Crystal Bao is an award winning NYC illustrator who’s lived in London and Shanghai. Her vibrant, colorful and psychedelic style explores themes of self-identity and human emotions. Crystal’s work combines bold colors, ceremonial energy, and humor to transform everyday moments into imaginative, story-rich visuals. She has collaborated with clients such as Live Nation, Society of Illustrators, Visual Opinion, and Pineapple NewYork. As President of School of Visual Arts’ “Women Supporting Women Club,” she has empowered fellow artists to build creative communities through their artwork. When Crystal isn’t drawing, she enjoys playing the piano, karate, and ice skating.
Say hello: crystalbaoart@gmail.com
2024 Winner of Professional Illustration Category, Creative Quarterly 77, US
2022 Silver Award for Fine Arts, Independent School Association, UK
Awards & Recognition
Publications
2024 Creative Quarterly Annual 2024
2024 Visual Opinion, Volume 30, Issue 3
2023 Visual Opinion, Volume 30, Issue 1
Exhibitions
2024 Make Way, SVA Library West, New York
2022 Monster Elysium, Guildhouse, London