Meet the Floofs Behind the Kyoots Art Imitates Life You may have noticed a few updates going on through the site. Please do take a look around! I've added/updated quite a bit, including a section for just the fur babies that have inspired the comics and stories over the years. I had a lot of fun picking the photos to share with you, [...]
A little bit each day + repetition = new skill! There’s a short clip of an interview with David Bowie that I love and have tried to keep in mind through all of my creative endeavors. I turned this into a comic just a few weeks ago. Recently I finished Atomic Habits by James Clear and there were several sections inside that reminded me of it: Pushing a little [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
This is the Year of Berry and the BeKyoot Artbook! I have been working hard on finally finishing Berry's Story and getting a BeKyoot Artbook put together. I am aiming to release them at SDCC this year! Inside the artbook will be tutorials as well as a ton of new artwork. You can get a sneak peek at what will be inside by following me on Twitter and Insta! I post new drawings every [...]
A New Year Begins... I am so excited for 2016. This is the year Berry's Story finally gets finished. This is the year I release an art/sketchbook of my recent series of traditional illustrations. I am working on another update for the shop, and several new products. I plan to take down the Warehouse Sale and relaunch will all new designs, sooo...if you want to pick up some of the stuff that is on [...]