Tag archive for Furqan’s First

Where to Find Furqan’s First Flat Top in Stores

You can look for Furqan’s First Flat Top at these stores from CA to NY.

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New website for 2015

What it do yall? Translation ( How are you)? Myself and Joy Liu just finished a new portfolio site for my latest work. Let me know what you think. So what’s new? I have been posting on my other blog little hints about Furqan’s First…

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Portraits & Stores – Furqan’s First

I started painting children’s portraits about two years ago. I was having a conversation with my friend Krea, a fellow parent and vocal activist. I was telling her about my story and she was very supportive saying that I should find a way to connect…

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We made it! – Furqan’s First

We did it! THANK YOU all so much for being a part of this journey! It has been amazing to see all the support from family, old friends, and many new friends. I’m excited to share with you this story and to give you sneak…

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My Mentors – Furqan’s First

When I first entered the children’s book world, I felt like a strange being on a new planet. Aside from the few stories I remember as a child, I really didn’t know much. I knew which books I liked to read to my son, so…

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Dropped Out of College – Enrolled in Life

Get an education! From a very early age my parents, family, and community drilled home the idea that I must “study hard” (Korean grandmother’s accent), and get an education. They gave me plenty in talks about thinking for myself, always questioning status quo, etc. Education: to…

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Why I Hated Reading

Why I hated reading growing up. To me, books sucked! As a child I don’t remember many favorite children’s books. I wasn’t much into comics yet. I loved graffiti art and almost lost my mind when I met Dream and Spie from the TDK crew…

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