H. Chia 笳彧

Taiwanese comics/manga creator and illustrator based in Bern, Switzerland. Foodie, who loves heart-warmingly cute and beautifully creepy things. EN/中文/日本語/DE Website: h-chia.art Instagram/Facebook: @h.chia.art

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I just finished my second Polymanga exhibit last weekend. Finally got some time and energy to draw a little picture to thank everyone! Thank you to the staff for making this amazing event happen. Thank you to everyone who came to my booth. Thank you to my awesome booth helpers. Thank you to all the artists for showing me your amazing art! I hope to see you all again next year!

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As mentioned before, this is the first drawing of my second small prints series. I used only one granulated watercolour. Kinda wanna go for a statue-like look. This time I challenge myself to draw wings and hot guys (⁠≧⁠▽⁠≦⁠) Neither is my strong suit but I had fun drawing them. I haven't used a G-nib in a long time. Brings back so many childhood memories. Missing those days drawing with my brother and sister.

噹噹噹～自我挑戰手繪小插畫系列之二「羽翼 + 帥哥」！對我來說兩個都蠻難畫的，挑戰畫舒適圈以外的東西真的學到很多～這次只用了一個沉澱色水彩，想走一種有點大理石雕像的感覺。話說我好久沒有用G筆尖，用的時候想起好多兒時記憶啊啊！ 好懷念小時候跟哥哥姊姊一起畫漫畫貼網點的日子哈哈哈

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This is the third and last picture of my F Series illustration, 'Fern'.

這張插畫是F系列最後一張「蕨類」，是以鹿角蕨發想設計的。

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This picture is a classic example of my tendency of 'overcomplicating things' -⁠ᄒ⁠ᴥ⁠ᄒ⁠- I wanted to draw a small, simple portrait with watercolour. Initially, I just wanted to draw a guy, then I thought, hang on, since I'm using the good watercolour paper, might as well try out the special golden watercolour! And then I thought further, Humm...since I'm using the fancy golden watercolour, how about adding a little background? Then I went into a little research to decide what to add. It should be something that would add a bit of texture, not overpowering. Then I added a Taiwanese window scrollwork pattern. In the end, I think it might have taken me almost four hours (in clouding brainstorming/research and a cup of tea) instead of the planned one hour. ¯⁠\⁠_⁠ʘ⁠‿⁠ʘ⁠_⁠/⁠¯ Is there someone like me?

這張畫是我「喜歡把事情複雜化」的典型例子哈哈哈～我一開始只是想畫一張快速人物頭像練習一下水彩，但我又想，既然都要用掉一張純棉水彩紙了，不如順便測試金色水彩，然後我又想，既然都要用珍貴的金色水彩，不然如加點什麼到背景讓畫更有趣一點。接著開始思考該加什麼到背景呢？不能太搶焦，應該要是什麼紋路，要有點特別，於是想說參考台灣鐵窗花好了，畢竟我一直蠻喜歡的～最後，我可能花了快四小時（包含思考、找參考、喝茶休息時間）才完成這張本來說好一小時的畫¯⁠\⁠_⁠ʘ⁠‿⁠ʘ⁠_⁠/⁠¯¯⁠ 有人跟我一樣的嗎哈哈哈？

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This is the second illustration of the F set, Flora. I have to draw 18 more pieces until reaching my goal of creating twenty small illustrations by the end of March.

I really like this colour scheme and the slightly rusty texture on the lines. Lately I find it super satisfying to create textures with traditional mediums. I was just talking about watercolours with some friends yesterday. Drawing with watercolours is like a conversation and collaboration with this medium. I really like how it can surprise me. It's very therapeutic (⁠ ⁠´⁠◡⁠‿⁠ゝ⁠◡⁠`⁠)

F系列插畫第二張Flora（第一張是Fungi）！距離達成三月底前畫20張小插畫還有18張，究竟能不能達成呢？

我很喜歡這系列的配色，也很喜歡有點鏽蝕感的線條，最近真的越畫越喜歡實體作畫創造的紋理和質感。昨天跟朋友聊到用水彩作畫的心得，我說用水彩很像是跟它協作和對話，而不是我單方面百分百掌控他它，我很享受這樣創作時所能得到的驚喜，非常療癒。(⁠.⁠ ⁠❛⁠ ⁠ᴗ⁠ ⁠❛⁠.⁠)

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A practicing/testing piece done with iroshizuku rikka ink and kakimori dipping pen from.

