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Love this!! I wrote about travel sketchbook/journals a few weeks ago and tried to figure out how to do a newsletter version of it. You’ve perfected it! ❤️❤️❤️ So glad I found your beautiful newsletter thanks to notes.

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The Manger's reaction to your drawing is funny. Maybe he should've given you that discount! 😂

It looks like you had fun in Kyoto! I hope to visit Japan one day too.

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May 3, 2023Liked by Lian Cho

I absolutely love this update and you amaze me with your ability to draw beautiful Japanese buildings WHILE STANDING. P.S. do you have any fountain pen recommendations?? I went looking for one in Bristol the other day and got major overwhelm.

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Haha, “I look like my dad!” - so so good. Also welcome back and good luck with all the things in May! You got this!

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That was so fun to see! Thank you for sharing it with us!

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Haha! That restaurant manager won’t mess with you again! Love how you tell a story with drawings and photos combined

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Such beautiful photos Lian! I bet the manager still treasures his drawing even if he looks like his dad LOL

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This is so awesome Lian - love all of these sketches and your commentary, too!

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This was such a to read! I love the chefs all enjoying your drawing (even if the manager did grumble about looking like his dad 😂) Thanks for sharing! Super entertaining way of sharing a trip! I just found your newsletter and I’m in! 😁✌️

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May 1, 2023Liked by Lian Cho

Loved all of this so much. Thanks for sharing!

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Thanks so much for sharing your adventures! I love seeing the sketches alongside what you were sketching. And I loved the way you told the interaction of the free portraits at the restaurant!

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