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Let’s Play is a series of illustrations exploring the playful intersection of food and music. The idea was inspired by my partner, who is both a percussionist and a devoted foodie. I remember the day he brought home two new cymbals, striking them over and over to admire their grand, resonant sound—while all I could think was, “Wouldn’t it be better if those cymbals were burgers?”

The illustration Perform from this series was selected for the Society of Illustrators 67 exhibition. Congratulations to the orchestra!

2024
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A motion illustration with sound that reveals the hidden lives of musicians, created for The Percussion Pollective’s educational and promotional campaigns.

2026


Click to play with sound



An entry for the Tapirulan Illustration Contest exploring the humorous and sarcastic side of the theme 'Flop'.

2026


Illustration for Dwell, a DIY dream story: “My 2026 DIY Resolution Is to Commit to a Gallery Wall”.

Art Director: Derek Eng

2025


Illustration for NYT Opinion, “Don’t Blow Up, and Other Tips for Arguing With Your MAGA Uncle”.

Art Director: Shoshana Schultz

2025

Triptych illustration for Welcome to Chinatown commemorating the historic Canton Restaurant, inspired by the format of traditional Chinese calendars.

Art Director: Harry Trinh

2026
A series of recipe illustrations created for Yishan Kids to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. The project grew from a small pun in Chinese: "round food" (圆形食物) and "whole food" (原型食物) share the same pronunciation, yuánxíng. Taking this as a starting point, I built each composition around two familiar circles of the season, the full moon and the bowl, drawing each serving bowl as a moon that holds the dish.The five recipes, in order:

  1. Pumpkin Mooncakes
  2. Pomegranate & Edamame Salad
  3. Miso-Roasted Lotus Root
  4. Green Sichuan Pepper Apple Chicken
  5. Mushroom & Chestnut Brown Rice


2026

Playable maze design for Rotary Magazine’s September 2026 Handbook column, guiding readers from registration to the 2027 Rotary Convention in Barcelona with floating illustrations of landmarks, food, and obstacles along the way.

Art Director: Madison Wisse

2026


Spot illustrations for a Youth Magazine piece on growing up, about pimples, periods, growth spurts, mood swings, and learning to like the body you're in.

Art Director: Tian Ke

2026
Chubby or Skinny?
Mood Swings
Hair and Skin
Periods
Body Shape




Puberty: Fact or Fiction?


Your intelligence is set in childhood.
Teens only need 7 to 8 hours of sleep, like adults.
Teens stay up late and sleep in because they're lazy or rebellious.
Girls shoot up in grades 6 to 7, boys in grades 8 to 9.
Stretching and hanging from a bar can make you taller.
Girls stop growing once their periods start.
Shaved hair grows back thicker and darker.
Strength training stunts your growth.



Piece of Cake is a one-sheet zine produced using RISO printing in bright red, olive green, and black. This was my first hands-on experience with RISO printing. Who doesn’t love cake?

2025