I'm quite happy with this colour and love to see how water change the colour on paper. It's so satisfying and healing (⁠◍⁠•⁠ᴗ⁠•⁠◍⁠)⁠❤ Does anyone have a favourite ink? Please share with me!

小小測試練習畫～

新買了一瓶pilot的墨水六花，順便挖出有一陣子沒用的kakimori 沾水筆。看著墨水在紙上因水份影響而呈現不同色相、明暗和飽和度真是好療癒啊啊啊，♡⁠(⁠Ӧ⁠ｖ⁠Ӧ⁠｡⁠)

墨水是個不得了的坑一直很想踏又不敢踏入～～有人有在蒐集墨水想分享自己最喜歡的顏色嗎？

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One of my new year's resolutions for 2026 is 'make more original Illustrations'. My goal is to make 20 illustrations by the end of March. I have a tendency to make things complicated so I've decided, this time, I'll make small illustrations (⁠.⁠ ⁠❛⁠ ⁠ᴗ⁠ ⁠❛⁠.⁠) I've learned how much satisfaction small projects can bring (by making crochet beanies, okay this is another story (⁠≧⁠▽⁠≦⁠)). It's nice to be able to finish something in a day or two, especially when I'm making a new manga/comic, which takes a long time to develop.

This illustration is inspired by the motif 'Fungi'. It's one from a set of three.

今年我也一如往常列了很多新年新希望，其中一個是在三月底前畫20張原創插畫。身為一不小心就把事情越做越複雜/龐大的人，今年想嘗試多一點「精簡」的創作。去年底完成了一些（純屬個人興趣的手工）迷你作品，覺得能在一兩天內完成一個作品的成就感很舒爽療癒！尤其是我現在正在著手進行新漫畫的製作，等到能發表的那一天真的還很久，所以能用額外時間完成這種小插畫很開心(⁠.⁠ ⁠❛⁠ ⁠ᴗ⁠ ⁠❛⁠.⁠) 這張插畫的主題是「菌菇」～

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I did an artists’ secret Santa for the first time this year. This is what I drew for another artist based on her request, Cass from Supernatural.

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Morning warmups

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Day 12 Concealed Sword for #swordtember challenge

I’m late to post this one(´Д` ) It took me a while to finish it. I changed my concept a few times…In the end I’m happy with it. I think I just wanted to draw some ravens (≧▽≦) and practice drawing male characters.

Now I have a little back and hand aches, probably will have to take a little break from drawing ಥ_ಥ Hopefully I’ll be fine for Zurich Pop Con so that I can offer on-site commissions again! Come and see me at Zurich Pop Con on 27.&28.09.. This time I’ll offer limited slots for on-site commissions. See you soon!

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See you there!! (⁎⁍̴̛ᴗ⁍̴̛⁎)

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Day 8 Canine Sword for Swordtember

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Day 5 Bell Sword

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It’s swordtember!!! An online creative challenge created by Faith Schaffer.

It’s my first challenge ever! Day 1: Shell Sword!

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Finally got this fancy pearl watercolour to play with (and I think Ranni the witch is a good test subject (≧▽≦)). It looks excellent in the light and quite easy to apply to paper. I might offer this as a new commission option in my next comic con if anyone is interested.

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Thank you Fantasy Basel 2025! Thanks everyone who bought my art or commissioned me. You’re awesome (^з^)-☆ See you next time!

P.S. The photo was take in the morning on day 3. I was working hard on a commission with a nice comic con coffee. (≧▽≦)