About
Aimi Hikaru is a freelance illustrator and published writer in Malaysia. She has been writing novels since 2018, secretly drew and began to self-taught, pursuing her childhood dream of an artistic career path. She is heavily inspired by Japanese manga and animated films. She’s currently working on personal projects in storytelling and illustration. Married to her college sweetheart, she works on all of her works from her cozy home. When she is not in a daydream, she loves to go on hikes and to travel. In 2022, she started sharing her artwork on social media and hasn’t stopped since.
CV
Education:
2010 – Landscape Architecture | LADS | MARA University of Technology
2006 – English Language Proficiency with Distinction | The Academy of Language Studies | MARA University of Technology
Experience:
2022-Present – Self-employed, Freelance Illustrator, Comic Creator, Founder of Aaimi Art Studio
2019-2021 – Published Author of Malay fiction
2013 – Ministry of Health Public Official
2011 – Clerk / Hotel Administration Employee
2010 – Pre-School Teacher
Exhibition:
21st-23rd February 2025 – Nijiket@Nijigen Expo, MIECC (Mines International & Exhibition Convention Centre), Seri Kembangan, Selangor
21st-22nd December 2024 – Comic Fiesta 2024, KLCC (Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre), Kuala Lumpur
Workshops & Events Attended:
2024 – Comic Art Festival Kuala Lumpur(CAFKL), Fahrenheit 88, Kuala Lumpur
2023 – Comic Fiesta 2023, (KLCC) Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
2019 – Archipelago Writing Workshop with Whitecoat Publication, WTC, Kuala Lumpur
2007 – Waste Material Design Competition, UiTM Perak
2007 – Landscape Architecture Seminar, Landscape Diversity & It’s Importance, UiTM Perak
Awards:
2020 – MPH Weekly Best-Seller of Malay Fiction | Benar Kucinta Dia
2019 – MPH Weekly Best-Seller of Malay Fiction | Kupilih Hatimu
October 2007 – Landscape Architecture Academic Excellence, UiTM Seri Iskandar, Perak
April 2007 – Landscape Architecture Academic Excellence, UiTM Seri Iskandar, Perak
Skills:
– Adobe Photoshop
– Clip Studio Paint Pro/EX
– Procreate
– Microsoft Office
– iMovie
- I do a lot of my video editing on social media platforms for content creation, marketing, and promotion. I use Canva, iMovie, and Vimeo applications.
List of Works:
July 2024-Present – The Cafe Prince (An Illustration & Comic Series)
January 2024 – Sleepless Nights (Webcomic | Volume 1)
May 2023 – Bad College Romance (Webcomic)
2022 – Bad Campus Love Story (Short Story)
2022 – My Love Reach to You (eBook)
2021 – Sudah Aku Mengerti (Paperback in Malay edition)
2020 – Benar Kucinta Dia (Paperback in Malay edition)
2019 – Kupilih Hatimu (Paperback in Malay edition)
2018 – Other completed and incomplete manuscripts on Wattpad
Aimi Hikaru’s Illustration Gear
Digital Software:
Adobe Photoshop
Clip Studio Paint
Procreate
Digital Illustration:
Wacom Cintiq 16
iPad Pro 10
Traditional Art Supplies:
Sketchbooks
Drawing Pencil
Art Lines
Copic Multi Liner
Color Pencil
Copic Marker
Contact info
info@aaimiart.com
Certificate
Some of my self-teaching, skills, and online learning course certificates that I have achieved since 2022
Exhibition
This is some of the comic conventions that I have attended since 2024
Venue:
21st-23rd February 2025 – Nijiket@Nijigen Expo, MIECC (Mines International & Exhibition Convention Centre), Seri Kembangan, Selangor, Malaysia
21st-22nd December 2024 – Comic Fiesta 2024, KLCC (Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Art Book & Merchandise
This is some of the merchandise that I will be bringing with me to the aforementioned conventions
Aaimi Art Studio Workspace
This is my work space, I am always working on my projects in my small but cozy studio at home
