KikoPaints 🔜 ACEN A04
@kikopaints.bsky.social
🇵🇭🇺🇸 | dialysis nurse + illustrator • lover of shonen anime & manga• chicago-based • she/her • next event: Anime Central A04
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This one finally made it out of my drafts after two years! 🥳🎉
Now to think of a perfect title for this piece… 🤔
Now to think of a perfect title for this piece… 🤔
May 4, 2025 at 1:17 AM
This one finally made it out of my drafts after two years! 🥳🎉
Now to think of a perfect title for this piece… 🤔
Now to think of a perfect title for this piece… 🤔
Studying values first makes color theory a bit less daunting.
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April 25, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Studying values first makes color theory a bit less daunting.
My former patient’s husband informed me yesterday that my patient passed unexpectedly. Presumably complications during surgery, not too long after her kidney transplant. It saddens me that she’s no longer with us. She was near and dear to me, another mom figure in my life. May she rest in peace. 😔
April 23, 2025 at 7:38 PM
My former patient’s husband informed me yesterday that my patient passed unexpectedly. Presumably complications during surgery, not too long after her kidney transplant. It saddens me that she’s no longer with us. She was near and dear to me, another mom figure in my life. May she rest in peace. 😔
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The only good thing about wearing glasses is sometimes I can take a break from seeing.
April 17, 2025 at 6:43 AM
The only good thing about wearing glasses is sometimes I can take a break from seeing.
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Our page on the C2E2 website for me and @kikopaints.bsky.social. Hope I get to see and meet other cool comics people this weekend! 🩵
April 10, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Our page on the C2E2 website for me and @kikopaints.bsky.social. Hope I get to see and meet other cool comics people this weekend! 🩵
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I can't believe I'm tabling at a convention as a professional comic book writer, with my friend @kikopaints.bsky.social . Come through, Chicago!
April 9, 2025 at 7:09 PM
I can't believe I'm tabling at a convention as a professional comic book writer, with my friend @kikopaints.bsky.social . Come through, Chicago!
Hello everyone! Super amped that C2E2 is almost here! This C2E2 exclusive print will be available for purchase for $15 at table X-12 of artist alley this coming weekend, April 11-13. Each purchase comes with a handwritten note of what C2E2 and Chicago mean to me and a free sticker!
April 9, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Hello everyone! Super amped that C2E2 is almost here! This C2E2 exclusive print will be available for purchase for $15 at table X-12 of artist alley this coming weekend, April 11-13. Each purchase comes with a handwritten note of what C2E2 and Chicago mean to me and a free sticker!
Creativity requires humanity. The refusal to be creative is counter to a human’s nature. I truly believe Miyazaki when he said that we are nearing the of times with AI. While artists fight for protection, tech bros are lobbying to keep AI unregulated, all to make money off of other people’s labor.
March 28, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Creativity requires humanity. The refusal to be creative is counter to a human’s nature. I truly believe Miyazaki when he said that we are nearing the of times with AI. While artists fight for protection, tech bros are lobbying to keep AI unregulated, all to make money off of other people’s labor.
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thinking about princess mononoke a lot, these days
March 27, 2025 at 7:51 PM
thinking about princess mononoke a lot, these days
I don’t understand blind loyalty. It’s like missing a critical brain faculty.
Yesterday, I saw what might have been the most cursed protester team up of all time.
A large group of pro-rodrigo duterte protesters joined up with a crowd of people waving Israeli flags, and together, they chanted about the evils of the ICC.
A large group of pro-rodrigo duterte protesters joined up with a crowd of people waving Israeli flags, and together, they chanted about the evils of the ICC.
March 17, 2025 at 7:53 PM
I don’t understand blind loyalty. It’s like missing a critical brain faculty.
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Check out this #C2E2 Starter Pack! Also hello to new friends! 👋🏼
Who's going to be tabling/exhibiting at #C2E2 next month? Comment below to get added, and I'll see you there!
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February 28, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Check out this #C2E2 Starter Pack! Also hello to new friends! 👋🏼
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Human art for human stories
February 22, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Human art for human stories
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Who is tabling or boothing at #c2e2 in Chicago in April?
