Derek. Derek is an editor at KawaiiToons who loves coloring, drawing, and setting up a cozy creative desk. He helps keep the guides clear and useful for parents and hobbyists choosing supplies.. Type: Editor. Tags: Editor, Coloring and markers, Drawing and sketching, Journaling stationery, Creative desks and storage, Gifts for makers.
Editor
Derek
Derek is an editor at KawaiiToons who loves coloring, drawing, and setting up a cozy creative desk. He helps keep the guides clear and useful for parents and hobbyists choosing supplies.
Areas covered
- Coloring and markers
- Drawing and sketching
- Journaling stationery
- Creative desks and storage
- Gifts for makers
Derek is an editor at KawaiiToons. He loves coloring, drawing, and the small ritual of setting out pens before a quiet evening at the desk. He joined the site to help other hobbyists find supplies that feel good to use — not overwhelming, and not written like a catalog.
He reads the guides the way a friend would: is this easy to follow, does it name the real trade-offs, and would it help someone picking a set for a coloring night or a first sketchbook?
What he cares about
Derek likes tools that stay tidy on a shared table and kits that make it easy to start. He pays attention to the details that matter when you are actually making something — tip size, washability, storage, and whether a set is friendly for beginners.
He works with Yumi Ang, who writes the guides. Together they want KawaiiToons to feel like a small studio for people who love cute, practical creative hobbies.
What he helps with
- Coloring and marker guides
- Drawing and sketching picks
- Journaling stationery
- Desks, carts, and storage for art supplies
- Gift ideas for creative kids, tweens, and adults
Say hello through the contact page.
Selected Crafts & Activities guides
Guides Derek wrote in this topic.

Best Craft Kits for Kids: 12 Creative Screen-Free Picks
The best craft kits for kids, from preschool pom-pom art to sewing, painting, clay, jewelry and terrariums. Compare ages, mess and skill level.
Selected Coloring guides
Guides Derek wrote in this topic.

Best Markers for Coloring Books: 10 Picks for Adults & Kids
The best markers for coloring books, from washable sets to dual-tip and alcohol markers. Compare tip control, bleed risk, and the best use for each.
Recently reviewed
Guides Derek helped review before they were published.

Best Art Supply Organizers: 10 Storage Ideas for Pens, Markers & Craft Supplies
The best art supply organizers for pens, markers and craft supplies, from desktop caddies and marker racks to rolling carts, cases and craft boxes.

Best Bullet Journal Notebooks: 10 Picks for Beginners & Creative Planning
The best bullet journal notebooks for beginners and creative planning. Compare paper weight, page count, dot grids, binding, and setup features.

Best Charcoal Pencils for Drawing: 10 Picks for Beginners & Shading
The best charcoal pencils for drawing and shading, compared for beginners, portraits, soft gradients, white highlights, woodless coverage and value.

Best Desk Lamps for Drawing, Coloring & Crafts: 10 Bright Picks
The best desk lamps for drawing, coloring and crafts, from budget LEDs to bright wide task lamps. Compare CRI, brightness, coverage and controls.

Best Desk Organizers for Art Supplies: 10 Picks for a Clutter-Free Workspace
The best desk organizers for art supplies, from rotating caddies to marker racks. Compare capacity, footprint, access, storage style, and portability.

Best Drawing Kits for Beginners: 10 Starter Sets That Are Actually Useful
The best drawing kits for beginners, with useful graphite, charcoal, blending and sketching tools instead of filler. Compare 10 practical starter sets.

Best Drawing Pencils for Beginners: 10 Sets for Sketching & Shading
Compare the best drawing pencils for beginners for sketching and shading, including graphite grades, starter tools, accessories, and practical trade-offs.

Best Drawing Supplies for Kids: 10 Easy Starter Picks for Young Artists
Best drawing supplies for kids, from washable markers and crayons to pencils, paper and art kits. Compare age guidance, grip, mess and value.