Sleep and Zombie

I need sleep. Sleep is good. Lately I haven't been getting enough sleep. Its expected with a newborn baby. With an active toddler and a 3 month old...I sure am not getting any. So during the day I feel like zombie so I thought it would be funny to a Nanamation Zombie illustration.

Here is the latest artwork. It was created from sleep deprivation. It's mostly done. Well it is done but I like to run my artworks by my husband.

Cupcake Humor

 It could be the lack of sleep I am getting has made me slap happy or from watching too much Cupcake Wars on FoodNetwork, but here is a silly cupcake humor illustration I did. 

Lately its been taking a long time to finish one art piece. Before I could crank artwork much faster but with an active toddler, new infant, making meals and running house errands, my time is limited. Also on my spare time I rather be sleeping. So thanks for being patient with my updates. They will be coming but not as quick as before. 

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A little late but Happy Chinese New Year

Happy Chinese New Year...yeah I know I am late on this. With a newborn and a toddler - Nanamation has been on the back wagon for now but its slowly progressing. Hopefully as the kids get older I will have more time.

I was born in the year of the snake so its kinda a special year for me. So far the year has been great.

YUMMY SPAM!!!

One of my deepest darkest secrets is that I love SPAM. Yes,  the kind you get in a can. I don't eat it everyday or its an item that I carry in my pantry but I get a craving for it when I am having my kimchi stew or eating ramen.

Now if I was stuck on and island or was the last person on earth then I would consume it everyday as my protein intake.


When I go to my local korean grocery store, they have a big SPAM display so people won't forget to pick some up.

I like my SPAM fried with rice and a big bowl of kimchi stew.  How do you like your SPAM cooked?

This will be added to my 1 inch button collection for sale soon.

New Button Idea - Pocky Treats!

I just adore Pocky and the cute package it comes in.  My son loves Pocky as much as I do. He does things I tell him to earn his one Pocky cookie stick. In other words -  yes I bribe him to do things for Pocky sticks.  I know I am a bad parent but HEY it gets him to eat his veggies and potty training was easy for us. There is so many in a package that one box goes a long way for us since he gets one for doing something I tell him to.

Pocky how I love you!

This will be added to my 1 inch button collection for sale soon.

3 New Artworks

Here are 3 new artworks I have been working on. Adding the last few details but its pretty much done. Trying to get these done before my 2nd son arrives.

Oh wait lets not forget StarWars

In regards to my last post - http://nanamation.blogspot.com/2013/01/mommys-favorite-superhero.html


Lets not forget about Star Wars. Its all I hear about these days in my household.  Hey I am a female so I am all about women roles so Princess Leia would be my favorite of course.

Mommy's favorite SuperHero

So my son is into super heros like Batman, Spiderman and Superman. Mine would be have to be Wonderwoman. If Wonderwoman had kids and had a blog tips about balancing life w/kids, family and saving the world -- I would so be a dedicated follower but then again she has super powers. All mommy's should be given super powers. Life would be easier is all I am saying.

Happy New Year! 2013!

Happy New Year! 

IT has been a while since I have posted anything. A lot has been going on with my personal life. I left my contract work last October so I can refocus on my artwork. It has been a slow process but its been getting there. Also we are preparing the birth of our 2nd son who is due any day now. 

I am not sure how many shows I'll get to do this year but we will be at Comic Con San Diego in July. 

Survived another year at Comic Con 2012

Comic Con 2012 was crazy, wild and nutty. I give mad props to the attendees who fight the long lines and make their way to the crowded exhibit hall. It was exhausting time working the shows for 5 days but I had a great time. It was great to see familiar faces and meet new faces.  Going to these shows are great and inspire me to continue with my artwork.

Thanks everyone! See you all next year at Comic Con 2013!

I got to walk around a little bit and took a few pictures below.

Childhood memories! Pee Wee Herman and Bob Big Boy at my table!

Best costume I have seen so far!

Lego Hulk!!!!

Hello Kitty Street Fighter!!!

It has been a while since I posted anything.

Yeah sorry..it has been a while since I have posted anything or done any Nanamation work. After Comic Con SD 2011, I got busy with some things in my personal life. No not another baby. Just moving and I took a contract job that took up all my time. I also needed a break.

Now that things are settling in for me, I hope to get my work back on track!

New Ukulele Shirt

The print was such a success that I decided to do the Ukulele girl on a shirt. These will also be at Comic Con SD!

New Ninja Nanamation Shirt

The ninjas are back! These will be at Comic Con! Limited Sizes so get then while you can! My cute husband modeling the shirt. :D Sorry ladies he is taken.

Comic Con SD!!

Yup Nanamation finally got into Comic Con San Diego. I got in a few years ago and was wait listed because I made the mistake of not applying early for the year after. But I got a call early this summer that they had a cancellation and they have a spot for me! YAY!

If you are going this year, come visit me at my table at C-05.

Cherry Blossom Festival Week 2!

If you missed last weeks Cherry Blossom Festival then come this upcoming weekend! The parade is on Sunday so make sure to get there early! Nanamation will be outside on Buchanan and Post so come out! The weather should be nice..hopefully.

Cherry Blossom Festival in Japan Town San Francisco

If you guys missed me at Wondercon then come out and see me at the Cherry Blossom Festival. This week I will be at the New People Building. Come out for some good food and great art/crafts!

Chinese Zodiac Print

After careful thought I decided to offer the Chinese Zodiac characters as print only. I have a lot of requests from fans if I would print them on shirts. It is such a gamble that I will first try them as prints and if all goes well then I may expand to merchandise.

New Shirts and New Prints

If you don't follow my Facebook or Twitter, then it might be good time to start following me for faster news and new products.

If you haven't heard the buzz, I've added some new shirts on my store site. From now until the end of March (March 31, 2011) everything in the Nanamation Store will be on sale. The new shirts will also be on sale. Yup everything!  It is a pre-show sale with show prices.


Here are some new prints that I finished in time for my upcoming shows.  Unfortunately these are not available through the site yet.

Disater in Japan

I can't find the words to write on what has happened in Japan. News has become really hard to watch these days. My husband and I decided to donate funds to the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California.  Our friends were donating to JCCCNC and mentioned that one hundred percent of the donations will go directly towards citizen relief efforts in the most affected areas. However in the end it does not matter. Please just donate to your charity of choice. Thanks.

Wondercon and Cherry Blossom Festival in April

Make sure to check out my events page. I have a lot of shows coming up in April and I will have new shirts designs. The shirts go quickly so get them while you can!