Author Archives: duachakaher

I remembered thinking about this question a long time ago, like back when I was still in high school. I remembered getting promotional mailers from the Art Institutes and thinking to myself if it was worth it to go or if I could even get into one? I also didn’t know if I was ableContinue reading “Should I go to Art School?”

Last updated: February 4, 2026 Growing up as a Hmong-American girl in America in the early 2000’s, it was difficult to find books (picture books, chapter books, novels, and graphic novels) featuring Hmong characters or experiences or books written or drawn by Hmong individuals. I always felt insecure about being Hmong and there were notContinue reading “List of Hmong Children’s Books, Chapter Books, Middle Grade, Young Adult, and Graphic Novels”

Last Updated: July 2025 “In a 1974 National Geographic article, Lyteck Lynhiavu, a young Hmong Leader, was asked, “why virtually no Hmong become artists?” To which he responded, “The Hmong dream only at night…An artist must dream all day, and we don’t have time.” Festival organizers say that things have changed since 1974 – today theContinue reading “List of Hmong Artists”

Hello everyone! I’m always on the lookout for Hmong books and educational materials, not only for myself but for kids as well. I’ve compiled a list of businesses and products that feature such items. If you’re looking into gifting Hmong-related books or educational materials to someone this holiday, consider the list below. If I missed […]

Hello all! With the holiday season coming around the corner I thought I’ll post something a little different today. I’ve compiled a list of gift ideas for people who are planning to buy something for their artist friend/family member, but don’t know where to start! These are just a few things that I’ve come upContinue reading “Gift Ideas for Artists”

Hi everyone! I hope everyone is doing great. I wanted to update you guys about what I’ve been up to and what to look forward to. 1) Fox Cities Book Festival 2017 First of all, we’re less than a month away from my author visit at the Fox Cities Book Festival in Appleton, Wisconsin. TheContinue reading “Author visit, a new book, and another Kickstarter!”

Hi everyone! It’s been a while. I have some AWESOME news that I would like to share with you all. On Tuesday, October 10th, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. I will be a guest author at the Fox Cities Book Festival in Appleton, Wisconsin. I will be giving a presentation on my comic book Then and Now. MoreContinue reading “Upcoming Author Visit”

Hey, everyone! Here’s a short comic about the superstition of pointing at a moon.

Hello! I know, it’s been so long since my last blog post, but I have WONDERFUL NEWS! If some of you recall from my previous blog posts I mentioned that I was illustrating some children’s book projects. Well, I am very happy to announce that they are finally out and available for purchase! Yes! You can get yourContinue reading “Books and Babies!”

CONGRATS! You just graduated from art school (or with a degree in Art or Design)! First of all, give yourself a big pat in the back for pursing something and getting it done! Hopefully you’ve made the most out of it! In 2015, I graduated with a degree in Entertainment Design and concentration in ComicsContinue reading “Advice to the Art Graduate: I Have a Degree, Now What?”