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Fixing an Illustration That Just Doesn’t Work
As illustrators, we’ve all had that moment, you’re almost finished with a piece, but when you step back, something just feels off . The...

Happy Lee
Sep 272 min read


How to Use Visual Storytelling to Keep Culture and Language Alive
Every August, the Philippines celebrates Buwan ng Wika (National Language Month). It is meant to promote our national language,...

Happy Lee
Aug 282 min read


Behind The Mismatch Party
Go behind the scenes of “The Mismatch Party,” a personal illustration piece about joy, role reversal, and the magic of letting kids be themselves.

Happy Lee
Aug 61 min read


On Starting Again
After nearly a year-long pause from illustration, I'm easing back into the creative world—not with a rebrand or a big comeback, but with intention, small steps, and a deep love for storytelling. In this post, I reflect on rediscovering joy in art-making, navigating social media as an illustrator, and what it means to begin again.

Happy Lee
Aug 12 min read


Getting Paid as a Children's book Illustrator: It's Okay to Ask
This guide offers children's book illustrators straightforward advice on how to approach getting paid for their work. It emphasizes that it'

Happy Lee
May 17, 20244 min read


Trooper at the Beverly Hills Hotel Children's Book - Celebrity Review Success
As an illustrator, I had the amazing opportunity to bring to life the heartwarming story of Andrea Eastman and her loyal furry companion...

Happy Lee
Jun 7, 20232 min read


Unleashing the Magic of Mermaids: Behind the Scenes of Illustrating 'Ivy Discovers her M-E-R-M-A-I-D
Dive into the captivating world of children's book illustrations with my latest blog post, focusing on the enchanting mermaid book!

Happy Lee
May 3, 20232 min read


Fall watercolour illustrations
Follow me on a visual adventure as I capture the stunning beauty of fall in all its glory and bring the landscapes to life through my artist

Happy Lee
Nov 4, 20222 min read
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