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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I will be at the Lakes International Comic Arts Festival this weekend, 2-4 Oct 2026 in Kendal! Find me in the Comics Market at table 71 in the Westmorland Campus on Saturday and Sunday. I'll also do a Manga Workshop on Saturday at 12noon Head to the LICAF website for more details (licaf•co•uk)

Graphic containing map and details of following: I will be at the Lakes International Comic Arts Festival this weekend, 2-4 Oct 2026 in Kendal!
Come find me in the Comics Market at table 71 in the Westmorland Campus on Saturday and Sunday.
I will have lots of my art prints, books, comics and Manga for sale!
I'll also be running a Manga Workshop on Saturday 12noon in the workshop room there.
Head to the LICAF website for more details and tickets (licaf•co•uk)

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I love drawing but I also love fashion and dressing up in EGL/EGA coords! Went for afternoon tea with friends. Jacket Metamorphose, skirt Haenuli, socks Innocent World, parasol BABY,THE STARS SHINE BRIGHT, bag Vendula, everything else taobao finds #egl #fashion #jfashion #OOTD #outfit

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

More pencil sketches of the young, beautiful elf mage Silas L'Heritier from my fantasy light novel series The Chronicles Of Ciel (1: A Brush With Magic, 2: A Spell Of Scarlet) and I'm getting used to drawing him again as I work on 3: A Cantrip Of Commerce!

Pencil sketches of elf with long ears and should length light hair, various angles and expressions

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Today I'm selling my art and books all day at Macc-Pow in Macclesfield Town Hall, then tomorrow I'll be at Room for Comics doing a 2pm Manga workshop!

Woman with glasses wearing white (me) at a table bedecked with colourful books and art prints

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

It's been a while since I last drew anything truly for myself and it shows, haha. I think I'm ready to step back into my own worlds, with my characters. If I don't tell their stories, no one else will, and we don't have as long as we think to do it #art #artist #sketch #drawing #fantasy

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Sweatdrop Studios will be at MCM Comic Con London 22-24 May 2026 at ExCel London! Find our stand N2520 near entrance N7. Lots of our own artwork, books, comics, Manga, and merchandise on sale! I will also be running Manga workshops in PopAsia, Fri 1530-1630, Sat 1240-1330, Sun 1500-1600.

Collage Graphic showing logos/branding, map location and workshop details for Sweatdrop Studios at MCM Comic Con London- see text of post

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

I'M BAAAAAACK Sorry for being away - it's been 100 days since my father's passing and the past 4 months I've been travelling all over the world. Soon I hope to show you some highlights of my journeying. Raking in money, raking in air miles and looking like a rake 😎 But I'm every woman

Photo collage of me (woman with black hair and glasses) wearing pink/lilac dress and beret, one pose standing, other pose sitting. Picture captioned "Be Your Girlfriend"

Photo collage of me in dark navy pinstripe 3 piece suit, one pose sitting at bus stop, other pose close up me holding a cocktail glass. Image captioned "steal your girlfriend"

Photo collage me in navy suit with striped shirt and collage and black greatcoat holding black umbrella in a hallway. Captioned "Beat up your ex"

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National Book Tokens @nationalbooktokens.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Esmé's dazzling design was selected by the team at National Book Tokens, and this year's special guest judges Paddy Donnelly, @nadiashireen.bsky.social and @sonialeong.bsky.social 🙌 Discover the whole cohort of talented winners and runners-up 🎉⬇️ www.nationalbooktokens.com/world-book-d...

A turquoise background featuring the 2026 winner of the Design a National Book Token Competition. Text reads: Up to 8 years: Winner - Bejamin, 7. The image is decorated with colourful stars and confetti.

A turquoise background featuring the 2026 winner of the Design a National Book Token Competition. Text reads: 13-16 years: Winner - Liliana, 14. A purple rosette: OVERALL WINNER! The image is decorated with colourful stars and confetti.

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Happy Chinese New Year! 恭喜发财! 2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse! Please enjoy the results of my little speed paint.

A winged horse with fiery mane, tail and wings rears up

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

A Eulogy For My Father Peter Leong Choong Peng 11th October 1951 - 2nd February 2026

A Eulogy for my Father

My father was the definition of an upright man. In all of his dealings with family, friends, and work colleagues, he was fair and considerate. A father figure and an inspiration to everyone.

He had a strong sense of justice and equality. He disliked favouritism, treating his children equally and devoting time to his beloved wife, my mum, Anna. Despite the pressures of working life, he showed up for his family. He made time to go out on regular dates with mum. He was present at all our milestones. He was a hands-on dad who wasn't afraid to change babies nappies, or step into the kitchen to fry some eggs. No wonder my mum stayed married to him for over 50 years.

