THE TOOLS
Directions to Find Your Style
Where I talk about how to find your personal style in art (or any other creative endeavor).
December 12, 2025Comics & stories bound to become books,
crafted by Luis Mendo for those who appreciate them.
ARTIST'S LIFE
Self Publishing in Japan
Where I tell the lessons learned and the problems found when making a book in Japan.
November 28, 2025
UPCYCLED
A Case Against Ageing, Solo Show & Finder
Three stories born out of the same three client-rejected sketches.
November 19, 2025
NOTES TO YOUNG ME
It's Nice to Be Important, but It's More Important to Be Nice.
Although I fail often to act upon this wisdom, I really do try every day, and then am amazed how well it makes me feel.
November 05, 2025
NOTES TO YOUNG ME
To Be Interesting, Be Interested.
There are some wisdoms that keep coming back as pretty consistent life certainties, and this is one of those.
October 28, 2025
UPCYCLED
Ping Ding Ring & Unlovable
Two stories: one about our digital life madness, the other one about love. Made with the same 9 rejected sketches from client work.
October 21, 2025
UPCYCLED
Spooks Nest & Murano
Instead of discarding rejected sketches from client work, I decided to upcycle them into short stories. This one is the first iteration: the same six drawings converted into two very different stories.
October 17, 2025
THE TOOLS
A Hack: Surround Yourself with Papers
The road to happiness is paved with a million pieces of cheap paper.
September 27, 2025
THE REST
In Peace
An open letter to the morons who kill children.
September 01, 2025
THE REST
Growing a Private Garden
After one year of running MundoMendo, I have learned that creating your own channel is essential for creatives.
August 19, 2025
KARUIZAWA VISITORS
A Man Who Walks & Writes
Where Craig Mod visits Karuizawa and we dine talking about hemorrhoids, kidney stones and maintaining an audience happy.
August 12, 2025
MAGIC KONBINI
Magic, Day & Night
Because we all can use some magic, now there's a convenience store where all kinds of sorcery is sold: a hairspray to improve your intellect, a pink pill for instant career success, a pair of socks to cure all illnesses… Please welcome the Magic Konbini to your life.
July 26, 2025