︎     lillianliarts@gmail.com
︎     lillianliarts
︎     Beijing, China




Hi, I’m Lillian Li



I am a self-taught illustrator based in Beijing, with a lifelong passion for art. Growing up, I was deeply drawn to creativity but also excelled in math, which led me to pursue a degree in Financial Management at the Central University of Finance and Economics. After more than a decade as a senior finance manager, the pull of art remained undeniable. I finally took the leap to follow my dream and started a new career in illustration.

I strive to infuse my creations with depth, whimsy, and practical meaning. Inspired by my love of travel, cooking, music, science, and dogs, my work is bold and playful, characterized by coordinated colors, visual metaphors, and a unique ability to interpret briefs in imaginative ways.




Selected Clients


The Lancet Infectious Diseases,   Field of Vision Magazine,  Changjiang Literature & Art Press




Awards & Recognitions



World Illustration Awards

2024   Shortlisted (Editorial)    
2024   Shortlisted (Book Covers)
2024   Longlisted (Design, Product & Packaging)
2023   Longlisted (Design, Product & Packaging)


Creative Quarterly

2023-74th   Winner (Graphic Design)
2023-74th   Runner-up (Illustration)
2023-73th   Runner-up (Illustration)

Tapirulan illustration competition

2024-19th   Selected (Illustration)

International Juried Art Competition

2023   Talent Prize (Oil Painting)

Britain International Creative Competition

2021   Silver Medal (Illustration)

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