vickisigh

march mail has arrived + thank you patrons! ^^💖

hello! 🌼

march rewards came in from the printers yesterday and they turned out rather handsomely. :D I went with a glitter finish on the sticker since I think it fits the fun and energetic vibe of the sticker perfectly. these two make such a cute pair, I'm excited to get them out to you soon!

also, I wanted to take a moment to say thank you for your support on patreon. I feel so happy getting to make art for a living and you being here helps so much in making that my reality. I'm glad you feel connected to my art in some way and I hope to keep learning and making things that can help us see and appreciate the beauty of this world. the artworks I make are love letters to life and recognition that beauty can be found in each day. so, thank you for allowing me to continue sharing that love with you all.

✦ vicki

i love drawing :D

have recently gone back to basics and been doing a ton of drawing with pencil and paper. it's been so fun relearning tools I once used almost exclusively and experimenting with markmarking. I had forgotten how versatile pencils are and how you can use them to produce so many different types of lines, textures, and shades. I find myself so excited to just draw anything that interests me and figure out how I like to convey subjects when I don't have to take into account secondary elements like color. sketching traditionally has been a fun way to learn through observation and train my eye to better understand things like scale and space when I don't have digital tools to adjust things in post. the beauty of limitations, I am repeatedly learning, strikes once again ⋆˚꩜｡

april wallpapers 𖦹 🩵💖☀️

hello!

that's right, you know what time it is. new month? new wallpapers. :D I think this month's pieces turned out nicely, my heart feels a little lighter when I see them, y'know? could always use some of that haha. to get your wallpapers, just download the files attached to this post and you're good to go. hope you have a nice month~

as always,

⭐ vicki

April postcard + sticker 🩵💖☀️ pastel sunrise

hello!

spring has fully popped up and I'm feeling so refreshed by all the new growth from plants coming back to life after winter. I wanted to make something light and airy to match the energy I've received from seeing the world fill with color again. I felt drawn to a rainbow pastel palette and let the ideas grow from there.

want to look through old postcards and stickers I designed? click here to check out the gallery of rewards from previous years (no longer available for purchase).

above: I loved the idea of depicting a sunrise in its explosive and renewed splendor through changing colors in flowing hair. one of my favorite things is watching how the sky transitions from night, to dawn, to morning, and so on. it reminds me that this world is always in motion and changing and that we are experiencing that continual cycle within ourselves as well.

and this month's sticker! the rainbow pastel palette feels so magical and playful, so I wanted to lean into that energy by drawing something that carries a sense of motion. I thought shooting stars would pair beautifully with the idea and help the artwork come to life.

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This month's postcard and sticker are available for galaxy, eclipse, and interstellar patrons!

☆ galaxy - postcard ONLY ($10)

☆ eclipse - sticker ONLY ($10)

☆ interstellar - postcard AND sticker ($15)

Interested in a print and sticker of your own? Make sure to pledge anytime during April! These postcard prints and stickers are limited edition and will not be reprinted. Prints are 4"x6" and stickers are ~3.5". TBD: stickers may come with additional finishing details (eg: holo, glitter, etc.). So if you're interested definitely hop on it! <3 International patrons are welcome!

When will my rewards ship?

Want other rewards? By becoming my patron you get access to:

❤ Patreon-exclusive sketchbook tours

❤ Art tutorials and speedpaints for patrons

❤ my Patreon discord server

Join the community today~ ^^<3

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

⭐ Vicki

painting & scribbling 🎨🌼 big sketchdump :)

been having a lot of fun putting all my various art supplies to use. I kept saving them for a time when I felt more ready, til I started having a sneaking suspicion that that moment would never come. so I opted to just jump in and enjoy the process. color pencil & marker combo is absolutely god-tier. oil pastels and paints are really fun as well, but man, the cleanup? not as fun. I've had two containers of paint water evaporating outside for days now. xD but yeah, loving traditional supplies lately and learn so much every time I use them!

genshin sketches from yesterday's stream! ^_^💜

thanks so much for hanging out yesterday, I had a lot of fun yapping with y'all and drawing pretty genshin ladies. :D if you missed the stream you can watch the vod here.

