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Summer Breeze – June 2025 Patreon Rewards
Summer Breeze – June 2025 Patreon Rewards
This month’s Patreon collection, Summer Breeze, was created during a month of travel and quiet early-summer moments. Soft pink walls, blue shutters, a bright coastline, and small boats drifting under warm... Read more...
Selling to the EU as a Small Creative Business – What You Need to Know About GPSR
Selling to the EU as a Small Creative Business – What You Need to Know About GPSR
Note: This article is currently available in Chinese only. The full explanation and detailed breakdown are written in Chinese. As more small creative businesses begin selling internationally, many creators have... Read more...
Breakfast with Meow – May 2025 Patreon Rewards
Breakfast with Meow – May 2025 Patreon Rewards
This month’s Patreon collection, Breakfast with Meow, is inspired by quiet mornings, slow routines, and a slightly sleepy cat enjoying pancakes and warm syrup. It is a gentle daydream I’ve been... Read more...
Tools I Wish I Knew When Starting My Illustration Small Business
Tools I Wish I Knew When Starting My Illustration Small Business
Note: This article is currently available in Chinese only. This English post highlights the ideas behind it, but the full content is written in Chinese. When I first started my... Read more...
New Video: Painting in Green Tones – Draw With Me
New Video: Painting in Green Tones – Draw With Me
A new studio video is now live. In this episode, I paint a quiet, soft scene using only green tones. It’s a calm, slow-paced draw-with-me style video—something you can enjoy... Read more...
A Birthday Gift That’s Not Just Pretty — But Personal
A Birthday Gift That’s Not Just Pretty — But Personal
Let’s be honest: buying gifts is hard. You want something meaningful, not generic. Beautiful, but not overdone. Personal, but not too cheesy. That’s exactly why I created “I’m Not Sorry... Read more...
Why I Quit Print-On-Demand (P.O.D) for My Art Shop
Why I Quit Print-On-Demand (P.O.D) for My Art Shop
If you’ve been following me for a while, you probably know that I started my shop using P.O.D (Print-On-Demand). Why? Because it was easy. And honestly? I was just being... Read more...
April 2025 Patreon Rewards – Rabbits with the Strawberries (Easter Collection)
April 2025 Patreon Rewards – Rabbits with the Strawberries (Easter Collection)
April’s Patreon rewards were created during a quiet stretch in my studio, and I’m excited to finally share this month’s illustration: a soft, spring-inspired piece featuring gentle bunnies, strawberries, and... Read more...
Before Starting an Online Shop: Wix, Squarespace, or Shopify? — A Quick Guide for New Creators
Before Starting an Online Shop: Wix, Squarespace, or Shopify? — A Quick Guide for New Creators
Before opening my online store, I struggled with the same question many new creators face: Which platform should I choose — Wix, Squarespace, or Shopify?   Here’s a simplified breakdown... Read more...
Ziyi Studio Patreon – March 2025 Free Wallpaper Release
Ziyi Studio Patreon – March 2025 Free Wallpaper Release
March 2025 introduced the first free digital reward for all Ziyi Studio Patreon members: a spring-themed phone wallpaper inspired by Japan, featuring Mount Fuji and soft cherry blossom tones. This... Read more...
Ziyi Studio Patreon Mail Club – March 2025 Launch
Ziyi Studio Patreon Mail Club – March 2025 Launch
March 2025 marked the official beginning of the Ziyi Studio Patreon Mail Club. This was the first month I fully opened my Patreon membership after leaving my job to focus... Read more...
Which one is better for beginners? The difference between Acrylic Gouache and Gouache.
Which one is better for beginners? The difference between Acrylic Gouache and Gouache.
When beginners start exploring painting, many choose watercolor as their medium. However, aside from watercolor, did you know that another popular medium is gouache? On Threads, one of the most... Read more...