He could have spoilt us all rotten, but even though he loved to indulge us, he wasn't born with wealth so he taught us to be careful with money, we learnt restraint. Until eventually there were times he would take me out shopping and he would complain about not knowing what to get me for my birthday and I would purposely start expressing an interest in various things, to which he would eventually say "You like that one? Aiyah - fine, I get it for you, ah." Because I knew it would make HIM happy to buy me something I liked!

He allowed us to find our own paths, with only mild cross examinations over whether they were smart choices - that was another infuriating but effective trait of his - whenever I wanted to get up to stupid teenage antics like going out partying at all hours of the night, he never said no outright. He would just sit me down and explain to me exactly why it was a bad idea. I really appreciated his type of parenting, no need to rebel if he just convinced me not to go do the stupid thing.

He believed in meritocracy, where anyone, regardless of background, should be rewarded for their hard work and skill. Not even family gets an automatic pass - despite going into the same field, his eldest son Seth had to earn his degree and experience, even working for his competitors for a while!

Dad was compassionate and generous. There were tough times where many businesses were closing down, laying off workers in process - but he fought tooth and nail to keep on as many staff as possible, dividing up hours, even taking a big pay cut to afford paying everyone's salaries.

He wasn't all work and no play though.
He appreciated good food whether it was an expensive restaurant or a simple street food hawker stall. He was the type of person who would fly to Hong Kong just for some really good roast duck.

He was a skillful musician. Many of you may have seen my dad perform. He played guitar throughout his life, doing gigs at clubs when he was young, then performed with his children. We inherited his love of music, his youngest son Simon is a professional musician.

After retirement... well, anyone who ever met him would know he couldn't really retire. His hobby was work. Whilst he did travel with my mum all over the world, he also decided to write the by-laws of the AQST - the Association of Quantity Surveyors Thailand. Whenever he could, he wanted to enhance and promote his profession.

Then when I, my younger sister Stephanie, and Seth, started having our own children, he became a devoted grandfather. He loved carrying his grandchildren, and never shied away from helping us, burping babies after feeds, rocking them to sleep. When they learnt to walk, he would volunteer to take them around shopping malls holding hands, especially when their mums wanted to finish eating. He often sat in his study working, chatting with his granddaughter as she drew pictures at his table.

I think I speak for us all that it was a blessing that my dad was around long enough to welcome his newest grandchild to the world. I am sure that he was so grateful that he got to cuddle her for a few weeks before he was admitted into hospital.

Thank you all for remembering the remarkable man my father was.

Dad - you did your best. And you did good. You were amazing. We love you.

(Framed photograph of my father, portrait of a smartly dressed man wearing glasses, surrounded by white flowers)

(Close up of his name 'Mr Leong Choong Peng' on his white casket)

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year! Here's my 2025 Christmas-themed art, 'Christmas Elf' featuring Silas and Rua from my fantasy series The Chronicles Of Ciel. I mean, Silas IS an elf...

On the left is a High fantasy Elf with strawberry blonde hair wearing novelty Christmas Elf clothing in green and red has a disgruntled pouty expression. To the right, a kitsune (fox girl) with red hair wearing comfy black and green top/bottom belly laughs and slaps at her leg

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

I'm in Birmingham this weekend for MCM Comic Con Birmingham! 28-30 Nov 2025 at the NEC, I'm in the Artist Alley table C-02 and teaching Manga workshops at Pop Asia Fri/Sat 3.30pm and Sun 3pm! My last event of the year, get your goodies whilst you can! #mcmcomiccon #comiccon

Graphic with event map and repeating details of accompanying text above in my post

Collage of photos showing my table displaying of art prints and books

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Frieren Looking Up - ifykyk lol Real talk though, it is a genuinely tricky angle, especially if you need to streamline it down to clean lines in a simpler anime style and stick to flat colouring. Anyway, that's today's warm-up before I get onto my real work...

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

It was busy yesterday at Thought Bubble! Despite this much stuff on my table, I still couldn't display everything I wanted, lol Today's the last day, try make it here before 5pm! So many creators to see, so much cool stuff that supports real human artists/writers, get your Christmas gifts done!

Photo of me (woman in glasses,black hair, red dress) in front of table displaying lots of art and books

Photo of table displaying lots of art and books

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

I'm at Thought Bubble Comic Convention, Harrogate 15-16 Nov, Table A11 Bubbleboy Hall! Loads of my art, books and comics for sale, including new prints (like Columbina / Genshin Impact and more designs from my Toyota x Initial D campaign). Also, I may be in subtle cosplay... Hope to see you there!

