Hannah Li is a Chinese illustrator based in Manhattan, NY. She started drawing when she was a kid, you would have often found little Hannah amuse herself by doodling. After received a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts in China, she moved to the US and pursue her MFA in illustration at Savannah College of Art and De… Read More
Hannah Li is a Chinese illustrator based in Manhattan, NY. She started drawing when she was a kid, you would have often found little Hannah amuse herself by doodling. After received a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts in China, she moved to the US and pursue her MFA in illustration at Savannah College of Art and Design. Later she moved to New York City and started her career as a freelance illustrator. Her background in fine arts subtly influences her illustrations. She primarily works digitally but always get inspiration from traditional techniques to bring unique touches to her work. Hannah’s illustrations are often described as optimistic, soothing, and emotional.
Hannah is represented by the Bright Agency
For illustration inquires please contact Robyn: robyn@thebrightagency.com
Selected Clients
The Washington Post, New York Times, Longreads, Harper's Bazaar Germany, Quanta Magazine, Sierra Magazine, BUST Magazine, StarChefs, Miniminus Publisher
Awards
Selected Winner, Society of Illustrators 63
Grand Prix Winner, JIA (Japan Illustrators’ Association) Illustration Award 2020
Junior Award, Red Dot: Communication and Design, 2019
Holbein Prize Winner, JIA (Japan Illustrators’ Association) Illustration Award 2019
Merit Winner, Hiii Illustration 2018
Selected Winner, Society of Illustrators 61
Selected Winner, American Illustration 35
Distinguished Merit Winner, 3x3 Illustration 15
Merit Winner, 3x3 Illustration 12, 14, 16
Honorable Mention, 3x3 Illustration 13
Selected Winner, Society of Illustrators LA 54, 55, 57
Award of Excellence, Creative Quarterly 40, 53
100 Best 2015, Creative Quarterly
Exhibition
2019 The Walk, The 13st National Exhibition of Fine Arts, China
2019 The Walk (Solo Show), Garcia Wilburn Gallery, Atlanta, GA
2019 The Fall, Museum of American Illustration, New York, NY
2019 The Fall, The Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
2015 BLOOM, Norton Factory Studios, Oakland, CA
2013 Theory of Spirit, 1st Youth Artist Exhibition, China.
2013 LIFE AESTHETICS , 1st Oil Painting Exhibition, China.
2013 Acupuncture I, Guanlan 6th International Printmaking Exhibition, China.
Instagram: hannahhhli
facebook: Hannah Li Art
Weibo: http://weibo.com/u/1737368341
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