New Deal Announcement💛 I am on the first sketch draft of this book right now, working away to bring the best princess yet! 👑 There’s so much I want to show—the clothes, the architecture, and food—everything finest of Korea&rsq
Taking a gentle stroll through December with advent calendar train lockscreen🚂 I caught Covid so it’s been a slow progress but I’m glad I was able to finish it by the first day of the month(well, in the US at least!) This time I wanted
The Train Calendar series is back after missing the last two🙈 and the fall theme was the one I was most looking forward to working on! (I still have the roughs so I’ll post the finals next year 🙏) This is my dream train—a tree library
When @thespacegal comes up with a brilliant idea to make a set of spooky-science-experiment-themed Halloween cards, you do it! This might be the scariest thing I’ve ever drawn for kids—how do I show “goblin gut” without maki
Step into the enchanting world of August with ocean carousel-themed calendar 🌊🎠 Royal blue has been my theme color of the year. Hoping everyone is staying cool this summer!⭐️ Wallpaper link in bio🐠
✨ Introducing the July Calendar: Kid's Fruity Sorbet Train Edition🍧✨ This month we are going on a flavor-filled adventure as we explore a world of imaginative drinks and icy delights! 🌿🍹🍧 Summer came early this year in the UK, and I'm trying so
June is coming and that means it’s another train for you all☺️ This month, we're hopping aboard the stationery pulser made of pencils, paper, and other stationery items! 🚂📚 I’m currently with my parents abroad so this piece has been si
I was in Paris last week with @jamillaoswald and it was a week focusing only on sketchbook, reminiscent of @rebeccagreenillustration’s Toulous retreat last June. Paintings have been where I felt more comfortable with(I rarely draw out sketches

Awards

  • 2016 Creative Quarterly 43: Fine Art-Professional Winner

  • 2015 American Illustration 34: Chosen Winner

  • 2015 3X3 Illustration Shows No.2: Honorable Mention 

Exhibitions

  • 2022 Nucleus Gallery Power in Numbers 7 / Alhambra, CA

  • 2016 BFP Landscapes / Brooklyn, NY

  • 2015 Pratt Design Show / Brooklyn, NY

  • 2014 Euro Lounge at Pa-Nash Exhibition / Queens, NY

  • 2014 Ouchi Gallery 100 Artists Show / Brooklyn, NY

  • 2014 Pratt Foundation Scholarship Show / Brooklyn, NY

Hello! It’s lovely to meet you!

I'm Honee (pronounced like "Han-E". Han as in “Han dynasty”, and E as in, well, alphabet “E”), a Korean American illustrator and picture book designer based in London.

A little backstory . . .

Visual storytelling has been my passion since childhood, with art serving as my constant companion and window to the world. Despite the challenges of navigating cultural and language barriers during frequent moves, and embracing my introverted nature, I've always found solace and inspiration in the stories that can be shared through art. My journey eventually led me to the vibrant streets of New York City, where I pursued my love for illustration at Pratt Institute. After graduation, I had the privilege of working as a picture book designer at HarperCollins, which introduced me to the passionate world of book creators and provided invaluable insight into the behind-the-scenes of picture book making. However, in 2020, I took a leap in my career that I never imagined possible—to pursue becoming the illustrator myself! Now, I am working as a freelance picture book illustrator and designer in London, accompanied by my wonderful husband.

Driven by a deep love for stories that help children navigate their emotions and surroundings, I strive to infuse my illustrations with the rich tapestry of historical, cultural, and social aspects. I am passionate about diving straight into learning the human experience, continually studying and challenging myself creatively and personally along the way.

Represented by the amazing Christy T. Ewers at The CAT Agency, I'm thrilled to share my passion with the world. If you're interested in bringing my illustrations to life in your book, please reach out to Christy at christy@catagencyinc.com.

For any other inquiries or simply to say hello, feel free to connect with me directly at hello@honeejang.com. While I'm currently exploring the world of self-publishing, I'm not considering taking on such projects at the moment.

Thank you for learning about me and joining me on my creative journey!

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