal Doodles with Circles
Hey Parents & Doodlers! Check out these videos for art activities to do with your kids. I will be periodically posting easy-to-follow art videos to help you teach your kids (and yourselves) how to draw. I hope you will discover some hidden artistic talents and express yourself through art! My goal is to think of … Read more
