Pike Place Market 2024
Jan
1
to Dec 31

Pike Place Market 2024

As an official Craftsperson at Pike Place Market, I set up my own “daystall” each week among a group of dedicated artisans. You can find me in the Crafts Market, usually in the roofed area across the street from Original Starbucks.

Q&A

What days are you at the Market?

I’m currently at the Market on Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays. You can check my schedule/location on my Instagram, which you can also use to message me!

Do you ship your artwork?

Yes, I have an online shop that ships worldwide! I manage it completely by myself (I sign/package/ship all the orders), and I’m constantly adding new products!

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GeekGirlCon 2024
Nov
9
to Nov 10

GeekGirlCon 2024

  • Seattle Convention Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

I’m so pleased to return to my eighth GeekGirlCon, one of my favorite PNW shows! I will be selling my artwork with my husband, Matt, as my helper. Hope to see you there!

My table at GeekGirlCon 2024!

Post-show write-up: GeekGirlCon 2024 was a very slow show for me and my neighbors. I remember that pre-pandemic, this was a bustling event with excellent sales. But this year was particularly bad, partly because customers were tightening their purse strings due to the recent election results. I still turned a small profit because I’m local, but my weekend numbers were 50% lower than last year (!) and 80% lower than my very best GeekGirlCon in 2018. It’s regrettable and not the fault of the GGC staff (who are always very organized and helpful), but it seems this show isn’t what it used to be.

That said, it’s always inspiring to see so many artists in their element, new and old. I would still return to GeekGirlCon 2025 (for the ninth time) since I’m just a short walk away from the Seattle Convention Center, but I can no longer count this show for the profits. Moving forward, I intend to focus on larger shows like ECCC and Pike Place Market (which is fantastic during the summer and holidays).

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Sakura-Con 2024
Mar
29
to Mar 31

Sakura-Con 2024

  • Seattle Convention Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

I’m incredibly excited to have gotten into Sakura-Con for the 2024 con season! It’s my first time back to this event since the pre-pandemic show in 2019, and this time, I’ll have a ton of new artwork as well as a charming helper. Matt and I will be here all weekend peddling my wares. We hope to see you there!

My upgraded table display at Sakura-Con 2024… so many canvas prints!

Post-show write-up: This was an objectively fantastic show, and things went very smoothly with Matt as my helper all weekend! I was right next to one of my friends from Pike Place Market, Cathy of Catshy Crafts (what are the odds?), and directly across from the food court. My location really couldn’t have been any better this year! This translated into significant sales all weekend, especially on Saturday, but it seems that sales still haven’t returned to their pre-pandemic high back when I had a record-setting con at Sakura-Con 2018. Maybe someday we’ll get back up there!

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GeekGirlCon 2023
Oct
7
to Oct 8

GeekGirlCon 2023

  • Seattle Convention Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

I’m so pleased to return to my seventh GeekGirlCon, and my first time back since the pre-pandemic 2019 convention! After a busy and stellar year at Pike Place Market, I’ve decided that since I’m always 50-60% prepped for a show at any given moment, I should do more conventions during the off-season.

Post-show write-up: GeekGirlCon 2023 turned out to be a chill and relaxing (read: slow) affair; the show floor had expanded significantly to include twice as many vendors as before. I got to know several of my talented neighbors, all of whom opined that sales were slower than in previous years. I was fortunate enough to be situated next to the food court and resting area, so while sales weren’t exactly booming, the event was still well worth my time. Local shows at the Seattle Convention Center are exceedingly easy for me to attend since I live downtown, so I hope to do more shows at the SCC next year!

Matt was my helpful assistant all day Saturday, and he kept me entertained and well-fed throughout the day. All in all, I had a great time and I’ll be back again next year if they’ll have me!

My table set-up at GeekGirlCon 2023!

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Hyphen Asian Food & Culture: Featured Artist
Jul
1
to Jul 30

Hyphen Asian Food & Culture: Featured Artist

  • Hyphen Asian Food and Culture (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

When I first discovered Hyphen in Belltown, I was struck by how beautifully curated the space was, a celebration of Asian culture and food. The owners Youn and Takeshi have created a charming shop complete with a taste-testing station for their plethora of Asian condiments, books, stationary, and art-covered walls (which is where I come in!). I’m thrilled to have my artwork featured for the entire month of July, and I’ll also be selling my work in person on July 14 from 6-9PM for a special pop-up event!