livestreaming drawing, come hang out on a chill sunday :D

come join us! doing some traditional sketchbooking today ^^

https://www.youtube.com/live/qLIu67vWryA?si=BgYFIM-dp5NNyTPX

jinxes

felt compelled to draw Jinx and her fun hair! love that I've emotionally recovered enough from the show's ending again to draw her. ^_^ been practicing simpler lines lately as I have a tendency to overdo them, which often results in messy and hard to read drawings. boy do I love to make things flowery and complicated 😍😍😍 jinx was the perfect character to practice with since her design is so legible, which helped me better focus on conveying her personality and energy instead of getting caught up in intricate outfit details.

all February mail shipped out! 🌱

hello! ✩

all mail tiers have shipped as of March 21. I hope y'all enjoy your mail and thank you so much for your support last month! <3

to see when your mail will arrive or if you have other questions, please visit my monthly mail FAQ.

have a lovely day!

✦ vicki

livestream hang this sunday! :]

hello!

I'll be doing some sketching on stream this sunday March 23 @ 1 pm PST. it'll be through youtube, so as long as you have an account you'll be able to join. I'll post the link once I've started. it'll be a chill hangout, hope to see you there! :D

spring ootds! 🌼🌷🌸

went out a lot the past few days and took the opportunity to dress up! that + the warmer spring weather has been inspiring me to get more creative and colorful with my outfits. I've been experimenting with layering again (a styling trick I used a lot growing up) and it's fun seeing what new combinations have sprung out of my wardrobe as a result. :D it's making me look at my clothes in a whole new way, which is really exciting! also got a haircut last week and it feels soo good not to have heavy hair weighing me down anymore. xD it's been decades since I've had my hair this short, so it was a transformative experience and I'm loving the new length. ^^

fashion girl revolution 🌹

thanks for the request! :]

haven't drawn these queens in such a long time, I was due for a sketch of them! I really do love drawing fun fashion at the end of the day, after all these years chuckles to self 

february mail has arrived! 🌱🐌🧚

hello! ヽ(*・ω・)ﾉ

february's rewards have come in from the printers and they look splendid! the colors came out so vibrantly and have been a nice reminder of spring amidst a recent onset of rain and dark, cloudy days. I've begun to see signs of spring in my garden though, which has been really fun and exciting!

ft. my lemon tree which has had a ton of baby leaves come in~

I'll get to packing rewards and aim to get them sent out by next week. thanks so much for your support last month, hope you have a lovely day!

✦ vicki

bright colors make me happy

been having lotsa fun lately sketchbooking with traditional art supplies! put my recently acquired set of prismacolors to the test with some tombows and they're a dream to draw and blend with, I'm v satisfied with the purchase. =v= I just love seeing how supplies interact on the page, it scratches an itch in my monkey brain when colors overlap or textures emerge. it's honestly therapeutic and a nice way to take a break from screens when I've had too much of the computer. :-)

reminder to update your address!

hello!

I've been getting mail sent back to me due to address issues, so here's a regular reminder to check that your shipping info is accurate if you're in a mail reward tier. to update your info, follow the instructions on this support page. especially if you've moved recently, make sure to change your address on patreon so I can send your rewards to the right place.

thank you!

vicki

march wallpapers 🍎💖🍰

hello! 🐥

got a new set of wallpapers ready to slap on your screens! I have both my phone and desktop set to the sticker artwork and it's super cute, highly recommend! to get your wallpapers, just download the files attached to this post and you're good to go. ^^ wishing you all a lovely month!

as always,

⭐ vicki

March postcard + sticker 🍎💖🍰 welcome 2 my blog! (≧▽≦)/

hello! (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧

lately, I've been reflecting on my relationship with the internet and how it's evolved over time. I'm a child of the '90s and simply put, the internet was vastly different a few decades ago, an era commonly referred to as web 1.0. I have a lot of fondness for early internet and the experience of using computers. they were, and still are, portals through which I discovered new music, art, and ideas that have greatly inspired and shaped the artist I've become.

want to look through old postcards and stickers I designed? click here to check out the gallery of rewards from previous years (no longer available for purchase).

above: I don't know how to code, but if I did, I'd want my website to look a lil something like this! :D I have a soft spot for early internet aesthetics from old websites where I spent a lot of my time growing up. I find the explosive color palettes and overcrowded and interactive decorations bursting with personality and charm.

and this month's sticker! I've been playing around with graphic design more in my art lately and keep trying to push my practice in measured efforts. I often feel out of my element, because there's so much to learn and it's fun! it really is an art in and of itself!

