The artist introduced herself: “My name is Lee YiQian. I'm from Malaysia and I'm an art teacher in high school. I started my Instagram art journey when I was 17 years old. I'm 29 now.”

We were wondering how Qian came up with the idea for these illustrations. She wrote: “Actually, that phrase refers to myself, not the pumpkin character. Initially, the main character I drew wasn’t the little pumpkin, but something else. I’ve also experimented with drawing different things, but lately, I’ve been focusing more on illustrating the little pumpkin.”

Qian shared her creative process and how long it takes for her.

“Although my works are quite small, usually less than 10 cm in size, and even full-background pieces are less than 20 cm, I always start by sketching a draft on paper. Then, I create a more refined version before transferring it onto watercolor paper. I usually work on a piece a little each day to maintain my focus, so it typically takes a few days to complete one artwork.”

The artist also shared what she would like for people to take away from her works.

“I hope they can find resonance and happiness through my work.”

Lastly, Qian added: “I want to thank everyone who enjoys my work. I am grateful for their support and companionship. I wouldn't have made it this far without them.”