Graphic giving all information in post with samples of art

Map showing location of my table a11 Bubbleboy Hall

Collage of photos of me in red dress and white dress, text alludes to cosplay being about spies and families

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Sweatdrop Studios will be running our (semi-)regular Whatnot livestream sale tonight Friday 7th November at 8pm UK time but it's another Sonia Leong art and book print special! Tune into to see what's available from Sonia at BARGAIN prices 🙂 Here's the direct link to the show: whatnot.com/s/ZCVDN2KH

Graphic with details only upcoming livestream auction for Sonia Leong art and comics

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

I'm a new artist for this year's range of National Book Tokens! To celebrate my new Manga Heroes design, they are running an amazing Manga book bundle giveaway of my best series picks for ages 9+ and one of my drawing guides, all in a free prize draw! See my replies for the links!

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Happy Halloween and Blessed Samhain! As usual for Halloween, I'm carrying on the tradition of putting my characters in costume - so here are Silas and Rua from my fantasy series 'Chronicles Of Ciel' dressed up as Loid and Yor from 'SPY x FAMILY'! Enjoy~ #SPYxFAMILY #spyxfamilycosplay

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National Book Tokens @nationalbooktokens.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Packed with dynamic energy and irresistible characters, our new Manga Heroes National Book Token is sure to thrill manga mega-fans. We're delighted to give away £50/€60 and an electrifying book bundle of brilliant titles, handpicked by artist @sonialeong.bsky.social. Enter now: buff.ly/QTxgrlH

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

It's the end of the summer, but squeezed in a cute drawing. Silas, Rua, Arafel and Veronique (from my fantasy series Chronicles Of Ciel) all dressed in traditional yukata having gone to a Japanese Matsuri / festival :) #art

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Tomorrow night is a Sweatdrop Studios Whatnot livestream special sale - Sonia Leong's signed A4 pearl prints! Typically £9-£10 online, grab them for the event exclusive price of just £8 each - but only a max of 3 per design is available at this price. Tune in Friday 11th July at 8pm UK time!

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Looking for Manga workshops in the Greater London area? As part of Wimbledon Bookfest I'm running 2-day courses for 11-14yrs/ 15-19yrs from 24-29 July in Colliers Wood / Mitcham Library. Get your tickets here: www.wimbledonbookfest.org/manga-worksh... (free places available, see link for details)

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

If you see this, post a Pokémon, Animal Crossing villager, flower and colour you like ✨

Julian the blue unicorn wearing a galaxy hoodie

Red Chaenomeles or Japanese Flowering Quince

Petrol Blue / Dark Teal satin-like fabric

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

Today I'm selling my art prints, books and comics at MACC-POW in Macclesfield! In the beautiful Town Hall, upstairs underneath a magnificent chandelier! Hope you can make it if you're in the area ♥️#maccpow #macclesfield #comiccon #comics #manga #anime #comicbooks #artist #supportartists

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

My 2025 upcoming event schedule: MACC-POW, 28 Jun London Film & Comic Con, 5-6 Jul Hyper Japan, 18-20 Jul Wimbledon Bookfest, 24-29 Jul MIL-D-CON, 4 Oct Cheltenham Literature Festival, 17-18 Oct MCM Comic Con London, 24-26 Oct Thought Bubble, 14-16 Nov MCM Comic Con Birmingham, 28-30 Nov

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

More Mini Manga Portraits! These are 10-15min headshot sketches in pen/ink on A5 card of you, your OCs, or your favourite characters in your preferred anime/manga/game style, for around £15. I offer them at most comic cons for fun :) #sketch #commission #drawing #illustration #portrait #penandink

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Had a lot of requests for her so I added her to my sketchbook! Arlecchino from Genshin Impact. Drawn with fineliners and markers. Enjoy~ #genshinimpact #arlecchino #arlecchinogenshinimpact #genshin

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Here is my Wriothesley from Genshin Impact! Drawn with coloured fineliners and felt tip markers. Enjoy the lovely tall wolf boy and remember - DON'T BREAK THE LAW 😂 ⛓️‍💥#wriothesley #wriothesleygenshin #wriothesleygenshinimpact #genshin #GenshinImpact #genshinimpactfanart #genshinfanart

Man with wolfish black and grey hair dressed in black, grey and red clothes, adjusts his tie and dangling handcuffs

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Well after Neuvillette I had to draw Wriothesley. Him and his wolfy hair, high boots, handcuffs, loose necktie 👀 I was torn between making him drink tea and this pose but obviously this was more alluring #wriothesley #genshin #genshinimpact #genshinimpactfanart #sketch #wip #artwip

