I am a digital illustrator and visual designer based in New York City.

I was born and raised in Shanghai, China and moved to Toronto, Canada during my teen years. I then came to New York for my studies, graduating from Parsons School of Design︎︎︎ with a BFA in Illustration and Communication Design.

I predominantly work in digital mediums to create designs that combine modernity with a romantic sensibility. Through a blend of nostalgia, nature and fashion inspirations, my works often use subtle color palettes and delicate subjects to explore the feeling of something beautiful that is close, yet out of reach. They are like visual love letters to the world.

I have a particular interest in the commercial arts for the beauty industry. To me, the beauty industry is a sector that aims to bring magic into people’s lives, where products and ideas converge to enhance individuality and inspire self-expression. I strive to go beyond mere product promotion with my designs. I hope to use visual narrative to construct stories and dreams, to create works that can appear in other people’s lives and become moments of their every day.

Contact: sammisshen@gmail.com