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Hyung Joo Kim
Boulder, USA
Story-driven illustrator creating worlds for books & brands.
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Story-driven illustrator creating worlds for books & brands.
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An original illustration from the growing world of LALATOWN Studio, inspired by everyday Korean neighborhood life. This piece brings together familiar moments—from friends gathering on the floor with tteokbokki and sheet masks to hanbok visitors from Bukchon, glowing traditional lanterns, karaoke rooms, and the quiet stories that make a neighborhood feel like home. Many of the characters featured in this illustration are also available as Procreate stamp brushes, allowing artists to create their own stories within the world of LALATOWN.
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Lala All the Way I made this staircase about ten years ago. To be honest, I still don’t think of it as art. At the time, we simply did not have the money to replace everything that was old, worn out, or falling apart. So I did what I always did. I fixed it myself. And I loved it. I loved looking at something tired and forgotten and imagining what it could become. Back then, I did a lot of projects around the house. I painted things. I repaired things. I covered things with paper and glue. I transformed old cabinets, mirrors, tables, chairs, and whatever else I could get my hands on. Looking back now, I realize that my Craft Design background never really left me. It just found a different place to live. Instead of galleries, it lived in staircases. Instead of canvases, it lived in old furniture. Instead of expensive materials, it lived in leftover paint, scraps of paper, and things that other people might have thrown away. I have always loved upcycling. I love giving something a second chance. I love finding beauty where nobody is looking. I have lived in this house for almost thirty years, and I will be leaving it soon. Not every memory here is a good one. But when I look at this staircase, I remember the version of myself who was excited to make something with her own hands. The version of myself who could spend hours with paper, glue, paint, and a new idea. That is the memory I want to keep. And I have a feeling I am not done yet. Who knows how many old chairs, forgotten tables, worn-out cabinets, and strange little treasures I will rescue in the future? I am actually excited about it. I will keep sharing them here. Because that is what LALATOWN is. LALATOWN is not about pretending everything is perfect. It is about finding something worth keeping, even when life gets messy. And somehow turning it into a story. Welcome to the neighborhood. — Hyungjoo Kim Caretaker of LALATOWN Studio
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Lucky Days and Little Signs A LALATOWN Auspicious Calendar I created this calendar last summer and, to be honest, I never really shared the story behind it. Some people may see it as superstition. Some may see it as tradition. Others may see it as a form of spiritual belief. For me, it is simply a small piece of the world I grew up in. I was born and raised in Korea in the 1970s, 80s, and 90s. Back then, paying attention to auspicious days was completely ordinary. People checked calendars before moving, getting married, signing important contracts, starting a business, or taking a long journey. While modern life has changed many traditions, some traces still remain. Even today, moving companies often charge more on popular auspicious days, and many people still consult traditional calendars or fortune tellers before major life events. This calendar is not meant to tell anyone what to believe. It is simply a glimpse into an old Korean custom that has stayed with me throughout my life. In this calendar, the green dots mark auspicious days. These are considered favorable days for important beginnings, travel, celebrations, agreements, and new ventures. The red letters indicate a direction to be mindful of on that particular day. Traditionally, people would avoid disturbing the land, digging, nailing, major construction, or beginning significant activities in those directions. Some people interpret this spiritually. Others see it as folklore. I see it as a form of ancestral wisdom and a reminder to move through life with a little more awareness. Over the years, I have occasionally adjusted travel dates or postponed certain plans simply because it gave me peace of mind. Whether or not you believe in it is entirely up to you. I simply wanted to share a small piece of the culture and traditions that shaped me. I will be sharing the July calendar soon, along with a few family stories connected to these old customs and beliefs. Thank you for being a little superstitious with me today.
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People You Might Meet in LALATOWN This collection features 16 illustrated neighbors gathered from across the world of LALATOWN. Rather than creating new characters for a single brush set, I selected familiar faces from different LALATOWN paintings, stories, cafés, neighborhood corners, and everyday scenes. Each character carries a small personality, a memory, or a story waiting to be imagined. Created as part of the LALATOWN World-Building Collection, these Procreate brushes are designed for visual storytelling, creative play, and building neighborhoods filled with warmth, humor, and everyday life. Because sometimes the most memorable places are not made of buildings. They are made of the people you meet there.
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CJ Valenti
Boulder, USA
Stay calm but stay sharp.
Stay calm but stay sharp.
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Short Form Copy
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Resume Sample
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Blog Sample
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Kathy Pham
Denver, USA
Entertainment-focused Visual Designer & Research Expert
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2023: Year of Girlhood Thesis Project
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Rogue Rouge - Album Cover + Marketing
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Betches Media
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Blurple
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Ashley Kelley
Denver, USA
Writer, Content Creator, Cat Mama, & SM Guru!
Writer, Content Creator, Cat Mama, & SM Guru!
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mon chat, cacahuete
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Short Form Video Work
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Femme Terra Studios
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Malky Allouch
Denver, USA
Website Wordsmith, Social Media Strategist
Website Wordsmith, Social Media Strategist
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Pioneers | Web Copy
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The GrillFather | Brochure + Ads
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Bright Brush Academy | Social media management + Strategy
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LifeShare | Homepage Messaging Tweak
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Hallie Horton
Denver, USA
Versatile Writer, Researcher, Photo Editor
Versatile Writer, Researcher, Photo Editor
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COVID-19 Festival Update (April 2020)
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Photo Retouching (Before and After)
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Getting Down and "Chitchatting" It Up
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Joseph Winn
Longmont, USA
Embedded Systems Developer
Embedded Systems Developer
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Blog Writer - LearnAtJoes.com
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Reference Embedded Platform PCB Design
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Attached devices Firmware Update optimization
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