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Our favourite Hydro DPS king Neuvillette from Genshin Impact - this took me way longer than I thought it would 😭 Stabilo fineliners, coloured with various felt tip markers #neuvillette #neuvillettegenshinimpact #GenshinImpact #genshinimpactfanart #sketch #myart #genshin #art

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

A little art timelapse video I put together from an ink sketch I did of one my original characters Decravia the witch, from Decravia's Diary, a little comic strip I wrote/drew of a witch's diary published in the LoLz anthology / magazine / comic from The77! #arttimelapse #sketch #witch #art

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Neuvillette's drip is so complicated that I was tempted to just leave him without his clothes 😜 WIP pencil sketch of Neuvillette from Genshin Impact #neuvillette #genshinimpact #genshinimpactfanart #wip #artwip

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Mini Manga Portraits! I sometimes offer quick A5 commissions of face/bust portraits for £15-20. Pick your preferred style and I knock something out in 15mins :) Here are some I did over the last few events. #manga #animeart #sketch #sketches #commission #drawing #portrait #illustration

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Some tiny ACEO sized art for you to enjoy! Romeo from my book Manga Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet - drawn with pencil, fineliners, felt tip markers and white gel pen. Enjoy the WIP shots! #romeoandjuliet #shakespeare #manga #sketch #drawing #aceo #sketchvsfinal #artwip

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

This weekend 23-25 May 2025 Sweatdrop Studios will be at MCM Comic Con London at stand S2765 near Artist Alley! Look for our blue signage/tablecloths. Art prints, books, comics and more. I'm also running Manga workshops in PopAsia everyday 3-4pm. Please drop by, say hi and buy #mcmcomiccon

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

It's my birthday today so I thought I'd show proof of life! The world is exhausting at the moment, and I've been really busy with work recently so I've only had the spoons to decompress with playing video games instead of updating all of my social media. Will treat myself properly this weekend tho~

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Just so we're clear here, the UK Supreme Court ruling is not carte blanche to discriminate against trans women. I am angry with how transphobic bigots are weaponising it. You don't improve cis women's rights by eroding trans women's rights. Oppressed groups need to work together to find solutions.

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Here's a marker sketch commission I did of Assassin's Creed Shadows Yasuke and Naoe surrounded by tanuki ♥️ #assassinscreed #assassinscreedshadows #acshadows #sketch

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Tune in Friday 28th March at 8pm GMT/UK time for Sweatdrop Studios Whatnot livestream show where we auction our original comic creations at discounted prices! New additions to the line up are Trade Winds and Cold Sweat & Tears! I'll be your host as usual 😊

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

I'll be hosting Sweatdrop Studios regular Whatnot livestream sale on Whatnot.com on Friday 28th February at 8pm (UK time)! This show introduces the Looking For The Sun light novel, and a classic from the back catalogue, our Stardust anthology! Get discounted prices on all of our comics 😊

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Selected photos of me from a recent shoot, shot/styled by Pat Lyttle at the Barbican! Much of what I'm wearing is from his collection of vintage clothing, some pieces my own. Enjoy :) You can hire Pat for styling and access his vintage collection here adobe.ly/3AS9rYF

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Off-duty part-time model signing in with a post fashion-shoot sweet treat! Should have some fun shots to show you all soon!

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Another Chinese New Year artwork from me! Rua from my Chronicles Of Ciel fantasy light novel series, dressed as a traditional Feitian fairy from Chinese legends. I used fineliners and felt tip markers #chinesenewyear #ChineseNewYear2025 #YearoftheSnake #YearOfTheWoodSnake #oc #originalcharacter

Foxgirl in Chinese fairy costume with grace arm position, green snake pattern in background

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Happy Lunar New Year everyone! 2025 is the Year of the Wood Snake, so being a Genshin Impact fan, I couldn't NOT draw Baizhu and his snake companion, Changsheng! Baizhu is also a Dendro user, the element for plants and wood! #genshinimpact #Baizhu #lunarnewyear #chinesenewyear #yearofthesnake

Pretty man with long green hair and glasses and white snake curled around his shoulders

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Happy New Year! Forgot to post my Art vs Artist 2024! I've returned to traditional media hence why there's less digital pieces in there. It's a great way to compete as a human artist against the slop of generative Artificial Inelegance / plagiarism software 😉 #artvsartist #artvsartist2024

Collection of artwork in anime/manga style, sketches/illustrations of colourful characters and black/white, photo of me in the middle

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