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    New Bookshelf
    • Oct 28, 2021

    New Bookshelf

    It was finally time to get a new bookshelf. I have been buying a lot more books lately for medieval research and to learn more about...
    Daily Vlog | The day before Camp NaNoWriMo and writing anxiety
    • Jul 31, 2021

    Daily Vlog | The day before Camp NaNoWriMo and writing anxiety

    JUNE 30, 2021 | It's one day before Camp NaNoWriMo finally arrives and I have many, many thoughts!!! What do you think??
    Writing Vlog | Medieval research, historical readings, Notion, plotting scenes before Camp NaNoWriMo
    • Jul 12, 2021

    Writing Vlog | Medieval research, historical readings, Notion, plotting scenes before Camp NaNoWriMo

    This was supposed to be a week-long vlog but just day one was too long so here's the first day of filming my thoughts while reading...
    Making a Short Comic with a Friend [Part 3 of 3]
    • Jul 11, 2021

    Making a Short Comic with a Friend [Part 3 of 3]

    FINALLY. The conclusion to this mini-comic adventure with my friend Olivia. Please note, this was filmed in August 2020 and I just got...
    Travel Art Vlog | California Desert Art Retreat
    • Jun 28, 2021

    Travel Art Vlog | California Desert Art Retreat

    A weekend getaway in Joshua Tree at a cute Airbnb! This trip was to celebrate the end of a freelance job and the need to break our...
    2021 update & NaNoWriMo's conclusion
    • Mar 21, 2021

    2021 update & NaNoWriMo's conclusion

    The lessons and what's next! Here's the conclusion to my NaNoWriMo project in November 2020 and a big update on what I've been doing,...
    COMICS VLOG | Clip Studio Paint and storytelling tips creating a medieval short comic
    • Sep 24, 2020

    COMICS VLOG | Clip Studio Paint and storytelling tips creating a medieval short comic

    Comic Scene invited me to contribute a short comic to their annual publication and I had 2 days to finish it. Challenge accepted? I'm...
    Learn With Me! | Perspective Drawing Tips and Resources
    • May 5, 2020

    Learn With Me! | Perspective Drawing Tips and Resources

    Join me in a learning session on perspective drawing and see what we can learn together. Matt Krakowski's skillshare class. referenced:...
    Edwardian Sketch
    • May 1, 2020

    Edwardian Sketch

    I’m always taking inspiration from the past—-be it in the clothing, people, or buildings I draw; great references abound. Here’s a...
    Making a Fairy Illustration
    • Apr 22, 2020

    Making a Fairy Illustration

    It's springtime! This was a literal joy to work on—something about working with these dreamy colors is very relaxing. In this week's video,
    Art Vlog | Finishing the thumbnails for my sci-fi webcomic
    • Apr 20, 2020

    Art Vlog | Finishing the thumbnails for my sci-fi webcomic

    Because I got deadlines, baby! Videos referenced: MY 24-HR COMIC-A-THON SPACEWARRIORS BREAKDOWN THUMBNAILING TEMPLATES The livestream was...
    Animation Practice
    • Apr 5, 2020

    Animation Practice

    Using Procreate on the iPad Pro, I've been practicing my animation skills, including with this newsletter promotional animation and the...
    Week I Quarantine Art
    • Mar 30, 2020

    Week I Quarantine Art

    Here are some of the artworks I have made while on the coronavirus lockdown last week in Los Angeles!
    Art Vlog | First Week during Coronavirus Lockdown
    • Mar 27, 2020

    Art Vlog | First Week during Coronavirus Lockdown

    A recap of the first week self-quarantining in Los Angeles: art challenges, anxiety, and getting future dumb ideas for using this free time.
    24-Hour Comic-a-Thon
    • Mar 27, 2020

    24-Hour Comic-a-Thon

    I challenged myself to spend 24 hours straight working on my comic, Spacewarriors. Safe to say..
    Art Vlog | Sequential Thumbnailing & Facing Personal Art Fears
    • Mar 18, 2020

    Art Vlog | Sequential Thumbnailing & Facing Personal Art Fears

    Tackling thumbnails for my scifi webcomic and confronting deep, personal art fears while on lockdown. In the process, I have a thoughts...
    Creating templates for my scifi webcomic
    • Mar 16, 2020

    Creating templates for my scifi webcomic

    In which I explain some of the lessons I've learned from self-publishing part 1 of my scifi webcomic Spacewarriors. I also share some...
    Tabling at a Zine Fest
    • Mar 10, 2020

    Tabling at a Zine Fest

    Last week I tabled at a zine fest hosted by Chaffey College and I vlogged the experience. I think I will be making more videos in the...
    Making a Short Comic with a Friend [Part 2 of 3]
    • Mar 6, 2020

    Making a Short Comic with a Friend [Part 2 of 3]

    This is part 2 of a 3-part series where I draw the short comic I am collaborating with comedian and friend Olivia (on instagram as...
    Making a Short Comic With a Friend [Part 1 of 3]
    • Feb 24, 2020

    Making a Short Comic With a Friend [Part 1 of 3]

    I’m collaborating with my witty, comedian friend, Olivia Barahal, on a short comic and vlogged our meeting! Along with talking about the com
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