Bubbles and Shakes (Children's book)
In early 2016, I began development on my children’s book, Bubbles and Shakes. This project is very close to my heart because when I was making this work I was going through a pretty tough time. I was dealing with depression and anxiety. I was in the middle of my immigration process to the United States and simultaneously trying to find a career path for myself as an artist. During this time, I did not have employment authorization and so I was not able to work for any studios. There was quite a bit to deal with. But working on this story kept me sane and going.
The story is about the difficulties that one faces navigating through life. Life is uncertain, full of surprises and more so full of opinions, which can create within us a lot of fear, anxiety, and self-doubt. This story is about rising above that fear and choosing to engage fully with life. The illustrations in the book are traditionally inked and colored.
