Kristen Hapa Lau

Hiya! My name is Kristen! Character Designer, Illustrator, Avid cookie eater! You take my coffee.. I take your soul ;)

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Been processing a lot these past few days. It’s been a rough year at the very least and a lot had risen. Anti-Asian racism, violence, unnecessary blaming and the absolute shit excuses for A RACIST ACT OF VIOLENCE. Racism is everywhere. Some fluff it off. Some come home defeated. And sadly, some never come home at all. So this needs to stop. Here’s a story of my first real taste of racism here while growing up in LA while I was out with my Mom. I wish I could say that was it. But it was only the beginning. Please check in on your Asian friends and family. Any incident can break a person behind closed doors... . . Please follow and support @stopaapihate @aaajalc @advancingjustice_aajc @napawf_atl #stopasianhate #hateisavirus #supportasianvoices #asian #asianamerican #hapa #mixedasian #hafu #community #representation #poc . . . . #comic #losangeles #artistsoninstagram #womeninanimation #wia #art #storyboard #characterdesign (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMloeJrDEM6/?igshid=obavd2og3bbq

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Been processing a lot these past few days. It’s been a rough year at the very least and a lot had risen. Anti-Asian racism, violence, unnecessary blaming and the absolute shit excuses for A RACIST ACT OF VIOLENCE. Racism is everywhere. Some fluff it off. Some come home defeated. And sadly, some never come home at all. So this needs to stop. Here’s a story of my first real taste of racism here while growing up in LA while I was out with my Mom. I wish I could say that was it. But it was only the beginning. Please check in on your Asian friends and family. Any incident can break a person behind closed doors... . . Please follow and support @stopaapihate @aaajalc @advancingjustice_aajc @napawf_atl #stopasianhate #hateisavirus #supportasianvoices #asian #asianamerican #hapa #mixedasian #hafu #community #representation #poc . . . . #comic #losangeles #artistsoninstagram #womeninanimation #wia #art #storyboard #characterdesign (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMloeJrDEM6/?igshid=1q5wfve4q8eot

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warrior chic for the weekend . . . . #art #characterdesign #drawing #sketching #illustration #gesture #print #outfit #artistsofinstagram #fanart #emotion #love #goodness #feels #chic #warrior https://www.instagram.com/p/CH0gMnNDIcx/?igshid=12llo6kg8at2i

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Wrapping up a commission and got some time for explorations while I binge watch shows. More on that soon. 😬 . . . . . . #Drawing #illustration #art #girl #characterdesign #doodle #design #digitalpaint #warrior #artistsoninstagram #print #goodness #yoshimi #music https://www.instagram.com/p/CHyI98FDcM_/?igshid=1iz36oaefvku4

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A post shared by Kristen Hapa Lau (@hapababie) on Nov 19, 2019 at 6:24pm PST

I’ve been getting a lot of emails for the Mandalorian prints featured on OrdinaryAdventures DesignerCon I still have some and will be shipping after the Holiday! Here is the link below Will be posting my adventures at my first DesignerCon soon! It was so much fun!!

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Getting back into the grove of things and been wanting to warm up with a doodle of @zendaya as Rue from @euphoria. Her performance is phenomenal! . . . . . . #doodle #drawing #characterdesign #warmup #fanart #design #euphoria #hbo #zendaya #ruebennettedit #uninterested #act #emotions #feels https://www.instagram.com/p/B0rOc4kg21I/?igshid=1wrurzpu9bxkj

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Beating this heat @amazingcomiccon this weekend! It’s been a minute since I’ve been here and it’s sooo great to be back! So good seeing lots of tumblr friends! Thank you for restoring my faith that my work had been floating around! Haha! If you’re in Las Vegas area, come by and say hello! I’ll be having a few commission openings this weekend! Booth B 53!!! . . . . . . . #amazingcomicconlasvegas #comiccon #lasvegas #heat #art #drawings #doodle #weekend #heat #fanart #originals #commissions #laughs #goodness (at Las Vegas Convention Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByvbLW8gsRd/?igshid=11vunmwu2bwo2

