About Me.
Hi, this is Heewon! I am currently a senior student in the BFA Illustration program
at Parsons School of Design, where I am researching visual storytelling, primarily
focusing on children's books. I am also minoring in printmaking, exploring a wide
range of techniques from traditional printing methods to experimental production
processes, thereby expanding the materiality and expressive depth of the book as a medium.
At the heart of my work is creating a space where children can freely unleash their imagination, joyfully explore, and discover their own emotions and world. Carefully observing how the small moments and emotions that children encounter are connected and expanded is a key driving force behind my work. Furthermore, I hope that my warm and humorous illustration style will allow children to naturally immerse themselves in the world of the story. Soft colors, friendly characters, and scenes filled with subtle humor help children view even unfamiliar or difficult emotions in a light and comfortable way. I continue my work with the dream that my illustrations will serve as a medium to convey small comforts and laughter to children.
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Email: heellustartion0831@gmail.com
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Instagram: @hee._.llustration
Education
2023 - 2026
Parsons School of Design | The New School
Bachelor of Fine Art, Illustration
Minor, Printmaking
Dean's BFA Scholarship
GPA: 3.97/4.0
2021 - 2022
San Francisco State University
Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art, Fine Art
GPA: 3.98/4.0
Work Experience
Lower East Side Printshop (Jan 2026 - Current)
-Participated in and supported professional printmaking processes such as silkscreen and etching, which are part of the artists' work for publishing.
-Supported artists and studio residencies by preparing materials, managing equipment, and troubleshooting technical issues.
Scapade (July 2025 - August 2025)
-Participated in weekly meetings to develop new promotional strategies for the app’s website, contributing fresh ideas and creating the necessary illustrative assets to support each concept.-Managed SNS posting to promote projects, using visual content and targeted messaging to support marketing efforts and increase audience engagement.
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Elizabeth Sutton Collection (February 2025 - May 2025) New York. NY
-Developed storytelling, visual communication, and aesthetic decision
-making skills essential for illustration.-Working as an assistant in the artist's studio, I participated in the painting and basic production process of the work, dealing with color coordination and texture expression, and assisting in the realization of the artistic vision.
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Teacher's Assistant Academy for English (May 2023 - July 2023, June 2021 - August 2021) Seoul. Korea
-Designed and facilitated engaging, interactive events tailored for children, fostering creativity and active participation.
-Taught English to small groups of 5 to 10 children aged 5–14, adapting teaching strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
Other Activities
Participated in MoCCA Arts Festival, New York, NY March 16 – 17, 2024​
Participated in Brooklyn Fine Art Print Fair March 27 - 30, 2025
Freshman tutor and tour guide at San Francisco State University