Artist Spotlight: Kiki and Jiji by Ian Lee

Artist Spotlight - Kiki and Jiji

Here is a charming illustration of Kiki and her pet cat, Jiji. I like this cartoon style a lot, and like many Ghibli art pieces, I'd like to see more. You can find Ian's Instagram page here. Send him your thanks.

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