Tsunami Hee Ja
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AN ARTIST
A WRITER
A TEACHER
Hi, I'm Tsunami Hee Ja,
an Adelaide based artist and illustrator specialising in manga and anime style artwork.
Examples of my art can be viewed in the portfolio section below, or for more recent updates, please follow my social media accounts.
That is, I enjoy blogging whenever I get the urge. The best way to stay up to date with my art is through social media, but here's where you can find some more personal musings on life, pets, plants, and whatever else I happen to be contemplating at the time.
Yes, I teach workshops!
Libraries, schools, and event organisers are welcome to contact me about working as a contractor at their venue or function. I have all the necessary clearances and plenty of experience sharing my drawing techniques with children and adults of all ages.
PORTFOLIO
Click on the images for a better look!
 WholesomeAcrylic ink piece featured in "Sorry I'm Such a Nobody" solo SALA show |  Tea GenieBlack and white piece from the solo exhibition "Thirty One", a collection of works drawn for the Inktober challenge in 2014 |  Cosplay KidsPromotional banner illustration of anime fans in cosplay, commissioned by SHIN TOKYO |
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 Studio MessAcrylic ink piece featured in "Sorry I'm Such a Nobody" solo SALA show |  MaverickPet Portrait commission of a beloved family dog. |  Where do I belongHand-cut stencil spray and acrylic paint on wood, from the solo exhibition "More than" |
 SHIN TOKYO staffA staff portrait of SHIN TOKYO staff members (2018) |  Kawaii StreetCommission portrait drawn in a Japanese setting |  Doki Doki MeowmixA full-colour copic marker piece from my solo show, "The Catgirl Effect" |
 Missy, Dean and BinxA very cute couple portrait, commissioned as a surprise gift |  Disney RomanceA couple portrait commission, created in the style of a fairy tale romance |  Nyah NyahPiece for 2021 edition of the "100 bucks x Runnin'" exhibition |
 skateboardSkateboard design for Adelaide "Board2Death Exhibition", 2021 |  Secret AdmirerAn Elf maiden observes a merman frolic nearby (commissioned for an RP game) |  Earth MusicA dwarf bard testing her newly made instrument (commissioned for an RP game) |
 All My StarsCat and Bunny astronauts gathering stars in an illustration commissioned by Dandenong library |  DiversityA illustration celebrating diverse minority groups |  AdoptedCat and dog couple with their beloved human pet, created for a charity exhibition |
 Gamma Con MascotsGamma Con poster design created to fit a Sci-fi theme |  Wedded BlissA wedding portrait commissioned as a gift to the beautiful couple |  Cosplay Kids TooPromotional illustration of kids in Japanese pop-culture cosplay, commissioned by SHIN TOKYO |
 Sammie and RyanPortrait of a lovely couple and their adorable dog commissioned as a gift |  WondertrippingAlice in Wonderland themed piece for a collective exhibition hosted by Espionage Gallery |  Fur FamilyAnother gift commission of a happy couple with their trio of beloved fur-kids |
 Sale LootPromotional illustration commissioned by SHIN TOKYO |  Burn itBlack and white piece from the solo exhibition "Thirty One", a collection of works drawn for the Inktober challenge in 2014 |  Boardgames with BoydPromotional illustration commissioned by SHIN TOKYO |
 Jungle BeatsHand-painted mural commissioned for the wall of a private residence |  Roll and TumbleIllustration commissioned for use in a music video by independent musician, Steve Watto |  Family PortraitA family portrait commissioned as a surprise gift |
 Charles and the Eggman #6Guest cover art created for issue number 6 of the comic "Charles and the Eggman" by Simon Gray |  Hunting for GrubsA page illustration from the SPELD phonics book "Hunting for Grubs", written by Jacqui Edwards |  Always ElevenA Stranger Things themed piece of Mike and Eleven created for Espionage Gallery's collective exhibition, "The Upside down" |
 Solar blog illustrationAn article specific illustration commissioned by "Solar Quotes" for their independent Solar Blog |  Embroidered CatAn embroidered version I made of one of my own drawings |  Xmas shopping |
These are just some of my favourite pieces.
Follow my socials for more examples of my work.
COMICS
Follow the links to read my comics for free offsite
 Twying but Cwying"Twying but Cwying", a comic by Tsunami Hee Ja |  Hate Magnet"Hate Magnet", a comic by Tsunami Hee Ja. |
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TWYING BUT CWYING
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Take a sneak peak into the mind of a chronically clumsy, frequently flaily freelance illustrator as Tsunami shares happy memories, emotional baggage, and insights into the life of an eccentric art bunny who is forever "twying, but cwying".
HATE MAGNET
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The drawing of this high school romance manga commenced in 2008 and was completed in 2013, after which it was stored in a cupboard and ignored for nearly a decade. I've recently retrieved it and am finally sharing a bit of
it - *cringe* - along with a hefty disclaimer!
COMMISSIONS
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Portrait commissions have become one of my specialties over the years, and I have extensive
experience creating these in a variety of media. Although these jobs always brings me huge satisfaction when completed, the process of drawing detailed custom pieces can be creatively exhausting when constantly prioritised over working on my own art.
For this reason I will sometimes limit the number of portrait commissions I take on,
so please don't be offended if I'm unable to accommodate you at the time you inquire.
You can view my current full priced rates here.
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Special offer commissions are available at dramatically discounted rates when I post slots on social media. Follow my artist page on Facebook for these (they tend to fill up super quick, so you need to get in fast), as well as numerous examples of other commissioned pieces I have created.