Swimming by JiHyeon Lee

This limited edition print is an illustration from the book Pool, awarded New York Times Notable Book of the Year, NPR.org Best Book of the Year and Gold Medal Winner - Society of Illustrators 2015. This is how The New York Times describes JiHyeon's work: "The illustrations, in pencil, are whimsical, reserved, buoyant, childlike, expert." This piece is a playful drawing full of magic. It transmits the childhood's feeling of joy and adventure. Perfect for a kid's room! 

Swimming by JiHyeon Lee Size: LARGE 14 x 18 inches (35,5 x 45,7 cm) Giclée print of an original in color pencil on paper. Each print in this series of 25, comes with a certificate of authenticity, numbered and signed by the artist with the date of printing. Printed on artist-quality pigment- and acid-free cotton paper. Unframed. While all prints come unframed, they all fit standard frame sizes and standard pre-cut mat sizes (read: you won’t ever need to pay for pricey custom framing).

Category: Fine art. Color pencil. South Korean artist.

Curators recommendation: Kid's room. House warming gift. Birthday gifts. Gifts for her.

JiHyeon was born in Seoul, South Korea, where she lives with her husband. She works as an illustrator and picture book author. She studied Media Art at the Kaywon School of Art & Design, and illustration at HILLS (Hankuk illustration School). Her first picture book 'POOL' was published in English, Spanish, Korean, French, Italian and Swedish. 'POOL' was awarded a Gold Medal for Original Art 2015 by the Society of Illustrators in U.S.A. Jihyeon loves starry nights, the scent of grass after raining and children’s laughs. 

Keywords: Color pencil, fine art, South Korean artists, illustration.