Naomi "Nao" Romero

September Pin!

Hi, all! 

The September pin is done.. it is a Takoyaki pin! I am so obsessed with these street food now, haha! I always try to eat some whenever I go to festivals here in Tokyo.

Wolf Girl PSD

Hi, all!! 

Here is the PSD for the wolf girl illustration. Drawing this girl is very comforting for me as I deal with my new life and coping with my mental illness. She is another flavor compared to Anxiety Fox, since AF is a gentler approach to my depression. I have explored more horrific artwork with this girl, while still keeping the beauty of a wolf.

This was dra...

NYCC Exclusive DemoDog Enamel Pins reveal!

Hi, all! 

I wanted to reveal the artwork for my NYCC exclusive enamel pin set.. Demogorgon Dogs/ DemoDogs! They will be sold at a set at NYCC this year only.. but Patrons will have the chance to preorder them! Preorders will open once I 100% finalize the artwork, as well as finish the artwork for the SpiderGwen pup enamel pin for NYCC. I am considering an Anxiety Fox NYCC exclusive p...

iPad PSD

Hi all!

Since my laptop is so clunky, I decided to slowly migrate to my iPad to work and so far.. I love it! At the moment, I use Art Studio Pro and it is an excellent program since the interface is similar to PS. I REALLY love that it can support clipping masks. I have importing a few PS brushes easily too! 

Next tutorial will involve a video of me coloring a kitty for a Patro...

August Pin!

Hi, all!

Here is the August pin.. a sugar cookie! To pledge for it, be sure to pledge before August! 

July Pin! + Japan Study write up

Hi, all! 

The July pins arrived and will start shipping next week! I am so excited!!! 

August pins will return to the food animal theme and the theme is.. sugar cookie! I am almost finished with the artwork! 

I finished my first semester Japanese Language school and passed ah! I start my new semester tomorrow. I am currently making a write up for all of you who ...

Pins going out! + July Pin

Hi, all! 

First of all, thank you for your patience! I am still in a weird housing situation in Tokyo but I am currently looking at new units to move into. 

Here is the July pin! I hope you’re as excited as me! 

June pins are currently being packed and will go out by June 3rd. Keep an eye out for them! May pins should be arriving any day now for you all! Thank...

July’s Poll voting!

Hi, all! For the July poll, would you like another Anxiety Fox (or Bumy) food pin or one based on the red vines more realistic pin? I have attached some drawings of the red vines AF!

June pins are done!

Hi, all!

June pins are done! Birthday cake! They will begin shipping the moment June payments clear, so probably June 3rd! :) 

May pins are already going out, woo! 

May Pins done!

Hi, all!

The May pins are done and they look soo cute! There will be a small delay since they had to redo some pins (which I am glad.. I want you all to get the very best pins!) but don’t worry, they told me they will still ship this month and you all should have them in your mail boxes this month as well.

Thank you all so much for making these happen!! 

Shy collie sketches

Hi, all!

I decided to start sharing my loose sketches here. I rarely share these on my public outlets so I wanted to share here! 

When I try to get a feel for a character, I usually like to stay very loose. I tried to keep to a similar shape but try different approaches. I don’t really care about my sketches being pretty to look at. They rarely do look pretty but I have accep...

June pins artwork done!

Hi, all!

The June pins artwork is done! I hope you like them! If you want this one, you can pledge before June 1st! If you pledge before May 1st, you will receive the cupcake pin (which should be shipping at the beginning of next month). So happy we are back on schedule for pins!

Housing is still troublesome here but I hope to get a PSD ready does you all before May 1st!

Hopin...

Anxiety Fox Guest Pins Preview!

Hi, all!

Here are the guest pins for the Anxiety Fox enamel pin Kickstarter campaign! The campaign will be used to fund 6 new pins of featuring my own art but I wanted to offer some guest pins as stretch goals! I am so grateful that these amazing artists and friends agreed to be apart of the project! Each pin can be unlocked as a stretch gal and are all limited edition! Once they are sold...

Pins out by Wednesday!

Thank you for your patience!!! ❤️ I had to teach my sister how I organized my orders. She understands it now so she is currrently working with orders! 

Again, March and April pins will be shipped together! In May, everything will FINALLY return to normal and fulfillment will resume at early/ mid month every time. 

If you had any issues with previous pins, please let me...

Lack of updates due to no internet + Q&A

Hi, all!

I apologize for the lack of updates here! My apartment in Tokyo has no internet and it is a pain getting it set up. My neighbors are also a pain so I am considering breaking the lease here and moving to another apartment complex. I will make sure it includes an internet provider so it is easier for me to set up and pay for internet each month!

