About The Artist
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 a personal project 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
