Summer is almost over, and the spooky season is just around the corner – which means it’s the perfect time for pumpkins to shine. Malaysian artist Lee YiQian, better known as Qian, has been delighting fans with her “cute but evil” illustrations that perfectly capture the playful spirit of October. At first glance, her characters look soft and charming, but a closer look reveals their mischievous side.

While pumpkins are her signature, Qian also draws bunnies, bears, and ghosts, all with the same mix of sweetness and mischief. In a previous interview with Bored Panda, she shared that her art has always been a way to express her feelings, and what started as a childhood love for doodling has grown into a recognizable style she now shares with thousands of fans on Instagram.

Scroll down to see her latest collection of drawings and discover for yourself that spooky season doesn’t have to be scary – it can also be irresistibly cute.

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Illustration of adorably evil pumpkin characters showing contrasting moods, capturing relatable inner thoughts with cute expressions.

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Mreoww
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3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Who peeked into my head???!

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    #2

    Adorable pumpkin character working hard, illustrating adorably evil pumpkin capturing inner thoughts with a playful expression.

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    sbj
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    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I work hard because everything is expensive

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    #4

    Adorably evil pumpkin illustration showing happy pumpkin with money and sad pumpkin with bill, capturing inner thoughts.

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    #5

    Adorable pumpkin illustration expressing hunger at 1 am, capturing the artist's adorably evil pumpkin concept.

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    TheGoodBoi
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    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm guessing pumpkin pie wouldn't be an option?

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    #6

    Adorable pumpkin illustration holding a flower with a positive message about resting and self-care.

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    Adorably evil pumpkin illustration showing a sleepy pumpkin tucked in a colorful quilt, capturing inner thoughts humorously.

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    TheGoodBoi
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    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's always another day

    #9

    Adorable evil pumpkin illustration wearing a beret and outfit, expressing dramatic inner thoughts with a cute face.

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    JusticePanda
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    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tell that to your therapist.

    #10

    Adorably evil pumpkin character holding a red flag, capturing our inner thoughts with cute and spooky illustration.

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    Riddle Me Fish
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    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some of y'all need to hear this 😭

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    #12

    Adorable evil pumpkin illustration with a mischievous expression and a humorous revenge quote on a beige background.

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    #13

    Adorable evil pumpkin illustration with a grumpy expression and text showing a Monday blue mood.

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    #14

    Illustration of an adorably evil pumpkin showing two contrasting moods reflecting inner thoughts humor and charm.

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    JusticePanda
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    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sometimes violence is kind. Even if the only person benefiting is you.

    #16

    Adorable evil pumpkin illustration with a sad expression and text about a stupid colleague, capturing inner thoughts.

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    Karnevil4
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    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ... Devil's in the backyard frying his brain!...

    #17

    Adorably evil pumpkin illustration with a grumpy face and caption expressing dislike and feeling ugly.

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    omi
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    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    what my parents said abt me when I was born

    #18

    Adorable evil pumpkin illustration dressed in a clown outfit, capturing playful and mischievous inner thoughts.

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    WindySwede
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    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    no need for demure, be flamboyant and a good person?

    #19

    Adorable evil pumpkin illustration with a cute cat, capturing playful and mischievous inner thoughts in a whimsical style.

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    alli chamberis
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    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lmfao literally my dog as soon as he eats AND gets the leftovers from the cats. He acts like he’s going to die of hunger despite being fed more than what he needs daily.

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    #20

    Adorably evil pumpkin illustration with a determined expression, wearing a ruffled collar and brown outfit.

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    Sara Frazer
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    3 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This startled me because my oldest cat is named Jelly and I wasn't aware of what Jellycats were until a few years ago, took me a sec to remember . I felt very personally attacked lol 😖 but as of a few years ago I have one very nice soft chicken Jellycat

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