My name is Lily Qian, I am an illustrator based in NYC.
I've had the pleasure of working on a variety of projects in editorial, publishing, advertising, kid-lit, surface, fashion and beauty. I'm always seeking more meaningful assignments, especially in editorials and books.
I have a passion for combining traditional analog techniques with digital. I take inspiration from experimenting, exploring accidents that occur when mixing different materials and textured backgrounds. Aside from storytelling, I love playing with abstract shapes to create a moment of surprise in my illustrations.
I'm honored to be teaching an illustration course at The Fashion Institute of Technology with the Illustration & Interactive Media Department. I was a judge for the Society of Illustrator's 63rd annual competition, and my work has been recognized in American Illustration and Society of Illustrators. I've been invited to be a guest speaker at Apple, SVA, Fashion Institute of Technology, and Alberta College of Art & Design.
Currently, I'm enjoying learning to play the piano. I live and work in Brooklyn with my lazy cat assistant, Walnut.
Here's my latest Interview with Girls Club Asia & Ballpit Mag.
Thank you!
To stay up to date with latest work, follow @lilyqian_ on instagram
For inquiries or additional work samples, contact:
Email: lily@lily-qian.com
Secondary email: lilyqian.nyc@gmail.com
Tel: +1 718 755 7622
Photo by James Chororos
Select Clients
Editorial, Publishing, Advertising:
Apple, Audible, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, LA Times, The Nation, Teen Vogue, Refinery29, Medium, Huff Post, Millie Magazine, The Ringer, The Assembly NC, Bitch Media, Edible Manhattan, Edible Brooklyn, Small Batch Books, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, We the Barbarian, M Booth, DMA United, Happy Lucky, The Bromley Group, Universal Music Group, RCA Records
Corporate:
Adidas, ATM, B&H Photo, Baccarat Hotel, Bergdorf Goodman, Bloomingdale's, Bottega Veneta, Brand Assembly, Calvin Klein Performance, Champs, Chloé, Christian Dior Couture, Cosabella, Covergirl, Campari, David Webb, Delta, DKNY, Dream Hotel, Elizabeth Arden, Erin Fetherston, Essie (US, Germany), Equinox x Ladurée, Falconeri, Gabriella Hearst, Galeries Lafayette, Giorgio Armani, Hugo Boss, Intermix, Land's end, La Prairie, L'Oréal, Lord & Taylor, Louis Vuitton, Macy's, Manhattan Cosmetics, MaxMara, Milly, Moleskine, Mucinex, Neiman Marcus, NY&CO, Perry Ellis, Pomellato, RCA records, REISS, Saks Fifth Avenue, Salvatore Ferragamo, Samsung, Sephora, Sisley Cosmetics, Six:02, Target, The Art Institute, Theory, Tiffany & Co., Others Trade for Hope, Victoria's Secret
Interviews
Girls Club Asia
Ballpit Mag
Canvas Rebel
Art Review City
Brand Assembly
Format
Others Trade for Hope
Awards
American Illustration 41
Society of Illustrators 65
Guest Lecturer
Apple Williamsburg
SVA Illustration
Fashion Institute of Technology
Alberta College of Art & Design
The Big Draw Festival
Book Announcement:
I illustrated a children's chapter book! Publishing 2023
All images © Lily Qian 2022