Hi, I’m RayShine.
I’m a creator and coder from Taipei, Taiwan, working at the crossroads of analog and digital craft. My interests span digital painting, urban sketching, generative art, letterpress printing, and pen plotting—always exploring new ways to make things.
I set up this website in 2025 to explore and document these passions.
Refer to <a href="/en/now">this post</a> to get a glimpse of what I’ve been up to.
You can also find me on <a href="https://www.plurk.com/rayshineart">Plurk</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rayshineart">Instagram</a> or contact me at <a href="mailto:rayshine.liang@gmail.com">rayshine.liang@gmail.com</a>

About Me

<a href="/zh/blog/uuna-tek-idraw-2">（點此閱讀中文版）</a>I finally bought my first pen plotter in September.
I went with UUNA TEK’s <a href="https://uunatek.com/products/uuna-tek-pen-plotter-2-0-a4-size-handwriting-machine-xy-plotter-laser-engraver">iDraw 2.0</a>, which is listed as a legacy model on their website. I originally wanted the newer 3.0 series or the H series, but both of those start at A3 size. I really don’t have space for that at my place.
Even the A4 size was a struggle—I had to rearrange my desk just to make room for it.
<img src="https://ocesnqabnj.rayshineart.com/image/blog/uuna-tek-idraw-2/01.jpg?width=800&quality=80" alt="" title="Most of the machine was already assembled; I just connected the cables">
<h2>Three Years of Hesitation</h2>
I’ve wanted to get a pen plotter for three years, but I could never convince myself.
My rational side kept telling me it’s an awkward device. It’s slower and less precise than a printer, and the lines it draws can look too mechanical compared to hand-drawn work.
But for some reason I couldn’t explain, I kept thinking about buying one.
I tried talking myself out of it, telling myself it was a waste of money...
Finally, I asked myself: Why does it have to be useful?
Can’t I just treat it like a toy? When my husband and kids bought a PS5 and Switch 2, they didn’t stop to consider whether those game consoles were useful, did they?
Can’t I just buy it because it’s fun?
<h2>The Impulse Purchase</h2>
When I saw UUNA TEK’s Halloween discount in September, I finally took the plunge. I ordered on 9/16 and received it on 9/24.
Here are the photos I took on unboxing day.
<img src="https://ocesnqabnj.rayshineart.com/image/blog/uuna-tek-idraw-2/02.jpg?width=800&quality=80" alt="" title="Unboxing">
<img src="https://ocesnqabnj.rayshineart.com/image/blog/uuna-tek-idraw-2/03.jpg?width=800&quality=80" alt="" title="Thank you letter from UUNA TEK ♥ Probably written with one of their writing machines">
<img src="https://ocesnqabnj.rayshineart.com/image/blog/uuna-tek-idraw-2/04.jpg?width=800&quality=80" alt="" title="The envelope is beautiful">
<img src="https://ocesnqabnj.rayshineart.com/image/blog/uuna-tek-idraw-2/05.jpg?width=800&quality=80" alt="" title="The thank you letter is a folded card">
<img src="https://ocesnqabnj.rayshineart.com/image/blog/uuna-tek-idraw-2/06.jpg?width=800&quality=80" alt="" title="20% off on the next order. Looking forward to the day I get a bigger room so I can order an A3 size model 🤣">
I later heard from my friend E that UUNA TEK actually has frequent sales, and I did see them run a Thanksgiving sale right after Halloween. Oh well—at least I got to enjoy it earlier!
I used the 20% discount code from David Mrugala’s <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zzwu9d3gGfA">YouTube video</a> when I placed my order. Even though the video was published three years ago, the code was still valid when I used it. If you’re thinking about purchasing one, you can try the code in the video description. The video also has a detailed review that might help you decide.
<h2>Looking for Fellow Enthusiasts</h2>
Pen plotters seem relatively niche in Taiwan right now. If you know of any communities I could join, I’d really appreciate it if you could let me know. 🫶

Unboxing My First Pen Plotter: UUNA TEK iDraw 2.0 A4

<a href="/zh/blog/curvey-varnished-n-framed">（點此閱讀中文版）</a><img src="https://ocesnqabnj.rayshineart.com/image/blog/curvey-varnished-n-framed/01.jpg?width=800&quality=80" alt="Red Heart Framed">
Varnish vs. Glass? I chose varnish.
I love seeing the texture and strokes up close, and glass always gets in the way of that detail.
<img src="https://ocesnqabnj.rayshineart.com/image/blog/curvey-varnished-n-framed/02.jpg?width=800&quality=80" alt="A close up look of the textures" title="A close up look of the textures">

Varnish vs. Glass?

<a href="/zh/blog/kids-drawing">（點此閱讀中文版）</a>The bittersweet of watching my kids create.
I'm so happy they have this pure fun now. But I know one day the comparison trap will steal their confidence.
All I can do is help them build a strong bank of fond memories.
Maybe they'll stop making art as teens, but I hope the joy helps them find their way back later.
Just like I did.