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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...

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??

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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:...

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...

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,

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...

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...

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!

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.

Mar 27, 2020

24-Hour Comic-a-Thon

I challenged myself to spend 24 hours straight working on my comic, Spacewarriors. Safe to say..

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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