A quick little showcase of the work I made in Itoshima at @studiokura - with some process shots as well. All of the work was inspired by my time in Itoshima and various travels throughout Kyushu. Some of it was planned and some of it happened organic
My sweet KK, happy anniversary! It’s been three wild years of growth, adventure, laughs, love, and working together to make this life of ours worth living. I’m so grateful to have a partner that loves me for me and supports my dreams. You
Last week I took a little side quest to Hiroshima and Kurashiki to visit the Japan Folk Art Toy Museum @gangukan. It was an inspiring trip and surprising to me to see how much I identified with and am artistically influenced by the work in the museum
I made my postcard cover for my exhibition at @studiokura today along with a couple other drawings. I’m calling it “Never Better” because it really is true. Time is going by way too quickly. I’ve been loving living slowly, let
Nagasaki was a real dream. It might be my new favorite city in Japan. I had a lovely time wandering around the city and met some really friendly people. The architecture and culture here are so unique and the spirit of the city is inspiring consideri
It’s been almost a week since I’ve been in Japan. I spent some time in Tokyo and then headed down to Itoshima for my residency @studiokura. I’ve been settling in, getting the lay of the land, and gathering materials and inspiration.
It’s that time right now where the trip is just around the corner but it’s still too early to really pack. Calming my nerves by trying to take it slow and enjoying my time at home while it’s here. I hope all my houseplants make it w
This time next week you’ll find me wandering around Tokyo gathering up the last of my art supplies before I head down to @studiokura for what I hope will be a transformative artist residency. Spring is a time of optimism and renewal and I&rsquo
I’m heading to Japan for the month of April to participate in an artist residency at @studiokura. I can’t believe how lucky I am to get the time to immerse myself in the culture of Japan, experience living and working in the countryside,
For my mom’s birthday I made her a series of Paris inspired illustrations. She’s the most creative person I know, so it seemed fitting to honor her special day with some very fine art depicting all of our favorite French friends. I&rsqu
Being half Chinese, I have always felt disconnected from that part of my heritage. I never really thought of myself as being Chinese, except on Chinese New Year and when we would visit my family in San Francisco. Sitting at the big family banquets si
I’ve been working on a fun Portland community mural project and dreamed up a couple scenes celebrating two of my favorite Portland food spots @cheeseandcrack and @laurettajeans. I could really go for some soft serve and a chocolate cowboy hat r
Will you be my valentine? (Check one) 🔲 YES 🔲 NO I hope it’s yes. A beary special Valentine’s Day delivery for you from me.
Coming in steaming hot with some Valentine’s Day work for Google Play. A glowing and gradient-rich departure from my usual style this campaign celebrates love in all forms and human connection. Wishing you all a weekend of love and happiness. W
If you’re still doing Dry January I hope your weekend looks like this 🍦🍨🤡🍟. Live a little whydoncha?
The latest issue of @dwellmagazine arrived in my mailbox and it inspired me to revamp some old architecture illustrations I did for a talk at @designweekpdx a while back. I absolutely adore homes and architecture and always find browsing through an i
The wild and wonderful waterways of the west coast. From steep cliffs with waterfalls, sandy cactus-lined bluffs, foggy marshlands, windswept dunes, and the ever wise redwoods, it’s a magical place to explore. I hope to get out to the ocean thi
Seals are the dogs of the ocean. This is possibly one of the cutest things I have ever drawn. Inspired by our new puppy and my general child-like wonder.
Keith 🐟 said he was doing dry January, but martinis 🍸 don’t count. It’s really more of a damp January. A drizzle. A sprinkle. He’s a fish that likes to have a good time I guess🥴. Stay tuned for some more drinks🍹🍾🥃🥛 he’l