Artist Bio

Makee is a cartoonist based in Brooklyn, New York.

A passionate advocate for hand-drawn art, she conveys her voice through bold ink strokes and fluid watercolors.

 

In her debut graphic novel CALL ME EMMA, which was published in 2025, she created the story that was based on her personal experience of coming to America from China at 16 with family.

The book was chosen as a finalist for the 2026 Graphic Medicine Award.

 

Makee's work often explores themes of everyday life, identity, and belonging, all infused with a sense of humor. When she's not drawing, you may find her reading or crocheting.