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Hello!

Ann Shen is an illustrator, designer, and author specializing in bright, magical artwork that helps people feel less alone. Her best-selling books include Bad Girls Throughout History (2016), Legendary Ladies (2018), Nevertheless, She Wore It (2020), and Revolutionary Women (2022), all published by Chronicle Books. Her illustrations can also be found on art prints, print media, home decor, tech accessories, apparel, puzzles, book covers, packaging, and so much more – including a Disney x Ann Shen home line.

Additionally, she’s a passionate educator and creative community advocate as a Top Teacher on Skillshare and speaker at various art schools and universities about her design work.

Her work is inspired by her flea market finds, vintage design, and travel. Ann lives in Los Angeles with her husband Ryan Shaw and their small menagerie of animals.

Find her on Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, and Behance.

WANT TO WORK TOGETHER?

Available for illustration projects and art licensing!
Contact me via email: annlashen@gmail.com.

SELECTED EXHIBITIONS

Disney’s Wonderground Gallery • Gallery Nucleus • Giant Robot • Leanna Lin’s Wonderland • Light Grey Art Lab • WWA Gallery

SElected Clients

Adobe
Anthropologie
Bust
Chronicle Books
County Living Magazine
Disney
Evite
Facebook
HarperCollins
Huffington Post
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams
Le Metier de Beaute
Libro.fm
Lootcrate
Mattel
Ms. Foundation
Target/Heartwork
The New York Times
Papyrus
Postable
United Way
Unique Vintage
Vegetarian Times
Walt Disney Family Museum
Workman Publishing 

FUN FACTS

Astrological Sign: Scorpio (sun) | Aries (moon) | Virgo (rising)

Hobbies: Reading mystery novels, watching movies, binging TV series, treasure hunting at flea markets, photography, baking, growing a cut flower garden, raising puppies, kittens, and chickens, having tea and game nights with friends, and traveling around the world with my husband Ryan Shaw.

Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Rocky Road.

Favorite Color: Pink.