Odgerel looks up at the sky, the warmth of the sun radiating brightly against the embroidered threads on his clothes that shine blindingly, almost rivals to the bright day star. The sun seemed almost as if it blinked, twice, as Oktai and Gerel flew beneath it, their wings hovering beautifully in the air. The blue expanse, devoid of clouds, was like the mirror...

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In the forest lives a woman of no origin. She has been living in the woods for so long no one knows exactly how old or how young she was. No one knows her name either, not even the birds. But everyone knew who she was. She's sister, the leaves whisper as they sway with the wind's songs. She's my friend, says the...

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Hello everyone! I am so excited to tell you that I've been interviewed by The Wild Juniper! They have amazing articles to read (which I have read already, haha!) and have featured many artists as well. In the interview, I talked about my journey as an illustrator and where I draw inspiration from, among other things. http://www.thewildjuniper.com/sketching-in-the-sun-meet-illustrator-maril-ypil/ You can click the link above...

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She feels so much at home in the sunlit dark green waters where the vibrant creatures swam, their fins soft as an embrace, their scales shining vividly like a dream in a hazy abyss. She wanted so much to just be in the flow of the water, to never to go back to that place that called her different or unnatural. Besides, she...

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New books! The smell of new books is in the air!Well, they're not what one would call “new” though. It seems Philippa has found some books to borrow from the village library. A “new” set of books have just arrived at the request of the village school head, Geeta. Everyone's extremely happy about it. They've got a book about Eastern Herbs and also...

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Hi everyone! After months of planning and reading post office rules, I've finally opened my Etsy shop!  I've always wanted to run my own shop and opening my online shop feels really thrilling and a little bit scary too, to be honest. This is my first time to start selling to a wider audience, I'm really excited.  There are prints and a bookmark...

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The wind brings so many things together -- the birds know this so well. They flock around those who understand the whispers of the wind, the secrets of its gale, the strength of its blows, the wind that brings them to flight. It does not matter if the being they flock to is a bird or a flower. What matters most are the...

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She loved the way the embroideries shine in the firelight, the smooth and delicate feel of the fabric embracing her body, the perfumed scent of the fan enveloping her senses in sweet intoxication. Lost in beauty, she remembered the tattered hakama she cherished as she ran in the fields, wild and free, the warmth of the hearth where she ate the food she...

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I have always been fond of crafts, of cottages, of simple things made with love. Well, anything made with love has never been simple at all, though in its simplicity, they feel a lot more close to the heart, more intimate. Maybe this is just me.  Anyways, ever since the Honey Bee embroidery, I found myself more and more in love with needles...

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I was perusing books at Fully Booked as usual one afternoon last year when my attention was captured by a particularly interesting manga cover. It was a group shot of high school friends and the title was Orange by Ichigo Takano. I do love the color orange, and the manga gave me a sort of feel-good feel, but what caught me is the...

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Hello everyone! I suppose a little something about me is in order, so I did the Meet The Artist thing on Instagram a few weeks ago, or was it a month ago? Anyways, this is but a small information but I hope you can get an idea of who I am and that I am as alive and well as you. Cheers and...

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Sakura blossoms, a quiet corner by the bamboo garden, and striking red shrines are such stark contrasts to a sword in the firelight, the sound of the battlefield and the ruthless political plays. It is such a pleasure and a heartache to write and draw about these women from Japan. I am captivated by this land once again as it did when I...

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She loves to stay by the garden as the sun shines down on the blooms and ferns, feeling the tender warmth of it embracing her like a familiar hug.  ...

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Embroidery has always been a part of my days ever since I was a child. There are countless cross stitches and crochets that my mum made each day at home under golden sunlit and breezy days, and over at my grandmother's house there would be the dresses she makes with my uncle for clients, even for me and my cousins. We have lots of...

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The smell of the cold wind permeated the air, while the golden light of the afternoon sun was beautifully glowing on the leaves, the pavements, on busy feet and falling upon breathless, captivated lips. I have just realized how much I haven't been drawing backgrounds lately, if at all, even. I've mostly been doing portraits, and doing backgrounds seem so daunting, which indeed...

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Society6 is starting 2017 with a lovely promo from today until January 8, 12am Pacific Time! I hope you could take a gander and wander around my shop and see if you like something. It would be such a thrill to see you use my art in your every day life. You'll be able to activate the 15% OFF plus FREE worldwide shipping...

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She loves the garden and everything in it. Well, maybe not all -- she's terrified of centipedes! She'll let the sun shine on your plants even brighter and the wind nicer but remember to leave some herbs for her to cook with! Oh and her name is...a secret, she says! But the wind and the birds know, she said. If we know how...

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