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This month's postcard and sticker are available for galaxy, eclipse, and interstellar patrons!

☆ galaxy - postcard ONLY ($10)

☆ eclipse - sticker ONLY ($10)

☆ interstellar - postcard AND sticker ($15)

Interested in a print and sticker of your own? Make sure to pledge anytime during March! These postcard prints and stickers are limited edition and will not be reprinted. Prints are 4"x6" and stickers are ~3.5". TBD: stickers may come with additional finishing details (eg: holo, glitter, etc.). So if you're interested definitely hop on it! <3 International patrons are welcome!

When will my rewards ship?

Want other rewards? By becoming my patron you get access to:

❤ Patreon-exclusive sketchbook tours

❤ Art tutorials and speedpaints for patrons

❤ my Patreon discord server

Join the community today~ ^^<3

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

⭐ Vicki

frutiger aero 🐠💧🌐

thank you for the request! (─‿‿─)

loooved playing around with such a refreshing and nostalgic color palette! I always have so much fun exploring different aesthetics, studying their key characteristics, and finding ways to translate that into my drawings. one of my favorite past times is browsing the aesthetics wiki  and learning about how imagery forms out of and is shaped by cultural ideas. how aesthetics from the past are continually reimagined in modern contexts. everything is connected!

gumi! 🍏🍋🥝✮⋆˙

thanks for the request! \^_^/˚ʚ♡ɞ˚

idk how, but somehow this is the first time I've ever drawn gumi and all I can really say is I've been missing out!!! her color palette and design are SO fun to draw (like a lemon-lime soda) and I naturally felt compelled to use tons of bright colors to match her upbeat and refreshing personality. (,,>ヮ<,,)! if you have any gumi songs to rec pls drop them in the comments. I really only know MATORYOSHKA and that one's half a miku joint,,,

it's okay if you don't have an art style

art style. something a little spooky about that term, even seeing it sends a little shiver along my arms. it's one of those evergreen topics that is ripe for discourse in online art communities. whether it's about finding one, developing one, or choosing one, there's seemingly no shortage of opinions on the "right" steps to follow to have one. I think art style is something both innate and externally influenced that evolves with culture and changing tastes. I don't consider it something that has to be fixed and, depending on your interests, could probably benefit from regular reinterpretation.

clarification: when I say art style is something innate, I'm referring to points of taste that are relatively consistent throughout one's life. for example, I think my art will always be somewhat influenced by anime/manga, baroque and art nouveau, music from the 2000s, and bright colorful palettes due to a combination of the context in which I grew up and interests I was drawn to early on. the degree to which these things show up from drawing to drawing will vary nor do I feel beholden to include them in everything I make.

when I say art style is influenced by external factors, I'm acknowledging that none of us live in a vacuum (ur always in that damn society) and receive ideas about what is popular, important, cool, transgressive, interesting, etc. from others and the world at large.

in many ways, I think my style has emerged from my failed attempts at imitating art styles I admire. over time, this has created a frankenstein of elements from various sources of inspiration that can't help but be its own thing. there have been times these attempts were more intentional than others, but liking something and wanting to capture it in some way often forms the basis for my experimentation.

in hindsight, there are styles I've tried that I like more than others, though I don't dislike any of them since it's what felt true to me at the time. it's interesting too to see what has stuck and what hasn't, but the only way for things to stick in the first place is to try them out. I often think that a desire for finding style is linked to a fear of the unknown. I suppose for some people they can draw things in the same style forever and feel perfectly fine with doing so, which to that I say more power to you. but the discussions I see online and my own experience with anxiety around art style have to do with this fear of doing art "wrong" or a need to do it "right".

looking up "art style" on YouTube produces a list of videos concerned with "finding" your art style "fast", with as little confusion and meandering as possible. there are also videos from artists lamenting how they feel "lost" without a "consistent" style. and I'm sure you've seen a flavor of "you're copying x's style!" comments section at some point that has a similar tone to playground talk among children insisting "stop copying me!!" as a way to assert identity and originality. some kind of association between style and personality clearly exists to the point where not having style means you're unmoored and without purpose. and what could be worse than that?

