Another year has gone by and another SDCC is upon us, with a lot of changes arriving along with it. For the past several years BeKyoot has been in the far far far upper left corner of the Exhibit Hall, so close to Hall H that we could hear the rumble of screams and speakers as popular panels were underway. For SDCC 2019 we are in a new location, booth 2449, right in [...]
Summer is always an exciting time of the year. San Diego Comic Con (BOOTH 2449!! Be there!!) is coming up again in mid-July which means all of May and June are devoted to bringing new things to life for BeKyoot. This year I am making some BIG changes to the booth that I am really excited to unveil. Two new books will be available this summer as well as 5 new pin designs and [...]
Artblock is a pervasive problem for anyone who creates, so here are my tips on how to break through it and set yourself up for a fresh creative streak! Though not the same thing, artblock and burnout share a lot of similar qualities in my mind. One can very much be the result of the other. In both situations, it’s hard to find something that ignites your passion to [...]
Welcome all ye Bookish People! I have a list for you! If there’s an artist in your life or you are one yourself, this reading list may be of interest to you. Being mostly self-taught, I have found priceless resources in several artbooks and reference books from a range of authors, and I always love sharing the inspirations and guiding lights in my art journey. Since my bookshelves are pretty packed and it’s [...]
Kyoot things are stuck on you! I have updated the shop with a bunch of new products recently and first amongst those items are several new sticker designs and two new t-shirts! I really loved the Stuck On You design with Coconut, so I have that in a sticker and a t-shirt. Coconut is hanging out on the back with a small 'Stuck [...]
Art Challenges are a great way to grow! Are you an artist? Are you looking to grow your skills? If so, I highly recommend trying one! This month I’ve been working on a challenge focusing on texture practice with my friend, Diane Do (Twosenseless on Twitch..check her out!!). Each day there is a new prompt of what texture to practice, everything from stone to lava to feathers! I am [...]
Happy New Year! I hope 2018 was a good one for you and that 2019 will be even better. It always surprises me how fast the year goes. Before you know it, it’ll be April and then May, and then half the year will have passed. It’s scary and exciting too, the onus of the future and all the things you can do with it. Ever since I started my dailies, I’ve had [...]
I hear something in the air...could it be...jingle bells? ;) It's hard to believe, but another Christmas season is upon us. Every year I find myself surprised at how fast the year has gone, and have to think back on what's been accomplished. One of the big things for me was finishing Illustrated ABC's. I feel like it happened much longer ago than it did. I began the project near the start [...]
It's that time of year again. With Inktober 2018 now in full swing, I thought it a good time to post some of my personal tips and tricks on how to get through a drawing challenge, especially if you are working through your first one. Before Starting This year I saw a lot of 'Inktober Prep' going on, which I thought was really good and clever. Some artists thumbnail their ideas for [...]
SDCC Merch is Online! This year at SDCC was an especially exciting one. I had more new designs at the booth than ever, Happi Paper's brand new redesigned plush got his debut, and the first of hopefully many BeKyoot children's books was shining bright. Now after all of the excitement has died down, I've had some time to regroup and put all of the new stuff up online. :) It's [...]
In just a few hours Preview Night will open at San Diego Comic Con 2018. I am so excited for everything that will be at this year's booth! I will be debuting Illustrated ABC's, Volume 2 of Sketch Kyoot, as well as 6 brand new apparel designs! There are 8 enamel pins and lanyards aplenty as well! Happi Paper's redesigned plushie will be available in limited quantities. Please do stop by! :)
Drawn in 2018 Drawn in 201o Screencap of my sketches folder from 2016. 8 years separate these two drawings. There's quite a bit that can be crammed into 8 years. Truth be told, a lot of my learning and growth as an artist has happened within the last 900 days. I made a commitment to my art, myself, and my business to make a new drawing every [...]