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Pike Place Market 2023
Feb
1
to Dec 31

Pike Place Market 2023

As an official Craftsperson at Pike Place Market, I set up my own “daystall” each week among a group of dedicated artisans. You can find me in the Crafts Market, usually in the roofed area across the street from Le Panier.

Year-end write-up: Following my lay-off at the beginning of the year from my game studio job, I sold more days at Pike Place Market in 2023 than in all of my previous years. After a slow start in the spring, I enjoyed record-setting sales in the summer months and again during the holidays (throughout December). Sales were higher than expected and I felt extremely fortunate to set up shop each day at such a world-famous tourist attraction, where my work reached thousands(!) of happy customers per year. In 2024 I plan to sell even more days (shooting for 150!) and focus on having a larger product selection of original paper-cut pieces, stickers, and postcards in addition to the poster prints that make up the majority of my sales.

My 2023 Pike Place Market display set-up

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Pike Place Market 2022
Feb
1
to Dec 31

Pike Place Market 2022

As an official Craftsperson at Pike Place Market, I set up my own “daystall” each week among a group of dedicated artisans. You can find me in the Crafts Market, usually in the roofed area across the street from Le Panier.

For 2022 my Market hours have been cut short because I got a full-time game studio job! I will try my best to be at the Market each Sunday from 10-4!

End-of-year write-up: I ended up selling a mere 10 days in 2022, having spent the better part of the year working full-time for PerBlue, a mobile game studio. For whatever reason, I truly believed that I would have the time/energy to set up and break down a craft fair booth each weekend, but once work started up that proved to be untenable almost immediately. Ah well, live and learn!

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Emerald City Comic Con 2021
Dec
2
to Dec 5

Emerald City Comic Con 2021

  • Washington State Convention Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

It feels so good to have conventions back again after such a long pandemic! I will be in the Artist Alley section, come look for Wendi Chen Art! Hope to see you there!

Post-show write-up: I had a wonderful four days at ECCC, connecting with con regulars I’ve befriended over the years and meeting new friends as well. Initially, I was very worried because Thursday attendance/sales were extremely slow, but things picked up on Friday and I ended up having an excellent show sales-wise. Attendance was definitely lower than previous years due to the pandemic, but sales were excellent and nearly at pre-pandemic levels, so I really can’t complain. My talented friend James Doppelhammer was my assistant for all four days and I really appreciated the help! With his help, things went very smoothly and I was well-rested and well-fed for the entire show. This was probably the smoothest con I’ve ever had, and I’m so thrilled to return to the convention scene!

My artist alley booth display at ECCC 2021!

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GeekGirlCon 2019
Nov
16
to Nov 17

GeekGirlCon 2019

  • Washington State Conference Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

For my last show of 2019, I’m very happy to be returning to Geek Girl Con for the 6th year in a row! This show is consistently great without ever being overwhelming (unlike the 4-day Thunderdome that ECCC has become), and it provides such a wholesome, safe environment for its attendees. I’ll have a bunch of prints that I’m retiring this year, so if you see something you like, be sure to grab it before it’s gone. Hope to see you there!

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Bellingham Comicon 2019
Oct
19
10:00 AM10:00

Bellingham Comicon 2019

One of my last shows Fall Convention Season will be at Bellingham Comicon, Oct. 24 from 10AM to 5PM at the Ferndale Events Center!

Post show write-up: BCC is always such a well-run show. Unfortunately, this year I ran into transportation troubles when my car rental canceled last-minute on me. I had to book a new car the morning of the event at twice the usual rate, then I had to wait outside the rental place for 2 hours with all my con gear before the car was ready. So I wasn’t able to set-up on the show floor until after 12 PM! Despite missing the first 3 hours of the show, sales were still pretty solid and the attendees were enthusiastic and friendly. Minor catastrophe aside, I had a great time and I will always return to this show if they’ll have me!

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ACE Comic Con Seattle 2019
Jun
28
to Jun 30

ACE Comic Con Seattle 2019

When my friend Johnson Do invited me to table at ACE Comic Con Seattle, I was initially a bit hesitant because I had never heard of it before. That said, the show boasted an impressive roster of celebrity guests that rivalled that of SDCC - Marvel superstars Chris Evans, Josh Brolin, Zoe Saldana, and Jeremy Renner were all schedule to come. More than a little bit starstruck, I decided to spring for a full 8-foot table in the Artist Alley.

