Instead of sharing the usual offerings from big brands, this year I’ve decided to share a selection of unique gift ideas from fellow independent artists, illustrators, and designers from around the world who are working hard to make a living doing what they love (and some of my products, too).

September was a huge month for me that I’ll never forget. I was fortunate enough to travel to Japan for the second time this year—not for language school, but to participate in an artist residency at the beautiful Almost Perfect gallery in Kuramae, Tokyo. Situated in a renovated 100-year-old rice shop…

日本人の友達とフォロワーのみなさん！2月27日から3月30日まで東京に行きます。その時に販売しているアートプリント、エナメルピン、ステッカー、ワッペンなどを持っていくつもりです。もし手渡しでもよしければ会ってお渡しします。

My first event as a vendor was a success!

From July 14-16 I attended the Hyper Japan Festival in London as a first-time vendor where I launched my Geri Draws Japan illustrations and goods. Since getting back from my trip to Japan in February, I’ve been planning, designing, printing, packaging, and stressing over getting every last detail right.