Comment below and I’ll make a Starter Pack
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I’ll be there, booth 1575
Comment below and I’ll make a Starter Pack
Repost to spread the word
I’ll be there, booth 1575
February 22, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Who is tabling or boothing at #c2e2 in Chicago in April?
Comment below and I’ll make a Starter Pack
Repost to spread the word
I’ll be there, booth 1575
Comment below and I’ll make a Starter Pack
Repost to spread the word
I’ll be there, booth 1575
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i did a sort of mini-thread in someone's mentions about different pressure setting options in clip studio if anybody is curious haha. it's SO customizable, can help ease hand pain, make a brush work slightly differently in a perfect way, etc
if you go to file--> pen pressure settings, you'll get this dialogue box where you can just draw (lightly haha) with your natural hand and it'll adjust accordingly! it's super easy. you can also edit the curve yourself but that might be a good place to start!
February 19, 2025 at 4:41 PM
i did a sort of mini-thread in someone's mentions about different pressure setting options in clip studio if anybody is curious haha. it's SO customizable, can help ease hand pain, make a brush work slightly differently in a perfect way, etc
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This is on the OFFICIAL White House account. If this isn't your wake-up call I don't know what else to tell y'all. If you support this man in earnest and sincerity, you are no friend to me.
And just to add insult to injury, they are using an GenAI image.
And just to add insult to injury, they are using an GenAI image.
February 19, 2025 at 11:08 PM
This is on the OFFICIAL White House account. If this isn't your wake-up call I don't know what else to tell y'all. If you support this man in earnest and sincerity, you are no friend to me.
And just to add insult to injury, they are using an GenAI image.
And just to add insult to injury, they are using an GenAI image.
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become ungovernable
February 18, 2025 at 8:48 PM
become ungovernable
Avoiding all Super Bowl highlights including half time show until I get back home from Florida…
two men standing at podiums with flags behind them and a sign that says ap on it
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February 10, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Avoiding all Super Bowl highlights including half time show until I get back home from Florida…
#MEGACONOrlando2025 starts today! I’ll be at table A117 in the Artist Alley section for all four days. My shopping catalog is posted on my website and you can scan here too!
Happy to also share that I’m one of V1 Tech’s artist allegiance collabs. You can see my banner inside OCCC. See you there! ☺️
Happy to also share that I’m one of V1 Tech’s artist allegiance collabs. You can see my banner inside OCCC. See you there! ☺️
February 6, 2025 at 3:25 PM
#MEGACONOrlando2025 starts today! I’ll be at table A117 in the Artist Alley section for all four days. My shopping catalog is posted on my website and you can scan here too!
Happy to also share that I’m one of V1 Tech’s artist allegiance collabs. You can see my banner inside OCCC. See you there! ☺️
Happy to also share that I’m one of V1 Tech’s artist allegiance collabs. You can see my banner inside OCCC. See you there! ☺️
Me learning about the RossDraws issues:
February 5, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Me learning about the RossDraws issues:
On my last two shifts before clocking out for Megacon! 😁
January 31, 2025 at 1:40 PM
On my last two shifts before clocking out for Megacon! 😁
Never give up on your passion, no matter how hard it may seem. Growth is supposed to be painful and nonlinear. Trust the process and people will eventually notice. It will all be worth it. 💕
January 28, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Never give up on your passion, no matter how hard it may seem. Growth is supposed to be painful and nonlinear. Trust the process and people will eventually notice. It will all be worth it. 💕
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In case y'all weren't aware... being able to do art is a super power.
January 27, 2025 at 9:01 PM
In case y'all weren't aware... being able to do art is a super power.
This was a year in the making. We’re just starting and getting accepted together as a studio is such a feat! So excited to share our work!
My friend @kikopaints.bsky.social and I got accepted to C2E2! It’ll be my first time tabling at a convention
January 25, 2025 at 4:11 PM
This was a year in the making. We’re just starting and getting accepted together as a studio is such a feat! So excited to share our work!