art by sra ree
bkk UNZINE art magazine aims to showcase the talents of artists and to bring creativity and community to audiences around the world.
Every month, a new curation from different notable artists is presented under a unique theme. bkk UNZINE is dedicated to promoting both established & up-and-coming talent. The following month’s theme is announced in each issue and we welcome all to submit artwork.
A JUNE REFRESH
Hi all!
This month we have a welcome reminder to take a breath and recharge, courtesy of featured artist sra ree, whose unique art style caught our eye a while back and we’re thrilled to share her work with you this issue. Be sure to check out our interview with her to see more of her amazing art!
Our video archive is also taking an unscheduled breather as we’ve experienced an issue with YouTube and are currently in the process of re-uploading the archive. Rest assured, everything will be up and running again shortly.
As always, thanks to all our contributors and special shout outs to The Duang for gracing Comics Corner with his comics work and to Andrew Zeal for providing artwork by the young talent from the Children of the Forest Foundation.
Enjoy the issue!
Next month’s theme is...
Accepting submissions NOW through 25 JUNE
PAUSE TO BREATHE
by sra ree
digital artwork
Pause to Breathe: A reminder to let go of stress and take a well-deserved break. Breathe deeply, enjoy your surroundings, and use this moment to reset. Recharge yourself before moving forward once again.
artwork & description by:
sra ree
PAUSE IN LIFE BRINGS OXYGEN INTO YOUR WORLD
by PHILIPPE SCHULZINGER
ink fineliners on sketchbook paper
During Covid, walking in the streets of Bangkok was part of my oxygen...
Seeing a taxi motobike driver pausing, dropping his mask under his nose... this gave me inspiration for that drawing with such reflection: Are we allowed to pause from wearing masks to breath?
The two other drawings are to remind us that our daily life is made of pauses… to help congestion… to step back and be more aware of our environment... and make new friends.
artwork & description by:
PHILIPPE SCHULZINGER
BREAK
by IMAIMDOODLES
digital painting
When it comes to the “Pause to Breathe” theme, my mind thinks of the experience of exhaustion from keeping on living. When my life is crumbling down, all I can do is pause and take a breath.
artwork & description by:
IMAIMDOODLES
RECHARGE
by MICHAEL PACHIDAMRONG & NIRUT CHAMSUWAN
pencil & ink on board
Androids need a break too…
inks & description by:
MICHAEL PACHIDAMRONG
pencils & description by:
NIRUT CHAMSUWAN
TAKE A BREATH BEFORE…
by ART DD
digital artwork (Clip Studio Paint)
Step 1: Inhale and observe.
Step 2: Exhale and draw. Rinse and repeat until your masterpiece is done. I don't always do this when I draw and I've found when doing this at a comfortable pace it can be very relaxing.
Check out my mentors and friends on my breath work journey, Stu and Kam, at BreathInspired.com as well as my website ajarnart.com where you can check out creative stuff, from tools and references for drawing to things I created for fun! Credit also to my instructor Dynnaro You, for his guidance.
artwork & description by:
ART DD
At bkk UNZINE, we are lovers of comics and every month we’ll be shining a spotlight on comics projects worthy of attention. Remember to check out our Comics Club every Sunday at UNZINE 95, hosted by bkk UNZINE founder Sketchman Boris, and have fun learning about different aspects of making comics!
For this month’s Comics Corner, bkk UNZINE is honored to feature the wonderfully kinetic work of award-winning Thai comic artist & illustrator Veerachai Duangpla, AKA “The Duang.” The founder of Gangster All Star, The Duang has over 30 years of experience as a comic artist, illustrator and designer, with more than 30 comics published and all selling out.
To follow The Duang and stay updated on his comics and illustrations, links to his social media can be found at his artist profile here.
We are also pleased to spotlight our first “Rising Star” from the ranks of talented young artists from our partner organization Children of the Forest, an organization that envisions equal rights and opportunity for stateless children and provides education, protection, healthcare and community programs to stateless individuals. bkk UNZINE has worked with art instructor Andrew Zeal to showcase the amazing work being produced by young artists in conjunction with Children of the Forest, and this month we kick off with comics and paintings by one of Andy’s pupils, Panya.
artwork & description by:
THE DUANG
bkk UNZINE is grateful for your continued readership and is extremely proud to share the artwork of our talented contributors with all of you, our valued art community.
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next month’s theme is…
Accepting submissions NOW through 25 JUN 2026
