Please Hold Studio

Character- based art, built for the pause.

A character-based art brand by Alla K, rooted in pause, reflection, and soft-but-bold visuals. From glowing icons to emotional support characters, Please Hold Studio blends symbolic design, personal emotion, and street-inspired expression — inviting viewers to pause, feel, and carry a bit of softness into their day.

Please Hold Studio character O dancing with headphones and neon music notes.

Dance Party

Energy in motion—O, EM & Obi move to their own beat.

Please Hold Studio character Obi dancing with headphones and neon music notes.
Obi in the groove—loyal goofball energy, soft and glowing. Part of the Dance Party series by Alla K.
Please Hold Studio character EM dancing with headphones and neon music notes.
EM in motion—sweet chaos in fluffy form, buzzing with joy. Part of the Dance Party series by Alla K.
Please Hold Studio character O dancing with headphones and neon music notes.
O finds her rhythm—calm, soft, and glowing with energy. Part of the Dance Party series by Alla K.

Meet ‘O’- O is the emotional anchor of Please Hold Studio — calm, steady, and a little cosmic. With her wide eyes and soft-but-bold presence, she carries both insight and warmth. O reflects the highs, lows, and everything in between, inviting you to pause, breathe, and feel the moment fully.

Brooklyn is Home

Born in Brooklyn, serving humor, heart, and snacks on repeat.

Character O in Brooklyn portrait style with bold glasses and "Brooklyn, New York" hoodie.
O, the calm and steady guide, mixing emotional insight with a streetwear edge.
Portrait card of O with bagel and iced coffee icons, description of energy and vibe.
O knows the best bagel spots and carries emotional insight.
Character EM in Brooklyn portrait style with Yankees cap and playful grin.
EM brings the buzz—crispy, caffeinated, and always people-watching.
Portrait card of EM with pizza slice icon, description of energy and vibe.
EM, powered by a $2 slice, crispy energy, and corner-store vibes.
Character Obi in Brooklyn portrait style, leaning calmly against a red apple.
Obi is soft, snack-loving, and unapologetically themselves.
Portrait card of Obi with ramen bowl icon, description of energy and vibe.
Obi, fully committed to snacks and unapologetic comfort.

Meet ‘EM’ (Energy Monster)- EM is pure buzzing energy — fluffy, caffeinated, and always in motion. With a spark that’s part street-style swagger and part playful chaos, EM thrives on spontaneity. He brings the comic relief and the unexpected, reminding us that joy can be a little messy and still totally electric.

Miami Nights- Mini Comic

When the crew trades Brooklyn stoops for steamy neon nights.

Comic-style artwork of O and EM at night in South Beach, dressed in Brooklyn gear with chains and caps. EM declares, “South Beach can’t handle me!” against neon-lit palm trees and Art Deco buildings.
O and EM flip the script — Miami nightlife meets Brooklyn attitude.
Comic-style artwork of O and EM in South Beach the next morning. EM looks hot and sweaty, saying, “Why is it SO HOT?” Palm trees and art deco buildings fill the background, with Obi in the distance.
Brooklyn meets Miami heat — O, EM, and Obi adjust to the South Beach sun.
Comic-style artwork of O, EM, and Obi on South Beach, wearing sunglasses and summer outfits, with palm trees and a smiling sun. O says, “You were MADE in Brooklyn!” while EM replies, “I was MADE for this!”
O, EM, and Obi bring their Brooklyn-born energy to South Beach with humor and style.

Meet ‘Obi’ (Observer)- Obi is softness embodied — a loyal companion with a love for snacks and quiet observation. With no judgment and plenty of heart, Obi drifts through the world in search of comfort and connection. Always tuned to the side notes, he reminds us that slowing down and savoring life’s small pleasures is its own kind of magic.

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