Hello there!
This summer, stepping outside and saying anything other than “It’s hot” feels like a difficulty level +50 challenge.
“Will it cool down a bit after the typhoon?”
Nope, no chance.
Where did Japan’s summer even go…?

I need to feel the chill ASAP!

So, I decided to draw a dragon eating Popsicle stick.
I think this is actually the most summery artwork I’ve ever created!
From now on, I’d like to make more pieces like this, focusing a bit on everyday life.



Japanese popsicles will give you another one if you have these letters on the stick after you finish eating.


Making of Timelapse
Since this is a “large portrait-style” illustration, I kept the editing relatively short.
Before I even started drawing, I had already decided on:

– A summery blue color palette
– An ice bar inspired by GAR〇GAR〇 KUN

Still, I struggled quite a bit with the color choices (I edited out the excessive flickering in the video).
It was a blast!