My name is Youyeon. I'm an illustrator and artist from Korea. Having lived in Korea, Paraguay, Argentina, the U.S., and Spain, my work draws inspiration from the landscapes, cultures, and colors I’ve encountered around the world. I hope my illustrations convey warmth, affection, and a sense of humor. My heart feels most alive when guided by exploration and diversity, so I create artworks in a wide range of mediums and styles. I believe this versatility allows me to tailor my work to your needs in a flexible manner. Some of my projects include - Illustration for a picture book - Menu and merch illustration for a café - Illustration for Four Seasons Hotel Seoul - Poster, postcard, banner illustrations for a food festival at the Korean Cultural Centre UK Don't hesitate to reach out if you need illustration for - menu illustration or merch featuring the building of your restaurant, bar, bookstore, etc - portraits of yourself or loved ones, or wedding invitation illustration - picturebooks I look forward to the opportunity to illustrate your vision. Thank you for stopping by!

Youyeon Lee

My name is Youyeon. I'm an illustrator and artist from Korea. Having lived in Korea, Paraguay, Argentina, the U.S., and Spain, my work draws inspiration from the landscapes, cultures, and colors I’ve encountered around the world. I hope my illustrations convey warmth, affection, and a sense of humor. My heart feels most alive when guided by exploration and diversity, so I create artworks in a wide range of mediums and styles. I believe this versatility allows me to tailor my work to your needs in a flexible manner. Some of my projects include - Illustration for a picture book - Menu and merch illustration for a café - Illustration for Four Seasons Hotel Seoul - Poster, postcard, banner illustrations for a food festival at the Korean Cultural Centre UK Don't hesitate to reach out if you need illustration for - menu illustration or merch featuring the building of your restaurant, bar, bookstore, etc - portraits of yourself or loved ones, or wedding invitation illustration - picturebooks I look forward to the opportunity to illustrate your vision. Thank you for stopping by!

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My name is Youyeon. I’m an illustrator and artist from Korea.

Having lived in Korea, Paraguay, Argentina, the U.S., and Spain, my work draws inspiration from the landscapes, cultures, and colors I’ve encountered around the world. I hope my illustrations convey warmth, affection, and a sense of humor.

My heart feels most alive when guided by exploration and diversity, so I create artworks in a wide range of mediums and styles. I believe this versatility allows me to tailor my work to your needs in a flexible manner.

Some of my projects include

  • Illustration for a picture book
  • Menu and merch illustration for a café
  • Illustration for Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
  • Poster, postcard, banner illustrations for a food festival at the Korean Cultural Centre UK

Don’t hesitate to reach out if you need illustration for

  • menu illustration or merch featuring the building of your restaurant, bar, bookstore, etc
  • portraits of yourself or loved ones, or wedding invitation illustration
  • picturebooks

I look forward to the opportunity to illustrate your vision.

Thank you for stopping by!

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Language

English
Fluent
Korean
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Artist (Art Fair) at Seoul Arts Center
January 1, 2024 - November 12, 2025
Art Fair: Young Artist's Shop
Author/Illustrator at Asia Culture Center
January 1, 2025 - November 12, 2025
Publication: A Storyteller from Azerbaijan: Khagan
Illustrator at Buenos Aires Illustrated
January 1, 2020 - November 12, 2025
Publication: Buenos Aires Illustrated
Illustrator at Four Seasons Hotel Seoul, Korean Cultural Center UK, ChildFund Korea, Comoba
January 1, 2025 - November 12, 2025
Commission / collaborative work for Four Seasons Hotel Seoul, Korean Cultural Center UK, ChildFund Korea, Comoba

Education

Illustration 1 at University of Buenos Aires
January 1, 2018 - November 12, 2025
Art Studio Experience at American University
January 1, 2011 - November 12, 2025
Art Studio Experience at American University
January 1, 2011 - November 12, 2025

Qualifications

Add your qualifications or awards here.

Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Government, Other
    uniE621 Illustration for Four Season Hotel Seoul
    Illustration for Four Season Hotel Seoul (hotel building, hotel room, restaurant, bar, lobby, swimming pool) illustrator illustration
    uniE621 Gouache painting - Hong Kong landscape
    Gouache painting - Hong Kong landscape illustrator illustration hongkong landscapeart painting
    uniE621 Illustration of places in Seoul
    Personal illustration project called "A Love Letter to Seoul", which was exhibited at Seoul Arts Center illustrator
    uniE621 Illustration and design for Korean Cultural Centre UK
    Illustration and design for Korean Cultural Centre UK Format: Poster, postcard, banner Food illustration illustrator illustration
    uniE621 Illustration for a picturebook
    Illustrated for a picturebook "A Storyteller from Azerbaijain, Khagan" illustrator
    uniE621 Illustration for a café
    Menu illustration for a café, Comobå illustrator
    uniE621 Self-publication of a drawing essay book
    Drew, wrote, designed, and delf-published a drawing essay book, Buenos Aires Illustrated illustrator