Welcome to my vendor portfolio! I bring joy and color into everyday spaces through thoughtful character products. Here are 3 reasons why KLUIA is the perfect fit for your event!

In 1st grade, when Pokémon was just released into the world, I was introduced to my first commission. “Can you draw me Charizard??” All that time drawing in my childhood has really paved the way to my career today, where people are still asking me to draw their favorite characters.

To me, fan art is a way of preserving and expressing the experiences I had with the original medium. Sometimes I wish certain side characters had more screen time, so I give them the screen they deserve. Other times, a scene feels so iconic that I can’t help but replicate it.

Nowadays, I don’t try to copy those characters exactly as they are, but I try to add more to their stories. I ask, How can I draw them as my own? How can I make their worlds more interesting or impactful?

What connects me to Japanese artists isn’t just how kawaii their characters look, but how they turn mundane, silly, nonsensical moments into fond memories. Here are a few KLUIA products where I really try to capture that essence:

I’ve worked over 100 events since 2016 so I’ve created plans for every table option to create a colorful and immersive kawaii experience every time.

To encourage spending and boost event attendance, I created the Secret Shop! These prints and stickers are only available in person.

I do my part to maximize the show’s marketing efforts by launching new products, promoting major sales, and showcasing one-of-a-kind handmade ceramics exclusively at my table.

On special occasions, I sell hand-drawn portrait commissions during the first hours of the show. I believe custom art and handmade items help keep the magic of artist alleys alive, especially with the rise of AI images.

Over the years, I’ve brought smiles to thousands of customers online and offline! I aim to create characters that people can connect with and my customers let me know when I’ve achieved it:

My work has also attracted over 40k total followers across all social platforms (and counting). These are true fans, actively following my posts about my events and exclusive product drops.

I’m honored that major corporations and renowned organizations enjoy my work, too! Here are clients that have worked with me on illustrative projects or featured me in their events:

Thanks so much for considering my pop-up shop! If you would like to see more, you can visit my online shop here or email me at contracts@kluia.co. From our small team of artists and art enthusiasts, thank you!

🐾/ Karen + Team KLUIA