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.com2025 Creative Quarterly 81, Student Illustration Catergory, Runner-up 2025 Hiii Illustration 2024 Commerical Category, Finalist2025 Applied Arts Student Awards,Winner2025 Gilbert Stone Scholarship, Winner2025 World Illustration Awards, Advertising New Talent Category, Longlist2025 iJUNGLE 2024 Illustration Awards, New Talent Merit Award2024 Creative Quarterly 77, Professional Illustration Category, Winner2022 Independent School Association Awards, Silver Award for Fine ArtsAwards & Recognition
2025 Creative Quarterly Annual 2025 2025 Applied Arts Winter 2025 Advertising & Student Awards Annual 2025 iJungle Illustration Awards Annual 2024 2025 Creative Quarterly Annual 20242024 Visual Opinion, Volume 30, Issue 32023 Visual Opinion, Volume 30, Issue 1Publications
Exhibitions
2024 Make Way, SVA Library West, New York2022 Monster Elysium, Guildhouse, London Press