hello there!
Comics, illustration, and design
Comics, illustration, and design
made with care, curiosity,
made with care, curiosity,
and a few watchful quails.
and a few watchful quails.
hello there!
Common Quails is a slice-of-life comic that follows a group of round, feathered quails as they go through everyday moments—some funny, some quiet, and some just a little odd.
About Common Quails
It began after I spent a year living on a farm, where I fell in love with a group of Coturnix quails aka common quails—plain little birds with round brown feathers and funny sounds that made me smile every day. When I moved to Portland, I missed them more than I expected. So I started drawing them—first as a way to hold onto those memories, and eventually as a comic I now share online. What started with a single quail egg has grown into a small world of characters and stories that explore life’s awkward, tender, and relatable moments.
I make Common Quails to offer a small pause in someone’s day—a moment to slow down, smile, and feel a bit of the peace I felt sitting quietly with quails.
Peck here if you want to learn more about how it all started.
About Sean Oh
Hi, I’m Sean—an illustrator and writer from Korea, currently based in Portland, Oregon. I care deeply about storytelling, and I’m always looking for ways to connect with people through images and words.
I studied illustration in school, but most of what I’ve learned has come from making things—books, comics, and visual work that speaks in a thoughtful way. I’m drawn to stories that hold a bit of warmth and humor, and I often find myself returning to themes like childhood, animals, and everyday moments.
My style leans bold and expressive, shaped by a love for character, color, and simplicity. What matters most to me is making work that feels honest—and that stays with someone, even just a little.