… After which, I promptly made an impulse purchase for a Photo-Op with Chris Evans and Josh Brolin. :> Since I had a profitable Spring convention season, I figured I deserved to treat myself to a couple’a Hollywood hunks:

We went to prom with Thanos and Captain America!

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Denver Pop Culture Con 2019
May
31
to Jun 2

Denver Pop Culture Con 2019

  • Colorado Convention Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

I’m so excited to be vending at the Denver Pop Culture Con on May 31 - June 2! This event marks the very first time that I’ll be transporting my entire convention booth set-up on an airplane, and I’m just a touch nervous about it. Wish me luck, hope to see you there!

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Kino Artist Alley 2018
Dec
1
11:00 AM11:00

Kino Artist Alley 2018

This was a lovely pop-up artist alley, and I even scored a perfectly situated table right outside the front entrance of Kinokuniya bookstore! Big thanks to Rhodora for all her hard work planning this event, and to Cheryl for being my table mate!

My table set-up at Kinokuniya Seattle, shared with the lovely Cheryl Wang

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Neon Universe Stevengelion
Nov
10
to Nov 11

Neon Universe Stevengelion

  • Fremont Abbey Arts Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This one-day event dedicated to Steven Universe was SO. MUCH. FUN!! I went in with zero expectations, and was met with decent sales and a giant bouncy gym. A giant indoor bouncy gym during an art show, you say? But why, you ask? Why NOT, I say!

So yeah, I spent an estimated 30 minutes hopping around inside the bouncy gym. At one point I dragged in my friend Rhodora to join me in the bouncy gym. I am a professional artist, please take me seriously.

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Geek Girl Con 2018
Oct
27
to Oct 28

Geek Girl Con 2018

  • Washington State Convention Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

I’m so happy to return to Geek Girl Con for the 5th year in a row! It’s crazy to think that I’ve been selling at conventions since 2014. So much has changed since then, but what remains is that Geek Girl Con is one of my favorite shows for how relaxed and inclusive it always feels. My dear friend Yuuki Jia assisted me at my booth this year, which happened to be located in the best spot on the entire show floor! I felt so lucky and I hope to keep doing this show for years to come!

Me and Yuuki at my perfectly located Exhibitor’s Table :>

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Anime Expo 2018
Jul
5
to Jul 8

Anime Expo 2018

  • Los Angeles Convention Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

I had such a blast attending Anime Expo for the first time and visiting friends in LA/Burbank! Special thanks to the amazing Betsy Bauer for the tour of Dreamworks Animation - the studio campus seriously looks like a five-star resort! This trip was SO much fun, I hope to be back next year!

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Jerk Shack: Artist Feature
Jun
23
5:00 PM17:00

Jerk Shack: Artist Feature

I’m proud to announce that my artwork is now hanging on the walls of Trey LaMont’s Jerk Shack, home of the best Caribbean food in Seattle! The owner and head chef, Trey LaMont, loves to support artists and happened to like my art. I’ve sampled literally every item on his menu and I heartily recommend all of it. (My personal fave is the Caribbean white fish with plantains - be sure to try it!)

Big thanks to Lost-Boy for helping me hang up my canvas art… this restaurant was actually where we had our first date, so it seemed fitting!

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Raw Artists Presents: MAGNIFY
Jun
20
to Jun 21

Raw Artists Presents: MAGNIFY

This year I was invited to join Raw Artists, a network of independent artists from across the globe. They were holding an event in Seattle called “Magnify,” a curated exhibit highlighting visual artists and live dancers/musicians. Sign-up and pre-show organization was smooth, so I was keen to give this show a shot despite its steep entry price. 

Post show write-up: When I arrived, I discovered that the venue was a tiny bar/club blaring incredibly loud stage music throughout the program. The live musicians and dancers were clearly the main draw, and many of the artists (who had overpaid for their tables) tried to complain that the noise level was not conducive to chatting up customers or making sales. It became clear that the visual artists were placed there as an afterthought, for set dressing. I personally found this to be unacceptable for an event that charged hundreds of dollars per table, on par with exhibitor’s booths at ECCC… which has a massive targeted audience and is hugely profitable. I definitely won’t be coming back.

Lost-Boy was my ride and helper, and he valiantly helped me make the best of a dud show. Fortunately all my other shows this year have been solid, so I recovered quickly!

Brought out my new canvas art, hot from the printer :)

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Summer Mahouto Market 2018
Jun
9
to Jun 10

Summer Mahouto Market 2018

  • Yesler Community Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

I’m proud to be tabling at the very last Mahouto Market, a fantastic show curated/planned by a talented team of local female artists! Thank you all for making this show amazing for so many artists!

