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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics

@sonialeong.bsky.social

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Known for work on Manga Shakespeare Romeo & Juliet, Doctor Who, Assassin's Creed, Draw Manga: Complete Skills, Beginning Manga and lots more! Sweatdrop Studios Director. She/her

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · Oct 24

Hi everyone! I'm a Comic / Manga creator based in the UK, known worldwide for my many how-to-draw Manga guidebooks and Manga Shakespeare Romeo & Juliet. I'm the Director of Sweatdrop Studios, an indie publisher / comic collaborative. Hope this will be a new happy place for me to showcase my work :)

Me (lady with glasses in suit) at my table in a comic convention, lots of colourful prints displayed and many books on the table

Me (lady in glasses dressed in suit/skirt) during a Chibi Manga drawing workshop, demonstrating drawing on a flipchart to attendees

Me (lady in glasses and in suit) presenting a talk on Manga character design at a school

A detailed collection of lots of Chibi / cute styled Manga characters

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · Sep 16

It's the end of the summer, but squeezed in a cute drawing. Silas, Rua, Arafel and Veronique (from my fantasy series Chronicles Of Ciel) all dressed in traditional yukata having gone to a Japanese Matsuri / festival :) #art

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · Jul 10

Tomorrow night is a Sweatdrop Studios Whatnot livestream special sale - Sonia Leong's signed A4 pearl prints! Typically £9-£10 online, grab them for the event exclusive price of just £8 each - but only a max of 3 per design is available at this price. Tune in Friday 11th July at 8pm UK time!

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · Jul 10

Looking for Manga workshops in the Greater London area?
As part of Wimbledon Bookfest I'm running 2-day courses for 11-14yrs/ 15-19yrs from 24-29 July in Colliers Wood / Mitcham Library.
Get your tickets here: www.wimbledonbookfest.org/manga-worksh...
(free places available, see link for details)

Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · Jun 28

This was really difficult though! I love so many Pokémon, I had at 5 villagers I wanted to pick, and I love many types of flowers, but at least with colours I love reds and blue-greens the most, if not black/white or gold/silver/copper metallics

Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · Jun 28

If you see this, post a Pokémon, Animal Crossing villager, flower and colour you like ✨

Julian the blue unicorn wearing a galaxy hoodie

Red Chaenomeles or Japanese Flowering Quince

Petrol Blue / Dark Teal satin-like fabric

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · Jun 28

Today I'm selling my art prints, books and comics at MACC-POW in Macclesfield! In the beautiful Town Hall, upstairs underneath a magnificent chandelier! Hope you can make it if you're in the area ♥️#maccpow #macclesfield #comiccon #comics #manga #anime #comicbooks #artist #supportartists

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · Jun 27

My 2025 upcoming event schedule:
MACC-POW, 28 Jun
London Film & Comic Con, 5-6 Jul
Hyper Japan, 18-20 Jul
Wimbledon Bookfest, 24-29 Jul
MIL-D-CON, 4 Oct
Cheltenham Literature Festival, 17-18 Oct
MCM Comic Con London, 24-26 Oct
Thought Bubble, 14-16 Nov
MCM Comic Con Birmingham, 28-30 Nov

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · Jun 27

More Mini Manga Portraits! These are 10-15min headshot sketches in pen/ink on A5 card of you, your OCs, or your favourite characters in your preferred anime/manga/game style, for around £15. I offer them at most comic cons for fun :)
#sketch #commission #drawing #illustration #portrait #penandink

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · Jun 25

Had a lot of requests for her so I added her to my sketchbook! Arlecchino from Genshin Impact. Drawn with fineliners and markers. Enjoy~ #genshinimpact #arlecchino #arlecchinogenshinimpact #genshin

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · Jun 16

Here is my Wriothesley from Genshin Impact! Drawn with coloured fineliners and felt tip markers. Enjoy the lovely tall wolf boy and remember - DON'T BREAK THE LAW 😂 ⛓️‍💥#wriothesley #wriothesleygenshin #wriothesleygenshinimpact #genshin #GenshinImpact #genshinimpactfanart #genshinfanart

