2024 | Longlist + Shortlist | Science & Technology

Preferred Pronoun?
She/they

What’s your favourite thing about your shortlisted project?
What I like most is that I've visualized the world I created. This is a breakthrough for me as I rarely achieved this level of completeness in world-building before.

Where do you usually work?
I don't have a studio yet, so I usually work at home, in my small bedroom cause the rental in NY is insanely high. I work on paper around 17x17inches and my ipad.

How long did it take to complete your project?
2 month I'd say. I've always had this idea in mind, the brainstorm process and the story writing part took me about a month, sketches and finals took took me another month.

What is your dream commission?
I like to do a lot! Anything that can challenge me or bring me new things! Topics I’m drawn to include nature, technology, animals, people, mental health, LGBTQIA+, and fantasy...

What’s your favourite thing to draw?
It's hard for me do decide now. but recently, I love to go to park and draw people and trees in my sketchbook.

What is your best tip for other illustrators?
Keep creating!! don't let anything stop you!


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