Hannah Li is a New York-based illustrator originally from Changsha, China. Graduating from the Savannah College of Art and Design in 2019, she has collaborated with various editorial clients and publishers as a freelancer.
Infused with her foundation in fine arts, Hannah's illustrations seamlessly weave together traditional techniques and contemporary design elements. Her artistic creations consistently evoke a sense of optimism, tranquility, and emotional depth.
When she's not drawing, she plays The Sims or charges up with fiery dishes.
Contact
hello@hannahli.art
Illustration Representation
The Bright Agency
Selected Client
Washington Post | New York Times | Scholastic UK | Gibb Smith | Penguin Random House | Macmillan | Longreads | Harper's Bazaar Germany | Quanta Magazine | Sierra Magazine | Bravery Magazine | BUST Magazine | Sanlian Youth Magazine | Friend Christian Children's Magazine | StarChefs | Ronshin Group Lelequ | Dolphin Media | Weldon Owen | Meitu Inc | Albatros Media
Exhibitions
2022 The Walk, Bridge Gallery in the 798 Art District, Beijing, China
2020 The Walk, BIBF Ananas Children's International Illustration Exhibition, Shanghai, China
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, 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
Recognitions
Award of Excellence, Communication Arts 2021
Selected Winner, Society of Illustrators 61, 63, 64
Selected Winner, American Illustration 35, 40
Grand Prix Winner, JIA Illustration Award 2020
Junior Award, Red Dot: Communication and Design, 2019
Holbein Prize Winner, JIA Illustration Award 2019
Merit Winner, Hiii Illustration 2018
Distinguished Merit Winner, 3x3 Illustration 15
Merit Winner, 3x3 Illustration 12, 14, 16, 17, 18
Honorable Mention, 3x3 Illustration 13, 18
Selected Winner, Society of Illustrators LA 54, 55, 57
Award of Excellence, Creative Quarterly 40, 53
100 Best 2015, Creative Quarterly
Honors
AACYF Top 10 Outstanding Chinese American Youth Award, All America Chinese Youth Federation, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Juror, 2021 Japan Illustrators’ Association(JIA) Illustration Competition
Guest Speaker, Middle Tennessee State University(MTSU), March 2021
Guest Speaker, Savannah College of Art and Design(SCAD), April 2020
Features
Ballpitmag | Illusion Magazine’s Top Illustration Picks | China-Underground | Woman Who Draw | The Color Series | 20 Gray Illustrations That Quiet Down a Busy World | Girlsclub.Asia | CUTOUT Magazine | Li Tang