Kawaii Companions
About
Is that your full-time job?
Yes! I have been working full-time as a freelance artist since July 2023 <3
When did you start?
I started drawing more again in 2017 after completely neglecting it for a few years. One year later, I went to a convention as an exhibitor for the very first time. And since then, I've been concentrating more and more on my creative hobby, which has now become my profession.
Do you do everything on your own?
Yes and no. I draw all the artworks myself and take care of all social media channels. At conventions, when packing orders and recently also with support requests, I get help from two friends who support me especially when I'm out and about a lot at conventions.
Where does the name Myuna Art come from?
Ah, good question! "Miu was a word I used to say a lot when I was little. And "Na" is the first two letters of my first name. I wanted to choose an artist name that has a friendly sound and also works internationally.
What goals have you set yourself for the future?
I would like to focus on "Own Art" and work on cute plushies, but also develop new designs for my Ita Bags and maybe even create a whole new model of my bags! My biggest dream would be to have my own little store in Hamburg <3
Where can people find you on social media?
You can find my social media pages here: Social Media
Do you have any formal artistic training?
I studied communication design at HAW Hamburg and then worked as a graphic designer for 7 years.
What is the best way to contact you?
- If you have any questions about your order from my online store, please use the chat function on my store page or write a message using the contact form on my homepage.
- If you have questions about your order on Etsy, please use the question function that Etsy offers.
- Otherwise, feel free to use Instagram or my Discord to ask general questions.
Ita Bags
What is an Ita Bag?
An Ita Bag is the best way to carry your pins safely and visibly around the world. An Ita Bag has a transparent front and enamel pins can be placed behind it. The protective front prevents the pins from being damaged or lost.
How does your Ita Bag work?
My Ita Bag has a maximum modular structure: You can swap the fronts so that you can create different designs from the same bag. The inserts are also removable and there are several designs to choose from. The tails are also interchangeable. Each bag comes with 3 straps and can be worn as a crossbody bag AND a backpack.
Why are there hardly any/no Ita Bag fronts listed in your store?
When I reordered the Ita Bags, the second batch came with a different zipper that is not downward compatible. To avoid connecting an already purchased bag with a new front, I had to remove the fronts from the store for the time being. If you would like to buy a new front, please write to me with a photo of your Ita Bag (front/frontal) and your desired front designs.
When will there be a restock of design XYZ?
Some designs will no longer be restocked. If you would like a specific design, please write to me via the support chat or the contact form on my homepage.
What fits in an Ita Bag?
My Ita Bags fit a Nintendo Switch, a 0.7 l water bottle (or an AirUp bottle), a DinA5 notebook and, of course, a cell phone, wallet and front door keys - all at the same time. Someone even got a winter jacket in there once.
Do you always have Ita Bags with you at cons?
I have my Ita Bags with me at all conventions that I can attend by car. If you would like to buy an Ita Bag at a convention, just write to me in advance to be on the safe side.
Discord
Do you have a Discord server?
Yes, you can join the Discord server at any time here: Discord
What can I find on your Discord?
My Discord is the perfect place to exchange chat with the ComMyunity <3 Here you can find info about when I'm working on new projects or have been accepted to conventions, swap pins with others, talk about music and games or show off your artworks.
Why did I lose my Patreon status on Discord even though I'm still a Patreon?
Patreon checks every month whether your membership is still active. Since it always takes a few days to collect the contributions, your status may not be checked immediately on Discord, especially at the beginning of the month.
Twitch
Do you stream on Twitch?
Yes, but at very irregular intervals. It always depends a bit on how much I'm out and about at conventions.
What do you stream on Twitch?
Everything I feel like doing. But mostly games or I do art streams!
Can viewers interact with you during your stream?
Of course! In fact, I'm really looking forward to chatting with people from the community <3