Digging For Your Buried Needs, Ask Polly

the oft-repeated need to "find an art style fast" to me speaks to a larger discomfort with mistakes and failure. a fear that what we try won't produce results that are beneficial, a fear of wasting time, a fear of searching only to come up empty-handed, all of which are unsurprising in a world that celebrates productivity and control. but I prefer to think of style as something that is exploratory, that changes with you throughout life, that helps you make sense of yourself and the world. for that reason, I'm disinterested in finding and keeping an art style, hissing at anyone who comes near it, protective of something that was never mine to begin with.

 whatever art style I "have" or that you may associate with me has emerged from an immense amount of experimentation spanning decades and countless sketchbook pages born out of a curiosity about something I saw or experienced. the times I've felt most insistent about style have been some of the most rigid and suffering periods of my life, sucking all the oxygen out of a room. when I allow interests to flow in and out of my life, it reinvigorates my curiosity, which is the only reason I started drawing in the first place. I try to lead with curiosity as often as possible and concern myself less with seeing life as a series of goalposts. I'll know it's time to change style when I feel that curiosity bubbling up again.

this life will change you, has changed you, and will continue to change you. if your art style is inconsistent then so be it. besides, I think it's wonderful that style is a reflection of what interests you and makes you feel alive. to feel moved by this life and each other and to show that appreciation through our creations is a form of connection, of conversation. to recognize ourselves in each other, even briefly, is beautiful. whatever style that message takes form in is allowed to and likely will change despite your best efforts.

all January mail shipped out! 🌠🌟

hello! ✩

me sending out January's postcard and sticker

all mail tiers have shipped as of February 18. I hope y'all enjoy your mail and thank you so much for your support last month! <3

to see when your mail will arrive or if you have other questions, please visit my monthly mail FAQ.

have a lovely day!

✦ vicki

peach riot faeries! 🌸🌼🌻🎸

thanks for the request! ^.^/💓

was in the mood to draw something cute to take a break from more involved projects and it was the perfect palate cleanser~ =w= these girlies are so cute and a great reminder that simple character designs can be incredibly charming and stylish (<-said by someone with a "more is more" approach to chara design xD). I'm especially obsessed with the one on the left's sunflower!

✏️ just some good ol' sketchbookin' *whittles a duck*

⭐️ real quick up top, in case you didn't know I have a patreon discord server! come hangout if you'd like, we talk about art, music, silly things, it's a chill space and a good time~ ^^ ⭐️

one of my favorite ways to loosen up when I'm feeling too precious about my art is opening up a sketchbook, grabbing a small handful of supplies, and scribbling. allowing myself to be messy is fun! and helps me stay open to the process and change rather than obsessing over details. practicing in a limited space also encourages me to make decisions instead of hemming and hawing forever until the cows come home and the sun explodes simultaneously (if you've been here any amount of time I can hear you groaning "you've already said this a million times vickiiii" i know and i love u <3).

I've particularly been enjoying color pencils and sketching in pen (pilot hi-tec 05 to be exact) lately. it's really satisfying to blend with color pencils I'm kinda obsessed....in fact, I got a 72 set of prismacolors (and some other things) that I'm really excited to play with once they arrive. of course, I'll share my experimentation here as well! ^o^

january mail has arrived! 🌀✨🦋

hello! ヽ(*・ω・)ﾉ

january's rewards have arrived and I'm really in love with how they turned out! basically exactly how I imagined them in my head, which is always so satisfying~ (o´∀`o) you can see a bit of the black glitter background I chose for the sticker and I think it helps the artwork pop beautifully. I'll get started on packing mail this week and will update you again once everything's been sent out. ^.^ thanks again for your support in january, hope you're doing well! <3

