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Lin Chen - China based illustrator

Although Lin Chen is fast, efficient and reliable, what her clients love most is the unique visual style she brings to their projects. Based in Shanghai, Lin combines a dexterous skill using geometric vector forms with a sublime appreciation of abstract art. She’s like a modern-day Picasso, creating lively and expressive images for world-leading clients in fashion and beauty, publishing and more.
A New Talent winner at the 2019 World Illustration Awards, Lin is bringing a fresh visual language to contemporary illustration that began forming back when she was a child paging through her mother’s art books, which were filled with abstract and expressionist art. She honed her skills by studying Chinese painting as a teen, and then animation at the Communication University of Zhejiang in Hangzhou. Later she took an MFA in Illustration at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco and launched her career as a professional illustrator. A constant sketcher, Lin is inspired by Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso.

Approach

Lin works in Photoshop, building her compositions based on sketches and refining the look and feel – from heavily graphic to a more painterly finish.

Key Software

Photoshop

Style

Graphic and stylised, Lin’s artworks offer a bold and unexpected dose of Abstract Expressionism, perfectly balanced to catch the eye and impress the viewer.

Awards

2019 – World Illustration Awards – New Talent Editorial Winner

Client list

Lin’s clients include Honey Nut Cheerios, Notability, SHISEIDO, Lancôme, FURTERER, MOXY, Elle, Vogue , BAZAAR, COSMOPOLITAN, Starbucks, Super ELLE, VOGUE ME, Lacoste, NOWNESS, So Figaro
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Three cartoon people rollerblading by pond with ducks and trees
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Abstract beach scene with sun, ocean, palm trees, and person with surfboard
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Two people resting on picnic blanket with apple and bananas near trees
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People enjoying nature with dogs and plants promoting environmental care
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Blue vintage pocket watch above building with clock tower by water
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Illustration of woman in black skirt and shoes with white flowers
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Brown Bally handbag on table with vase, tea cup, and rainy weather illustration
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Legs wearing black Bally loafers and socks with flowers
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Person cooking green peas on stove with water running and ingredients beside
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Illustration showing a smoking head, an angry child, and a trapped insect
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Cartoon man on swing tied to tall leafy tree with person holding the rope
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Illustration featuring a yellow worm, spotted boar, and Japanese characters
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Woman holding Bally handbag with white flowers in background
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Cartoon character with thumbs up and text saying you do a very OK job
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Person overwhelmed by repetitive tasks at computer, feeling unproductive
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Wild boar, snake, raindrops, and Japanese kanji illustration
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Leo constellation over landscape with emoji icons and watchful eyes
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Turntable playing music with Capricorn constellation above
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Pisces constellation with fish in plastic bag floating on water under starry sky
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Abstract Aries constellation with flames and yellow shapes on pink background
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Old computer playing Tetris game with a mouse and drink cup
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Megaphone emitting sound waves with sunset and Gemini constellation in the background
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Landscape with horse, sheep, bear, fences, power lines, and trees
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City scene with people walking on crosswalk and jogging on hill
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Wristwatch with gold and silver band surrounded by music notes and art icons
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Pastel Christmas illustrations of snowman, angels, tree, and Santa Claus
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Train near church with birds flying and people in traditional dress
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Two pairs of people playing games and eating under traditional pavilion with lanterns.
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Mechanical bird with human and machine elements flying next to a road with cars.
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Cityscape with boats, cars on roads, and two detailed watches
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City square with fountain, abstract red circles, and two people sitting on edge.
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Colorful illustration of San Francisco bridge, flowers, and landmarks
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Red torii gates at shrine entrance with cherry blossoms and lucky cat statue.
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Futuristic structure with seagulls flying and red tulips near water
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Elderly man portrait with colorful abstract background and shapes
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Sunset rooftop scene with hot air balloon and drinks on table
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Illustration of temple window with incense, food offerings, flowers, and a white cat
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Two pets resting under a blanket surrounded by health and care icons
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Chinese athlete biting Olympic gold medal with table tennis action scenes
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Abstract artwork featuring yellow flowers, open book, person with bag, and cup
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Editorial Illustration for Vogue Me by Lin Chen
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Modern building with various abstract colorful furniture shapes around
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Woman looking out rainy window with red flowers on green bush
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Abstract art with a person, brush, bucket, hammer, and geometric shapes
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Editorial illustration of ADD in woman
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Red toy horse on wheels with fireworks in the sky
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Rural illustration showing sheep, horse, fences, and trees
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Surreal night scene with bed, mosquito, insect spray, and moon-shaped headlamp.
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Two-page spread with Chinese text and colorful bed and lamp illustrations
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Editorial illustration for Lacoste by Lin Chen
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Editorial Illustrations for Vogue Me WeChat
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Illustration of lacoste tennis sports wear for men
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Fashion athelesure people
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Editorial Illustration of Couple having dinner
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Graphical art for Vogue Me magazine
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Illustration of Attention Deficit Disorder in women
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