[Activity Record] The History of Laurris Character — From 2019 to the Present and into the Future

Hello, I'm Hani (Laurris)! Today, I'd like to take a look back at the history of how my artistic career, "Laurris Character," began and the path it has taken.

1. Where it all began: 2015-2018 (the period of self-study and exploration)

It may be surprising, but the origins of my digital art date back to 2015. At the time, I didn't even have a dedicated pen tablet, so I used MS Paint with just a mouse and drew pictures through trial and error.

2. Birth of the "Laurris Character": 2019

The turning point came on March 23, 2019. On this day, the project that is the core of our current activities, **Laurris Character**, was officially launched.

Later that year, I switched to Clip Studio Paint EX . This was a very important year for me, as it marked the first step from using a mouse to a full-fledged digital environment.

3. Evolution and Challenges: 2024-2025

As I continued my activities, I introduced an **LCD tablet (liquid crystal pen tablet)** in 2024. This allowed me to draw characters more intuitively and vividly, greatly expanding the scope of my expression.

In 2025, I had the valuable experience of rediscovering my own roots and culture through a trip to my hometown of Malaysia (Kedah, Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur, etc.). The inspiration I got there has had a major influence on the colors of my current works.

TAMA Comics 11th

4. And now: 2026, a new stage

I am currently based in Tokyo and expanding my field of activity. This year is a big challenge for me! I am currently working on an illustration book called **Laurris Character All Stars** and I plan to participate in doujinshi sales events in Japan.

• April 5th: TAMA Comic 12

• April 29: COMIC1☆28

• June 7: COMITIA 156

From Malaysia to Japan. Even though the location has changed, my desire to continue drawing "characters that bring energy" with orange and yellow as the main colors remains the same.

Conclusion

Laurris Character, which was launched in 2019, is soon approaching its seventh year (counting from the start of the project). We are grateful to everyone who has always supported us, and we will continue to create new characters.

Please keep an eye on Lauris's future adventures!

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