In the mean time, it's Q&A...

Settled in Japan! April pins shipping soon!

Hello, all! 

I am settled in Japan! I am currently getting my apartment more homey and waiting for my appliances to arrive tomorrow so I can cook.. haha! 

My factory has a much needs vacation and will be shipping my pins to me today. It takes a few days for them to arrive! Once they come, my sister will be shipping them at  the end of this week or beginning of next we...

April pins are done!

Hi, all!

The Aptil pins are done and they look so dang cute!!!! I’m so happy with them!!! 

They will begin shipping in early/ mid April. March pins are beginning to be fulfilled now! Some pins will be shipped together since it is easier for my sister, who is being paid to fulfill my pins for me while I am in Japan. I am so happy to have her support and having YOUR support sin...

Preview of 5 new Anxiety Fox pins!

Hi, all!

I will be making a Kickstarter to fund these NEW Anxiety Fox pins! Due to Japan taking all of my funds, I feel like crowd funding was the best way to get these little ones made. All these pins speak to me personally and I hope they speak to you too!

In the event we overfund, I will create several more Anxiety Fox pins! In addition, I will have a few guest artists on board w...

March pins are done!!!

Hi, all! 

The March pins are done and they look so cute, AHH! They will be shipping to me tomorrow so I should be able to fulfill them all next week. I got new backer cards as well so I am excited to finally get these pins properly branded to you all! Once I get these pins in hand, I will show you an example of them on the new backer cards.

The April pins are scheduled to be fi...

Pin delay!

Hi, all!

I apologize about the pin delay! If you haven't already known, factories always take a month long break in February, which throws production off. I was told that production will resume back to normal in April (so pins should start shipping at the beginning/middle of the month again). I apologize for the delay! I have learned a lot and will prepare for this for next year by orderi...

Miles Morals pup hi-res + PSD

Hi, all!

Here is the Hi-Res file for the Miles print + the PSD! There are so many layers.. haha! I tried to label them all! I used the Kyle Webster Gouache A Go Go brush and that's pretty much it, haha! I am too reliant on one brush.

Commissions open again due to JPN deposit

Hi, all!

I am about $700 short for my Japan apartment deposit (yay key money.. gay guarantor money!) so I will be opening commissions. Payment is not due until March 6th (need to finish one Patreon painting and a couple of pieces). 

Commissions are $70 per subject and an additional $35 for additional pets. Payment is not due until your sketch is approved. Once payment is receiv...

April Pin + backing!

Hi, all!

I decided to finish the April pin early! :) In order to get it, you just need to be charged in April. Being charged in March will have the ice cream pin sent!

I wanted to FINALLY get backings made! The words and logo will be rose gold foil printing and I am sooo excited! You guys deserve beautifully presented pins and I can't wait for you all to see it in person.

For ...

I'm studying in Japan for 1-2 years!

Hi, all!

I have exciting news! Once my visa is returned to me, I will be studying in Tokyo Japan for 1-2 years! I start studying at a Japanese language school in April and I am both nervous and excited! It has always been a dream to study in Japan and thanks to you all, I am able to make it happen!!

What does that mean for Patreon? All rewards will still remain the same! All patron ...

New tier.. post cards!

Hi, all!

With my (hopefully approved!) Japan visa this week, I wanted to open an another tier that will force me to tackle backgrounds and offer my patrons an exclusive post card each week! The post card tier will include a 4x6 post card, featuring a hand written note and doodle in the back. Each month, I hope to tackle backgrounds and fun interactions pieces! 

Of course, the p...

January + February Rewards sent!

Hi, all!

January and February rewards have been sent! :) January + February rewards have been shipped together in one package!

March Pin revealed!

Hi, all!

The March Pin has been revealed! I am so happy that everyone is enjoying the Anxiety Fox food series. I feel so lucky to receive so many messages of Patrons looking forward to pins each month!

I am sure you have already heard but Patron had an issue with processing payments and my Patron payment has been much slower than usual. Once it arrives, I will get straight to shippi...

Discord Server?

Hi, all!

What do you think about a Patreon only server? We can talk about art, careers, dogs, Japan, and more! 

I would love to get to know you guys more! 😊

February Pin is here!

Hello!

The February Pin is here. If you would like one, be sure to select the Pin tier! I will be shipping them out on the third! :)

Apologies for delays

Hi, all,

January Pins will be a few days late due to reviewing news about a loss in our family. I deeply apologize for the wait. I will begin shipping on Monday. Thank you so much for your patience and I cannot apologize enough for the delay.

February Pins will begin shipping on February 3rd!