
kari
20↑ | she/her
about me
Hi! I'm Kari. I'm an artist based in the Bay Area, California and the artist behind icecreamkari.
I love drawing the relationships between characters and exploring the soft moments in between.
events/conventions
a list of all upcoming events i will be attending!
merchandise catalogs and more details will be released closer to the event date.
i look forward to seeing you there 🥰
upcoming events
| event | location | date |
|---|---|---|
| Anime Impulse Bay Area | Santa Clara, CA | July 18-19, 2026 |
| Anime Impulse Orange County | Anaheim, CA | Aug 22-23, 2026 |
| San Japan | San Antonio, TX | Sept 4-6, 2026 |
| Youmacon | Detroit, MI | Oct 29-Nov 1, 2026 |
completed events
| event | location | date |
|---|---|---|
| Anime Impulse Bay Area | Santa Clara, CA | July 26-27, 2025 |
| Windblume Festival | Mesquite, TX | Aug 22-24, 2025 |
| Anime Impulse Orange County | Anaheim, CA | Aug 30-31, 2025 |
| Zhongchi Cupsleeve | San Gabriel, CA | Nov 15, 2025 |
| Animachi LADS Market | San Francisco, CA | Jan 31, 2026 |
| Animachi Genshin Market | San Francisco, CA | Feb 28, 2026 |
| Northern Cherry Blossom Festival J-Popup | San Francisco, CA | April 11-12, 2026 |
| Fanime: Manga Ichiba | San Jose, CA | May 24, 2026 |
| Beyond Gravity's Embrace: Caleb Cupsleeve | San Jose, CA | June 13, 2026 |
| Letters to my Copilot: Caleb Deco Event | Hayward, CA | June 27, 2026 |
consignments
| store | location | date |
|---|---|---|
| Animon Life | San Francisco, CA | Nov 2025 - Jan 2026 |
zines
| zine | role |
|---|---|
| ReUnion: a ZhongChiLi Zine | page artist |
| TartaLi Zine: Reflections Under the Sun and Moon | page artist |
| Kaveh and Alhaitham x Pokemon Zine: Truth and Ideals | page artist, merch artist |
| Kaveh and Alhaitham x Pokemon Zine: Trials of Fire | page artist |
| DaiHaru, A Balance: Unlimited Zine | page artist, merch artist |
| Jeweler Richard Fan Anthology | page artist |
Portfolio
illustration samples
merchandise samples
booth photos
commission info
status: closed
By requesting a commission, you are agreeing to all
terms and conditions.
| Will Do | Will Not Do |
|---|---|
| Characters from Media | NSFW, extreme gore |
| Original Characters | Anthro/Furries |
| OCs x Characters | Mecha/Complex Robots |
| Real People* | Monsters |
* I may not be comfortable drawing every person, so this is subject to a case by case basis
All payments are through Paypal.
All prices listed are in USD.
Full payment must be made upfront. There are no refunds after paying.
Colored Sketch
- bust-up: $40
- half-body: $50
- full-body: $60
Full Illustration
- bust-up: $60
- half-body: $80
- full-body: $100
Chibi, full render
- Full-body: $50
- Icon: $30
Chibi, simple shading
- Full body: $30
- Icon: $20
Backgrounds
All commissions by default come with a simple background. This means it will either be flat color or a simple design that I deem fit.
If you'd like a screenshot/other image as the background please let me know (e.g. screenshot from inside Genshin)
If you desire a more complex background, please discuss it with me in your inquiry. The price will increase depending on what this background is.For chibis, the default is a transparent background, but you can request a simple background instead at no additional cost.
Additional Characters
For each additional character, halve the price of the listing and add it to the original listing price.Example:
- Two-character bust-up colored sketch: $40 + ($40/2) = $60
- Three-character bust-up colored sketch: $40 + ($40/2) + ($40/2) = $80
Regarding References
I require image references, especially for original characters. I will not accept purely word descriptions of a character's design.In general, the more images and references you send for your request, the more likely the drawing is to match your vision. If you have a clear idea of lighting and poses, please send it!
If you have other requests, please send them to me in the form so we can discuss them.
I have the right to refuse a request and/or commission.
terms and conditions
General Info
- Full payment must be made upfront via Paypal invoice.
- There are no refunds once paid.
- Please be patient with your commission. Please keep in mind I work a full-time job, and I can also experience burnout. I will get your commission to you as soon as possible. If you need a rush job, please ask upfront and we can discuss it.
- I will send you an initial sketch after I am done. You are free to request any changes at this time.
- After the commission is finished, I will accept 3 minor changes. Any more and you will be charged an additional $5 per change. Major changes can be $10 or more.
- I require image references, especially for original characters. The more references and descriptions I have, the more likely the piece is to match your vision.
- I will send the final high-resolution version of the commission to you via the platform we are communicating on with a google drive link to download the image.
Rules
- All commissions are for personal use only (e.g. profile picture, banner, wallpaper, etc.) unless discussed otherwise
- Clients are NOT allowed to print, sell, or redistribute my art other than for personal use. Do not feed any commissioned art into an AI or image bank either. You are not allowed to claim the art as your own.
- If the Paypal invoice is not paid within 48 hours, I will cancel your commission. I will not start work on the commission until it is paid.
- I have the right to decline any commission or request.
- I have the right to post commissioned art to social media and/or display it in a portfolio.













































