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I publish a monthly email called 5 Things Inspiring Me, featuring five inspiring topics ranging from artists, books, podcasts, and small businesses that I discovered that month. I also like to share my process and reflections on being a self-taught artist.

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5 Things Inspiring Me This Month: January 2022

5 Things Inspiring Me This Month: January 2022

Happy new year! Excited to kick off my first newsletter of 2022.Some updates from me: 1) The nomadic life of Chie continues with epic surf adventures in Hawaii and California....

5 Things Inspiring Me This Month: January 2022

Happy new year! Excited to kick off my first newsletter of 2022.Some updates from me: 1) The nomadic life of Chie continues with epic surf adventures in Hawaii and California....

The Art of Balance: Pt. 1 Work-Work-Life

The Art of Balance: Pt. 1 Work-Work-Life

The thing I’ve struggled with most since I started lettering in 2015 is finding balance between my day job, creative projects, and personal life. Let’s be real…

The Art of Balance: Pt. 1 Work-Work-Life

The thing I’ve struggled with most since I started lettering in 2015 is finding balance between my day job, creative projects, and personal life. Let’s be real…

The Art of Imitation: Adopt the Thought Process

The Art of Imitation: Adopt the Thought Process

When I started lettering in 2015, my heroes were female lettering artists like Lauren Hom, Jessica Hische, and Jennet Liaw. Every time I took out my notebook to…

The Art of Imitation: Adopt the Thought Process

When I started lettering in 2015, my heroes were female lettering artists like Lauren Hom, Jessica Hische, and Jennet Liaw. Every time I took out my notebook to…

The Art of Longevity: Play the Infinite Game

The Art of Longevity: Play the Infinite Game

The best ideas come when you step away from your busy life. I used to have terrible habits that led to vicious cycles of anxiety and creative block. I wanted...

The Art of Longevity: Play the Infinite Game

The best ideas come when you step away from your busy life. I used to have terrible habits that led to vicious cycles of anxiety and creative block. I wanted...

The Art of Boredom: Create Space for Yourself

The Art of Boredom: Create Space for Yourself

The best ideas come when you step away from your busy life. I used to have terrible habits that led to vicious cycles of anxiety and creative block. I wanted...

The Art of Boredom: Create Space for Yourself

The best ideas come when you step away from your busy life. I used to have terrible habits that led to vicious cycles of anxiety and creative block. I wanted...

Free Resource: Creative Podcast Roundup

Free Resource: Creative Podcast Roundup

I began lettering in 2015 with no prior experience in design or illustration. I felt like a fish out of water, unfamiliar with the tools and terminology required to make...

Free Resource: Creative Podcast Roundup

I began lettering in 2015 with no prior experience in design or illustration. I felt like a fish out of water, unfamiliar with the tools and terminology required to make...