Artist Alley displays are my superpower after years of doing these shows :D

At my table with helpers Yumi and Lost-Boy (u w u)

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Google AAPI Heritage Month
May
31
4:00 PM16:00

Google AAPI Heritage Month

Thanks to a reference from my friend Xib, I got invited to table at a small arts festival celebrating AAPI Heritage Month at Google Fremont! It was a short and sweet affair, but I admit I was pretty excited to check out the fancy Google campus and eat their free food!

Post show write-up: It was really fun catching up with my neighbours since I knew literally everyone at the show. Xib, Aimee, Hannako, and Kiri were all there - Asian artists represent!

David was my driver/helper/booth babe, because we actually found his car! Funny story time: we spent the better part of the other night walking around Downtown Seattle in search of his car, a brand new Toyota Avalon. He drove down for our date night, we played DDR and had dinner, and then he proceeded to completely forget where he parked his car. I found this to be hilarious and endearing, but he looked really stressed and embarrassed about it all night. So I had to resist the urge to laugh at him until we finally found his car in a Diamond parking lot after walking around aimlessly for nearly 3 hours. (I have a silly “cellphone nickname” for all my friends, and his nickname is now “Lost-Boy.”) Alls well that ends well, and I’d say it was honestly one of the most fun date nights I’ve had.

I was annoyed about one thing at the end of the night, though: I freaking lost at “321 Stars” in DDR. >:C

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Seven Lions: Chronicles
May
12
6:00 PM18:00

Seven Lions: Chronicles

I'm very excited to announce that I'll be live painting during the Seven Lions: Chronicles concert, at the WaMu Theater on Saturday, May 12 from 6-11PM! Seven Lions is an amazing musician responsible for some of my favorite work music, so I'm psyched to be a part of this amazing show!

I'll have my trusty iPad Pro + Apple Pencil digital painting set-up hooked up to an HDTV monitor, along with a bunch of my art prints for sale. Feel free to stop by and chat with me about art/music/life!

Post show write-up: When I arrived at the venue, I was very pleased to see fellow game artists Marisa Erven and Jenn Ravenna on the show floor!

Jenn was kind enough to lend me the cable I needed to hook up my iPad Pro to the HDTV monitor (I left mine at home, which incited much panic on my end), and David was there with flowers for moral support. After that, I was set-up and live painting in a matter of minutes, and was able to enjoy the excellent live set by Seven Lions. Thanks to Stan Shkrobor for the invite, I had a blast!

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Sakura-Con 2018
Mar
30
to Apr 1

Sakura-Con 2018

  • Washington State Convention Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

I'm very excited to be returning to the Artist Alley at Sakura-Con 2018 with my good friend Yuuki Jia as my helper! It's been a couple years since I've done this convention, but it remains one of my favorites!

Post show write-up: Holy moly. This was my most profitable show of all time - nearly hit $7K in sales! I don’t know what it was about this year (location, maybe?), but I was super busy all weekend, and I almost sold out of everything! Last month’s ECCC was phenomenal as well, so that makes two back-to-back shows with record-setting profits. Just wow!

I’m so immensely grateful to my friend Yuuki for offering her table to me. I pretty much never get into this show on my own, so I had resigned myself to not doing it this year. So when Yuuki got a table and wasn’t able to go, she gave her spot to me, and brought me a bunch of drinks/snacks during the show! TwT She’s the best!!

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Emerald City Comic Con 2018
Mar
1
to Mar 4

Emerald City Comic Con 2018

  • Washington State Convention Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

I'm super excited to be returning to ECCC 2018 after a 2-year absence, and I'm especially excited to be sharing a booth with the Comicon Islanders, a coterie of talented local artists curated by my friend Ken Taya!

You can cycle through the images above to view everyone's ECCC profile badge, designed by Ken! All of us will be at Booth #502 from March 1-4 at the WSCC, so stop by to visit our multi-artist group:

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Holiday Mahouto Market
Dec
9
to Dec 10

Holiday Mahouto Market

I'm excited to be selling my work at the Holiday Mahouto Market, which takes place at Nagomi Tea House in the International District! I'll have all kinds of cute and seasonal art, so stop by to do some holiday shopping.

Post show write-up: As usual, I had no qualms about trusting that the ladies behind Mahouto Market would put together busy and well-run show. Attendance and sales were solid, and I had a fun time seeing friends and doodling MHA fan art at my table!

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