An entry for the Tapirulan Illustration Contest exploring the humorous and sarcastic side of the theme 'Flop'.
2026
Let’s Play is a series of illustrations exploring the playful intersection of food and music. The idea was inspired by my partner, who is both a percussionist and a devoted foodie. I remember the day he brought home two new cymbals, striking them over and over to admire their grand, resonant sound—while all I could think was, “Wouldn’t it be better if those cymbals were burgers?”
The illustration Perform from this series was selected for the Society of Illustrators 67 exhibition. Congratulations to the orchestra!
2024
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Piece of Cake is a one-sheet zine produced using RISO printing in bright red, olive green, and black. This was my first hands-on experience with RISO printing. Who doesn’t love cake?
2025
Wait in Line is a 24-page wordless comic zine created to experiment with an extra-long horizontal format, printed in riso. In fact, it’s an alien’s observation diary of Earth!
2025
Non of This is Real is a word-based comic zine inspired by the prompts from Peachtober 2025. It is a playful visual thinking experiment and an alternative drawing zine soon to be printed in Riso.
2025
Shopping Mood Calendar captures the emotional rollercoaster of online shopping. It’s based on my own experience, but I have a feeling I’m not alone!
2025
Evidence of Snow is a diary of the first snow I experienced in Baltimore. At night, snow falls silently. Only the snowflakes drifting under the streetlights reveal it’s there.
2025
Laundry Adventure is a short comic based on my everyday life. I used game-style text to add humor to the boring routine. Before I manage to do the laundry, I always get distracted and end up doing a series of completely random things. I believe anyone with ADHD can probably relate!
2025
Every time I read The Emperor’s New Clothes, I can’t help but imagine a painter in the crowd saying,
“What a perfect nude model…”
2025
Massage was inspired by my Pilates teacher, who would break a sweat every time she tried to loosen up my muscles—while I felt like an unmovable elephant.
2024