Meet DerpyKaichu, a Malaysian illustrator who works full-time as a general physician! She's grown a committed following sharing her charming original characters, relatable comics... and of course, her cats. She shares her insights into balancing her work and art, working the convention scene, and what drives her to create!

In this episode, she shares:

✔️ How her hectic work influences the tone of her art

✔️ Her experience reconnecting with art and the local convention scene

✔️ Her plans for expanding on her work and her original characters

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⏱️ Timestamps

0:00 Teaser

0:55 Intro

2:03 How did she start drawing?

3:39 Balancing humour and vulnerability

4:19 Finding Inspiration

5:32 What was her mindset when she first started posting on Instagram?

7:07 Three things she did right

8:42 Dealing with pressure and art block9:25 Full-time or No?9:40 On Making Merch

11:22 DerpyKaichu's Creative Process

11:56 On Generative AI and the Artistic Process

13:12 Plans for the Future14:05 Tips on Making Original Characters

14:58 Balancing Passion and Money

16:00 Projects for the Future16:31 Advice for Aspiring Artists

19:06 Outro

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