Livi Carlen is a NY-based illustrator who draws from themes of innocence, warmth, and emotions. Born in China and adopted into a small yet wholesome family of generational artists, Carlen has always been one to express herself through art beyond her verbal abilities, which has fueled her path toward an artistic career. Carlen obtained her BFA in Visual Communication as a Graphic Designer but has since pivoted her artistic attention to her roots in fine arts. Carlen recently obtained her MFA in Illustration at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT). Carlen believes her fine arts and graphic design background has significantly shaped her understanding and direction of illustration.
Besides art, Carlen’s love and passion for young children from her extended babysitting experience greatly influences her art portfolio. Carlen always aims to create a welcoming environment for viewers by inspiring curiosity and feelings within people through colorful and lively illustrations. Carlen also has mother nature to thank as one of her prominent inspirations for her artworks, as many of her art mediums reflect themes of how color, weather, and light interact.
Carlen is still exploring all that her illustration skills have to offer. She hopes to bring her colorful renderings to the big screen and work collaboratively with other like-minded peers. Her most recent project is her MFA visual thesis ‘picture book for adults’ which was presented to the masses in June 2024.
Contact—914.602.4116, livicarlen.design@gmail.com
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