I’m a Taiwanese artist and illustrator based in the UK. My work focuses on supporting and raising awareness for underrepresented groups, including children with ADHD, Down’s syndrome, and highly sensitive children. Through my picture books, I aim to offer comfort and understanding, while encouraging empathy and acceptance for those who experience the world a little differently.

In addition to creating picture books, I also produce illustrations and paintings for both children and adults. My art is inspired by a strong desire to express emotion and build connections. I love capturing quiet, beautiful moments in everyday life. I often use mixed media, layering textures to give my work a distinctive, tactile feel—and even when working digitally, I try to retain the warmth and charm of traditional materials.

For inquiries and commissions, feel free to contact me at hsinyiyao.com@gmail.com 
You can also find me on Instagram!

AWARD

• World Illustration Awards, Longlist, 2021

• 3x3 International Illustration Professional Show No.17, Merit Award, 2020

• 3x3 International Illustration Professional Show No.16, Merit Award x1, Honorable Mention x1, 2019

• 3x3 International Illustration Student Show No.15, Merit Award, 2018

SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITION

• PMT Postcard Exhibition, Birmingham 2019

• Waves - Illustrating Wellbeing - A Group Show, Bristol 2019

• The AOI: Come Together Exhibition, London 2018

• ‘more’ Show, Kingston Degree Show, London 2017

INTERVIEW

artistik rezo, Paris 2021

點讀華山 Sesame Huashan 1914 ISSUE, Taipei 2020

 
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