Alina Chau - Illustrator, Author, Animator

Art and project inqury:  [email protected]

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Playing with printmaking ✨

This little experiment reminded me how freeing (and fun) it can be to step outside my comfort zone and try a new medium while a story is still finding its shape.

https://alinachau.substack.com/p/before-the-story-knows-its-shape?r=1h1nzz&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

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Food isn’t just nourishment—it’s a story. 🍲✨ Every tradition, every recipe, carries culture, history, and memory. See how weaving the stories behind a dish can add extra depth and richness to a narrative.

https://alinachau.substack.com/p/indonesias-celebratory-rice-mountain?r=1h1nzz

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🎨 200 Under 200 is here!

All watercolor pieces are under $200 and full of heart.

Perfect for your summer vibe 🌿✨

https://alinachau.com/original-art

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NEW COMIC ALERT! ☔️⚡️ Marshmallow & Jordan return with more magic, mayhem… and an *unexpected* twists. Read it now!

https://open.substack.com/pub/alinachau/p/marshmallows-diary-a-for-effort-f?r=1h1nzz&utm_medium=ios

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I am working with a new paint medium and finding a new art style! If you would like to explore and expand your artistic potential, join me for some creative fun and discovery!

https://open.substack.com/pub/alinachau/p/exploring-new-book-illustration-style?r=1h1nzz&utm_medium=ios

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Slowly but surely, I’m un-burning-out. 🌿 Still have good brain days 😃 and “why is the fridge staring at me?” 😵‍💫 days… but with new deadlines creeping in, I cook up some *weird* recipe to un-toast my brain faster 🤪

https://open.substack.com/pub/alinachau/p/the-weirdly-perfect-recipe-for-untoasting?r=1h1nzz&utm_medium=ios

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📚Dream of Self-Publishing your book but not sure where to start? This step-by-step guide breaks it all down for you! 📖✨ Learn how to strategize, maximize your resources, and hit your self-publishing goals—without the stress.

https://open.substack.com/pub/alinachau/p/your-self-publishing-journey-made?r=1h1nzz&utm_medium=ios

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🎨✨ Just finished my *new graphic novel*—and I truly think it’s my best work yet! Taking a creative break and soaking in this rare LA rain with some *ASMR painting*. 🌧️🖌️

Rainy days = pure magic. What’s your go-to cozy activity? 💕

https://open.substack.com/pub/alinachau/p/a-relaxing-painting-video-to-help?r=1h1nzz&utm_medium=ios

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Are you a fan of fantasy, mystery, and young adult novels? You won't want to miss this exciting interview with Tracy Banghart. She talks about the art of creating captivating stories for various genres and age groups!

https://open.substack.com/pub/alinachau/p/interview-with-author-tracy-banghart?r=1h1nzz&utm_medium=ios

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A story about recreating the Apollo 11 moon landing mission in a historical fiction picture book and capturing the exhilarating spirit of  "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind" space exploration.🚀

https://alinachau.substack.com/p/recreating-apollo-11-mission?r=1h1nzz&utm_medium=ios

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Spring is a time of new beginnings and hope. Wishing you a happy Spring! ✨Illustration close-up from One Perfect Plan.✨

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How did I manage to paint 384 pages in watercolor? 😱

https://open.substack.com/pub/alinachau/p/making-a-graphic-novel-part-3?r=1h1nzz&utm_medium=ios

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Wanna know how to create a super cool and believable universe for your novel from your personal memories? I'm gonna share some awesome raw research and inspiration resources that I used for Marshmallow and Jordan for the first time. Plus, I've got a fun drawing guide that'll teach you how to draw Jordan!

https://open.substack.com/pub/alinachau/p/making-a-graphic-novel?r=1h1nzz&utm_medium=ios

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Are you a fan of comics and interested in learning about the process of creating a graphic novel? Or perhaps you are considering making your own comic book? This month, I am sharing my experience of creating my award-winning debut graphic novel, Marshmallow and Jordan. Let's brainstorm ideas together and get started on the creative fun! 😄

https://open.substack.com/pub/alinachau/p/making-graphic-novel-part-1?r=1h1nzz&utm_medium=ios

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✨Happy Holidays Art Sale at my website ✨

Our art sale is now live, just in time for the holidays! Shop now!🎄 https://alinachau.com/store 🎄

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This Christmas season, we send our heartfelt greetings to you!

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy 2024 from @PenguinWaterbrook @AlinaChau and @NancyTupperLing 

https://bio.site/rcbhelpcenteid998

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Celebrate Year of Tiger🐯🧧Lunar New Year prints in store!

https://alinachau.com/gallery