You may know Chris Battle for his illustration work on rambunctious TV shows like The Powerpuff Girls, Dexter’s Laboratory and Samurai Jack, among others. It’s easy to see why; his cartoon talent is a natural fit, but what you may not know is Chris’ more sensitive side.

On a past Valentines, Chris bought his wife a little bound red sketchbook, and every day he filled its miniature pages with random characters and thoughts. The result is a witty and adorable itsy-bitsy book of love and doodles, be prepared to be swooned.