So excited to announce the first pins for my little pet project, KOREAN FOLKLORE, have been released! If you don’t already know, this project was born to reacquaint myself with my Korean heritage. I’m sure is the case with any…

Dig the strip? Grab a print today here: https://www.zazzle.com/tales_from_the_heartland_27_poster-256008862816839673 ...
New t-shirt drop on my Threadless Artist Shop. Story about this is that once about a time saw a meme about running on coffee and anxiety, inspiration hit, and I had to throw in anime in there. ...
It’s no secret the job market sucks pretty hard right now. For me, did a stretch on a kitchen line to pull in income. Arguably the interesting part was working with kids more than half my age. In any ...
I had the pleasure of working with an entrepreneur opening a food concept in the Iron District in North Kansas City. Worked with the client to understand the core concept of their space, challenges ...
So excited to announce the first pins for my little pet project, KOREAN FOLKLORE, have been released! If you don’t already know, this project was born to reacquaint myself with my Korean heritage. I’m sure is the case with any…
For a second time, I had the great pleasure of creating a t-shirt design for Children’s Mercy Hospital, specifically for their SORE Team. This team helps with hospital acquired pressure injuries (bedsores) and general skin issues. These are bedside nurses,…
With everyone loving SQUID GAME, there was one line that definitely made me think of that one special business partner we all have. Haha. If you dig this, grab a copy today on my Zazzle store at: https://www.zazzle.com/tales_from_the_heartland_18_poster-228761404745763352
I’m so excited to announce that I will be presenting an event at this year’s Global Entrepreneurship Week in Kansas City. The theme of my event will be focused on “surviving as a creative”. It’s no secret that the past…
The Health Forward Foundation is a wonderful organization, one that provides health care funding and resources for communities in need. They do this by tackling pressing health issues by focusing on those most in need, advocating for health and wellness,…
Without a doubt James Chang has been a staple in the Kansas City food community for some time working with the Liberda family, most recently as part of Waldo Thai. But what many may not know, James has been building…
Definitely been going through some things of late, arguably things that could’ve been avoided. All I gotta say is, take care of yourselves friends! XOXO Order this strip at my Zazzle store at: https://www.zazzle.com/tales_from_the_heartland_17_poster-228777540702651207
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