Sunny Peng is a children’s book illustrator and visual storyteller trained at the School of Visual Arts. She works primarily in watercolor and oil painting, and also uses Procreate to refine details and develop narrative illustrations, combining traditional textures with digital techniques. Her work explores themes of childhood, dreams, emotions, and animal symbolism, with a focus on gentle storytelling and expressive character design. She graduated with top academic standing in her class and is currently developing original picture book projects and illustration series centered on emotional growth and imagination. Based in the United States. Available for illustration and publishing collaborations. Website: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…

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Sunny Peng is a children’s book illustrator and visual storyteller trained at the School of Visual Arts. She works primarily in watercolor and oil painting, and also uses Procreate to refine details and develop narrative illustrations, combining traditional textures with digital techniques. Her work explores themes of childhood, dreams, emotions, and animal symbolism, with a focus on gentle storytelling and expressive character design. She graduated with top academic standing in her class and is currently developing original picture book projects and illustration series centered on emotional growth and imagination. Based in the United States. Available for illustration and publishing collaborations. Website: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…

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May 18, 2026

Sunny Peng is a children’s book illustrator and visual storyteller trained at the School of Visual Arts. She works primarily in watercolor and oil painting, and also uses Procreate to refine details and develop narrative illustrations, combining traditional textures with digital techniques.

Her work explores themes of childhood, dreams, emotions, and animal symbolism, with a focus on gentle storytelling and expressive character design. She graduated with top academic standing in her class and is currently developing original picture book projects and illustration series centered on emotional growth and imagination.

Based in the United States. Available for illustration and publishing collaborations.

Website: Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

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Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Fluent

Work Experience

Exhibition Assistant at Prometheus Art Gallery
February 1, 2023 - March 1, 2023
Conducted in-depth investigations into the backgrounds of core exhibits; compiled information to speeches and delivered them on opening day; conducted research on potential exhibitors and sponsorship opportunities; assisted in creating a positive environment by providing customer service.
Gallery Intern at All Street Gallery
March 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Assisted with exhibition planning, installation, and layout for group and solo shows. Conducted research on artists, collectors, and market trends to support curatorial strategy. Created pitch decks and presentation materials introducing represented artists to collectors and advisors. Supported collector outreach, communications, and digital exhibition updates.
Event Designer (Charity), Fluid Painting Therapy at Basis International School
November 1, 2019 - November 30, 2019
Designed a charity event based on using fluid painting as art therapy to help high school students release stress. Entrance fee donated to a mental health organization that assists people with mental illness.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Art in Illustration at School of Visual Arts
September 5, 2022 - May 14, 2026

Qualifications

Rhodes Scholarship
September 6, 2022 - May 14, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other, Non-Profit Organization
    paper A Taste of Dreams
    Original Children’s book Project A Taste of Dreams is a 32-page illustrated children’s book that explores the emotional landscape of dreams through symbolic imagery and visual metaphors. Created digitally in Procreate using colored-pencil textures, the illustrations combine softness with subtle surreal elements to represent emotions such as fear, curiosity, and hope. The project aims to help young readers recognize their inner feelings while encouraging emotional awareness and imagination. This work reflects my interest in connecting psychology, symbolism, and narrative illustration to make complex emotional experiences more visually approachable. illustrator…
    paper A Psychology Illustration Series: Animal Symbolism for Mental States
    This series presents different psychological states through animal symbolism in the format of flashcards. Each card functions as a visual study of an emotional condition, using animals as metaphors for experiences such as anxiety, resilience, isolation, and adaptation. Inspired by my interest in psychology and cognition, these flashcards are designed as both symbolic illustrations and tools for reflection, translating complex internal experiences into simple, recognizable visual forms. illustrator…
    paper The Nightingale and the Rose – Watercolor Book Illustration
    The Nightingale and the Rose – Illustration Project This project is a series of six watercolor illustrations inspired by The Nightingale and the Rose by Oscar Wilde, created for a young adult audience. The illustrations aim to visually interpret the emotional depth and symbolic themes of the original story, particularly sacrifice, love, and idealism, through a delicate and atmospheric visual language. The artwork was first developed using traditional watercolor techniques to capture softness, transparency, and a poetic mood that reflects the melancholic tone of the story. Afterward, subtle digital refinements were added in Procreate to enhance details, adjust lighting, and strengthen narrative focus while preserving the organic texture of the original paintings. This project explores the balance between traditional illustration and digital enhancement, as well as how classical literature can be visually reinterpreted to engage younger readers through expressive imagery and storytelling. illustrator illustrator…