sowa sowa (そわそわ) is a Japanese ideophone meaning "fidgety" or "restless". Being an eclectic and incidental crafter/printmaker/illustrator/designer (all to varying extents), I found it to be a fitting descriptor for all my artistic endeavors.

The concept of sowa sowa also serves as a personal motivator of sorts; as a self-taught and amateur artist, self-doubt of my abilities and value has often led to long periods of fidgety indecisiveness and thus inaction and stagnation. Creating this shop is just one step toward turning my anxious and restless energy into projects I otherwise would never have started!

At its heart, sowa sowa is about forward motion and growth, and striving to share that positive energy with others through art. As cheesy as it sounds, I hope my work can brighten your day or bring a smile to your face and relieve some of your anxieties, if only temporarily!

Thank you so much for visiting :o)