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*GASP*. Based on the fur babies’ reaction of hearing the crisp sound of the fresh cat food can opening. Played with Different colors but the body shapes are similar .... . . . . . . #catsofinstagram #cat #kitty #drawing #artistsoninstagram #doodle #feelings #illustration #characterdesign #shapes #design #color #digitalart #digitalpainting #furbaby #cooldown #pet #food https://www.instagram.com/p/BxvtjF6lgJR/?igshid=1htyb0gczuscm

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Butterfly migration and sunshine! ...Spring is here! . . . . . . #Drawing #illustration #art #girl #characterdesign #la #grass #butterfly #butterflies #spring #doodle #digitalpaint #sun #artistsoninstagram #print #goodness #dress #season (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvaOuGxlnGI/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=c7baasqofd82

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A girl who can conquer it all, brings joy to others and can treat herself by doing the thing she loves... is one worth while! I always say to myself I need to-do lists ...so from one busy girl to another, this one’s for you! I’ll be debuting my Girl Boss To-Do lists at Wondercon! . . . . #wondercon #comiccon #dreams #goals #art #artistsoninstagram #lists #stationary #girlboss #girl #illustration #citygirl #coffee #caffeine #handleit #spring #inspiration #cute #love (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvXByhMl9rU/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1uph5hlqsbsns

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“Do you know what kept me standing through all those years in exile...? Faith. ...Not in myths or legends.... in myself.”. . . . . #art #drawing #sketching #characterdesign #illustration #gameofthrones #got #daenerystargaryen #queen #motherofdragons #digitalpainting #print #dragons #artistsofinstagram #fanart #hero #movie #emotion #love #goodness #feels #wondercon #mondaymotivation https://www.instagram.com/p/BvJz7JPl249/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19d4cm8x5y0cj

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“A Song of Ice and Fire” —Been binge watching GOT as I’m prepping for Wondercon and anticipating my hopes Dany and Jon will be at the Weirwood Tree in Season 8 cuz I’ll fall over with all the feels! . . . . . #got #gameofthrones #illustration #art #drawing #painting #jonsnow #daenerystargaryen #fanart #artistsofinstagram #feels #emotion #dragon #wolves #thelongnight #gameofthronesfans #motherofdragons #highbrowbaby #gameofthronesfandom #prints #ghost #drogon #wondercon (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu_jMShlD3m/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=3d429ah99inp

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My very Hapa birthday morning started super early with my 3 faves! ❤️❤️❤️. . . . . . . #birthday #doodle #drawing #quicksketch #goodness #morning #comic #storyboard #love #laughs #pajamas #caffeine #muchneeded #girlpower #daytoremember #catsofinstagram #cat #furbabies #dance #song #hugs #complete https://www.instagram.com/p/BuZ0CTPFSB2/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1x7a2kbjr2l93

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“.when you’re grateful for your Valentine even through the rain. ” #art #painting #feels #illustration #drawing #feelings #powerful #design #characterdesign #story #doodle #breathe #calm #project #beauty #rainclouds #rain #free #february #girl #gratitude #smiles #resolution #couple #la https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt13dCFFpGj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1kd8ujfbyzn95

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I'll never forget arriving to Shinjuku for the very first time by train. Was in awe of how big, beautiful and futuristic Tokyo looked. You can easily lose yourself in the fast-paced mindset but it's those magical moments when you breathe, take it all in, and just see it all unfold right in front of you that makes it worthwhile. "Mindblown" doesn't cut it. . Have a happy Saturday! Take it in! . . . . . #japan #drawing #art #doodle #illustration #story #awe #travels #adventure #tokyo #takeitin #shocked #mindblown #nihon #magical #moments #shinjuku #hapa (at Shinjuku Toyko.) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpuQhJah-SP/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=wh0rt5dg5ok8

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November weather brings in the oversized sweaters and boots! Sooooo comfy!! I'm loving what autumn weather brings. Gonna be paying more attention of some fall fashions! . . . . . #doodle #drawing #art #sketch #quicksketch #characterdesign #ootd #autumn #socal #fashion #sweaterweather #artistsoninstagram #inspiration https://www.instagram.com/p/BpsbLFvB0Sw/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1oqkb4t5ey5a7

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Selena will always be in our hearts! Played with color on this one!! . . . . . . #selenaquintanilla #selena #fanart #singer #tejano #music #art #doodle #drawing #sketch #characterdesign #comolaflor #amorprohibido #bidibidibombom #siunavez #bailaestacumbia #nomequedamas