I’ve gotten into the habit of looking at fire hydrants whenever I go for a walk. Compared to the Little Free Libraries around the neighborhood, fire hydrants just sit quietly by the road, barely getting any attention. (Don’t get me wrong, I like Little Free Libraries too!) It all started one day when I noticed a fire hydrant standing in a patch of grass. It looked kind of quiet and maybe a little lonely. After that, I started paying more attention to fire hydrants, and the mo

After months of sitting with my thoughts, I finally have more confidence in showing my tarot card designs. 🦉 When I picked this topic for the next mini zine, I knew it wouldn't be easy. To understand where I stood when looking at the cards, I constantly checked what my sources (several books and websites) said, revisited past experiences, and analyzed everything more deeply. There were struggles, stuck moments, and confusion all fused together. Then, understanding would ligh

Kapp’n and his family are heading into the forest for a picnic! Along the way, they run into many familiar NPCs, each enjoying their own little corner of the forest. And just when they think they’ve seen everyone, they meet Joan and her granddaughter, Daisy Mae. Animal Crossing is one of my favorite games, and I still play it today. (I also play Pikmin and Tetris 99.) I thought, if I’ve designed Pikmin fabric, how could I not have my own Animal Crossing fabric? Kapp’n has alw

Laya Ballon is a young woman chasing her dream of becoming a fashion model. The industry looks glamorous, but it moves at a fast pace and comes with constant pressure. Along the way, she starts collecting small self-care rituals, including learning to play a slow guitar song, to get her energy back. The idea was inspired by 吉沢深雪's "わたしに元気を送る12の方法". Among the many books on self-care, I chose to focus on the methods that truly worked for me. As the ideas came together, I let my

Have you ever thought about the decoration of small objects in your everyday life that might hold a meaning or purpose? they could be too small to be notieced, or perhaps they really have no hidden meaning. This zine continues the story of Puchi and Pinako's life above water, and the small objects that bring them emotional support. Sticker made for this zine٩(◕‿◕)۶ Do you want to know how Puchi and Pinako first met? Check out my mini art zine: 05. The Time We Spent Together (

A zine of pattern drawings about how friends spend time together- where ordinary things become extraordinary! Artworks showcased in the zine: Digital artworks: I made a Bestie Bag from my fabric! This is where I purchased the pattern if anyone is interested in making one: https://www.blackbirdfabrics.com/en-us/products/bestie-bag?srsltid=AU7gw4UKQav7cvv2qM7ovw05GHrHDXUGYHB5Q94a0fjItUOOwuvjaZKZ And I aslo made a butcket hat out of it! 😁 It does required two sheets of my squar

I never thought that reading about synthetic dye would lead me to a hands-on dyeing experiment. This zine is a mix of notes on the history of the color purple (sort of), a little bit of science (...eh), and, as always, a section of artwork and a short comic. Artworks showcased in this zine:

This month's theme was meant to explore retro aesthetics through colors and designs, but it naturally shifted into a reflection on culture and identity. Along the way, questions like "Which retro era is this?" and "Whose colors am I referencing?" shaped the creative process beyong its original intent. (JKU's Drawing Notes is a monthly mini art zine with a theme randomly chosen by the artist.) Limited copies are available on my online store: Ko-fi Artworks showcased in the zin

JKU's Drawing Notes is a monthly mini art zine with a theme randomly chosen by the artist. This is the assignment I want to try for myself and see how long I can keep it going. This mini art zine showcases my original hat designs and notes from exploring the concept of the Merry Widow Hat. The zines are available in my Ko-fi shop. If you are interested in buying the original paintings, please feel free to contact me to inquire about availability. Thank you! (◍•ᴗ•◍)❤ ───── ⋆⋅☆

JKU's Drawing Notes is a monthly mini art zine with a theme randomly chosen by the artist (that's me!). This is an assignment I created for myself to see how long I can keep it going. For the first issue, I chose 12 dresses worn by Eliza Doolittle in the 1964 film My Fair Lady. I love the fashion designed by Cecil Beaton and the comedy in the story. The zines may be available in my Ko-fi shop. Thank you! (◍•ᴗ•◍)❤ ───── ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ───── A little notes to myself ───── ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ───── M

The current zine I am working on now is about the area where I have lived for two years. It all began with the app Pikmin Bloom, which I started using to learn more about this neighborhood. If Pikmin Bloom is about walking and collecting postcards, I want this zine to be a collection of what I encounter and see when I walk around the area. The theme, collection, sounded obvious but it took me a while to figure that out. After about 11 monthes of drawing, my pikmin zine is fin

I am truly happy that I finally finished another zine in full color after four months or so. The time I've spent was meaningful personally. I challenged myself to complete another project, and I want to continue making more of this and keep the energy going. Even though I am not sure where this would lead me as an artist, I know that I won't find anything if I stop. 😼 Click the image and swipe to see the full zine. 😊 If you like my zine, feel free to support it by leaving a

This is my very first booklet featuring a collection of my 2017 Inktober drawings. I'm not entirely sure if it qualifies as a zine, but I personally printed and bound it myself—I stapled and trimmed each one! 😆 I made a total of 1 (sample) + 50 booklets, and they were all sold out. For the purpose of organization and record-keeping, I would like to share it and showcase it at the art show as well. 😌 Click the image and swipe to see the full zine. 😊 If you like my drawing,

This zine is about our first car camping experience. Check out our story and the rookie mistakes we made at Big Bear Lake! ► jump to the end ───── ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ───── End ───── ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ───── A short clip of the zine. ❤️ ► All camping zines were all sold out. Thank you so much for supporting.❤️ ►► To customers who purchased the physical camping zine and want to color it, please use dry mediums (color pencils, crayons, etc.) to avoid bleed-through. The paper isn't thick enough to handle