✦ vicki

miku miku! /waves a leek/

it's 2025 and there's still no leek emoji 🫛🥦🥬 we make do

continuing to push the shapes and textures I use cos I love art that is filled with exaggeration and looseness and really want to incorporate more of those elements in my drawings! whenever I'm venturing into new or unfamiliar stylistic territory, it's always helpful to practice with a fav character whose design I'm already familiar with and feel comfortable manipulating.

february wallpapers 🌱🐌 ⋆｡°✩

hello! ⊹₊⟡⋆

got a fresh batch of wallpapers for you! I've just changed both my phone and desktop over and am particularly in love with the phone versions this month. seeing all those cheerful colors when I tap on the screen makes me smile. ^.^ to get your wallpapers, just download the files attached to this post and you're good to go!

as always,

⭐ vicki

February postcard + sticker 🌱🐌🧚 rainbow garden

hello! 🌞🐝🌸🪴🐌

lately, I've been drawn to colorful and bright things that remind me of childhood and storybooks. I love how expressive and imaginative these works often are and wanted to try making things that would fill me with a similar warmth and whimsy.

want to look through old postcards and stickers I designed? click here to check out the gallery of rewards from previous years (no longer available for purchase).

above: was recently admiring my basil plant and imagined how cute it would be if little fairies were living amongst the leaves in a world of their own. I especially loved the idea of the piece bursting with color and fun stylization to create a world that felt full of life and wonder.

and this month's sticker! I loved the idea of fairies dancing joyfully amidst a rain shower and thought it'd make for a cute sticker. have been exploring more collage and graphic design elements as of late and it's been fun incorporating more of that into my art~

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˗ˏˋ ★ ˎˊ˗

This month's postcard and sticker are available for galaxy, eclipse, and interstellar patrons!

☆ galaxy - postcard ONLY ($10)

☆ eclipse - sticker ONLY ($10)

☆ interstellar - postcard AND sticker ($15)

Interested in a print and sticker of your own? Make sure to pledge anytime during February! These postcard prints and stickers are limited edition and will not be reprinted. Prints are 4"x6" and stickers are ~3.5". TBD: stickers may come with additional finishing details (eg: holo, glitter, etc.). So if you're interested definitely hop on it! <3 International patrons are welcome!

When will my rewards ship?

Want other rewards? By becoming my patron you get access to:

❤ Patreon-exclusive sketchbook tours

❤ Art tutorials and speedpaints for patrons

❤ my Patreon chat server

Join the community today~ ^^<3

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

⭐ Vicki

i made my first zong (like a zine but not) 🫧⋆｡˚

got the idea to make a zong after watching this video last night. was absolutely intrigued by the concept of quickly making a zine without the pressure of making it coherent or presentable. especially since I've wanted to make a zine for a long time and have been putting it off for those exact reasons.

followed this really easy tutorial to make a zine out of a sheet of paper (no tools needed besides paper and hands), gathered my color pencils and markers, some scissors and glue, and just kinda went for it. I really loved getting to explore a variety of ideas without needing to commit to any of them and allowing the fleeting nature of emotion to drive each page. I had a lot of fun making this zong and am keen to make more! I also highly recommend making one yourself if you need help jumpstarting creativity. it's a super low-stakes, accessible, and enjoyable project that doesn't take long. the satisfaction of starting and finishing something in one sitting really can't be understated, especially something that's physical you can interact with. it can drive you forward to continue making things, which is really exciting!

go forth! make a zong! ⋆｡˚🪼🫧˚｡⋆

many sides ⋆₊˚⊹ ࿔⋆

playing around~~~ as an artist, it is vital to experiment with many different styles, it's good for the soul!! if you're experiencing a creative block, I prescribe you with a session of draw in a style you don't usually draw in <3

this is a box, open? 📦🍎

been very drawn to graphic design as of late. approaching it in a way that makes sense to me, like I'm decorating a spread in my journal (I journal every day, it's one of my fav activities). I have a lot of fun arranging different pieces and elements until it strikes some kind of visual balance that just  clicks . real playing with jpgs like dolls type vibe.