Aimi Hikaru is a freelance comic artist and published author based 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. In early 2022, she started sharing her artwork on social media and hasn’t stopped since. 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.
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
Convention:
Dec 2024 – Comic Fiesta 2024, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
Workshops & Events Attended:
2024 – Comic Art Festival Kuala Lumpur, Fahrenheit 88, Kuala Lumpur
2023 – Comic Fiesta 2023, 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
April 2007 – Landscape Architecture Academic Excellence, UiTM
Skills:
– Adobe Photoshop
– Clip Studio Paint Pro/EX
– Procreate
– Microsoft Office
– Canva
– iMovie (I do a lot of my YouTube video editing with Canva and iMovie)
Past & Present of Works:
July 2024 – The Cafe Prince (An Illustration & Comic Collection)
Jan 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
Some of my self-teaching, skills, and online learning course certificates that I have achieved since 2022.
Art Book & Merchandise
This is some of the merchandise that I will be bringing with me to the aforementioned conventions
Aaimi Art Studio Workspace
