Pin-Hsuan CHEN
Professional Cats

Children's Publishing

Un-commissioned | New Talent

Why did you make this work:
This picture book project introduces seven cats doing different types of jobs. The purpose of this project is to give children aged between 5-10 inspiration for what they can be when they grow up. Aiming to build an engaging narrative for children, I have cats as characters and create imagined jobs and funny episodes for them based on cats' habits.

What materials and techniques did you use?:
The materials I used is a mix of watercolour, coloured pencils, oil pastels and acrylic. I liked the boldness and playfulness of the line work with acrylic, so I applied this feature to the cat drawing. Since my cat drawing is already busy with textures, I keep the background flat and simple with watercolour so that my illustration is breathable.

How were your illustrations used:
Book Cover/s, Book inside or spot illustration/s, College or university project



Social Media:
instagram.com/henrys_art_garden

Personal Website:
pinillust.com/

College:
Anglia Ruskin University / Cambridge School of Art


Currently Based:
United Kingdom (UK)

Biography:
Pin is an illustrator and picturebook maker from Taiwan. She completed a Master in Children's Book Illustration at Cambridge School of Art in 2024. She enjoys combining mixed media, mark-making, and bright colours to build an energetic atmosphere in her illustrations. Travel and history are her main sources of inspiration.

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