Man with wolfish black and grey hair dressed in black, grey and red clothes, adjusts his tie and dangling handcuffs

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · Jun 12

Well after Neuvillette I had to draw Wriothesley. Him and his wolfy hair, high boots, handcuffs, loose necktie 👀 I was torn between making him drink tea and this pose but obviously this was more alluring #wriothesley #genshin #genshinimpact #genshinimpactfanart #sketch #wip #artwip

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · Jun 11

Our favourite Hydro DPS king Neuvillette from Genshin Impact - this took me way longer than I thought it would 😭 Stabilo fineliners, coloured with various felt tip markers #neuvillette #neuvillettegenshinimpact #GenshinImpact #genshinimpactfanart #sketch #myart #genshin #art

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · Jun 11

Hydro dragon Hydro dragon please don't cry

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · Jun 5

A little art timelapse video I put together from an ink sketch I did of one my original characters Decravia the witch, from Decravia's Diary, a little comic strip I wrote/drew of a witch's diary published in the LoLz anthology / magazine / comic from The77! #arttimelapse #sketch #witch #art

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · Jun 3

Neuvillette's drip is so complicated that I was tempted to just leave him without his clothes 😜 WIP pencil sketch of Neuvillette from Genshin Impact #neuvillette #genshinimpact #genshinimpactfanart #wip #artwip

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · May 28

Mini Manga Portraits! I sometimes offer quick A5 commissions of face/bust portraits for £15-20. Pick your preferred style and I knock something out in 15mins :) Here are some I did over the last few events.
#manga #animeart #sketch #sketches #commission #drawing #portrait #illustration

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · May 27

Some tiny ACEO sized art for you to enjoy! Romeo from my book Manga Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet - drawn with pencil, fineliners, felt tip markers and white gel pen. Enjoy the WIP shots!
#romeoandjuliet #shakespeare #manga #sketch #drawing #aceo #sketchvsfinal #artwip

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · May 22

This weekend 23-25 May 2025 Sweatdrop Studios will be at MCM Comic Con London at stand S2765 near Artist Alley! Look for our blue signage/tablecloths. Art prints, books, comics and more. I'm also running Manga workshops in PopAsia everyday 3-4pm. Please drop by, say hi and buy #mcmcomiccon

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · May 7

It's my birthday today so I thought I'd show proof of life! The world is exhausting at the moment, and I've been really busy with work recently so I've only had the spoons to decompress with playing video games instead of updating all of my social media. Will treat myself properly this weekend tho~

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · Apr 18

Blanket bans aren't the answer, any exclusion should be extremely rare.
They say this brings clarity? Then they'd better be clear about how trans, non-binary and intersex people are supposed to live practically.
If it's anything less than a cis person takes for granted, that is a human rights issue.

Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · Apr 18

Just so we're clear here, the UK Supreme Court ruling is not carte blanche to discriminate against trans women. I am angry with how transphobic bigots are weaponising it.
You don't improve cis women's rights by eroding trans women's rights. Oppressed groups need to work together to find solutions.

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · Apr 18

I'm really so happy that you were willing to take on advice to improve! All artists need to learn early on that well-intentioned critique is all about the art and not to take it emotionally/personally. Analysis, research and practise is needed to hone any skill.

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · Apr 1

Here's a marker sketch commission I did of Assassin's Creed Shadows Yasuke and Naoe surrounded by tanuki ♥️ #assassinscreed #assassinscreedshadows #acshadows #sketch

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · Mar 27

Tune in Friday 28th March at 8pm GMT/UK time for Sweatdrop Studios Whatnot livestream show where we auction our original comic creations at discounted prices! New additions to the line up are Trade Winds and Cold Sweat & Tears! I'll be your host as usual 😊

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Sonia Leong: Artist/Author, Manga/Comics @sonialeong.bsky.social · Feb 28

Going live on Whatnot in less than an hour! whatnot.com/s/OdlhnJGp

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