Mind the Creative Gap

This interview quote from Ira Glass was one of the things that got me cartooning. In the original interview, he talks how we have better taste as creatives than what we are able to produce when we start out. That has always stuck with me.

Not the Most Fun Thing

To be honest...

Living the Consequences

Sometimes I wish there was an "undo" button IRL :p

Event: Carousel at the Society of Illustrators

Excited to be performing with this line-up at tonight's Brooklyn Book Festival event!

Tickets: https://www.societyillustrators.org/events/carousel-comics-performances

Sketchbook: Weekend Self-Care

A few throwback weekend self-care cartoons. Link to view images; click on the right arrow to scroll through the post.

Broken Heart Forgiveness

Okay, take your time, I'll wait.

The Weight of Lessons Yet Unlearned

Be brave. You have to.

Sketchbook page: Rainy Day, Resting Face

Umbrella moods ;)

Thanks For Being There For Me

I'm overwhelmed by your love and support. Thank you.

Update: Goodbye to Daily Cartooning

7 years ago, I started my practice of daily cartooning. It was the best thing I ever did for myself. 

Today, I'm starting a new full-time job. 

I'll continue writing and cartooning, but I decided to let go of my daily cartooning practice. 

It makes me a little sad, but I think it's necessary for me to grow and make room to to take on other creative projects. Maybe this will make me a better artist.

It's not really a goodbye. For now, I'll scale back to doing comic strips on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Thanks to everyone who has read along and cheered me on over the years. It has meant everything to me. 

Stay tuned for new and different projects ahead. 

For All The Times My Heart Was Broken

- I forgive myself :)

A Repeat Pattern

And really annoying part of the human condition.

Dating in your 20s versus dating in your 30s

Observations from someone who doesn't know anything about dating.

Let Me Explain

When I'm not at my best, I want to say to people around me -

"Best Life" Alternatives

I'm out here, representing. ;)

Save Some Energy

Life is hard enough as it is.

A Daily Disappointment

Daily fantasy.

Depression Is Not My Favorite Place

A no fun zone, when you're in it.

Overly Complicated Animals

Portrait of a tortured soul ;)

Time-Lapse of Me Watching "Crazy Rich Asians" Opening Weekend

I thought I was too old to cry at a romantic comedy and I am.

But I still walked out of the theater, sobbing. I wasn't crying for anything that happened in the movie. It was more like why I cried for Killmonger's tortured character in Marvel's Black Panther: they were tears of recognition. 

It's a feeling related to this old cartoon. Representation matters.

Not everybody's going to cry. Crazy Rich Asians is a super fun, high-fashion, foodie crowd-pleaser, but there's a special wink-nod in the movie for Asians who grew up in the West. Thanks to Jon M. Chu, Kevin Kwan, and the crazy beautiful cast and crew.

If you can, check it out this opening weekend. Hoping its success opens doors for more diverse stories to be told.