26/03/2026
I painted Mimikyu today 💜
For anyone who doesn’t know his story, it's quite a sad and touching one. Mimikyu is a Pokémon who hides under a costume because he’s afraid that if people see what he really looks like, they won’t love him. So he dresses up like Pikachu just to feel accepted. As Pikachu is always so dearly loved.
I think that’s why I’ve always liked him.
I think we all feel like him sometimes. Like we have to hide parts of ourselves, to show we're okay on the outside, even when we're not. Because to be seen fully feels scary.
In this painting, I didn’t want him to just be hiding though. I wanted to capture a moment where he’s stepping out, even if it’s uncomfortable. The shadows are still there, the fear is still there… but so is the courage to be seen.
I guess this piece is a reminder to myself, and you, that it’s okay to show up as we are, even if it feels messy, even if it’s not perfect.
And maybe being seen isn’t as scary as it feels 🌙
Now tell me, who's your favorite Pokémon? 🥰
