animation

Kevin Hong is a Korean-American illustrator working on editorial art, publishing, and animation. You might recognize his work from magazines like Wired, Entertainment Weekly, and Tor.com. In this interview, we talk about his love for the Iyashikei (or healing anime) genre and how it became the primary influence on his projects. Hey Kevin! Why don’t we start by talking about your journey so far? We’re all curious about your work, the influences behind it, and any past experiences that helped you become the person you are today....

Aliya Chen is a young up-and-coming illustrator based in Los Angeles. After winning the grand prize in the Illustrators of the Future contest, she joined Netflix Animation as a visual development artist. In other words, Aliya ensures each scene has the right colors and mood for the emotion it needs to communicate. Together with her sister, Felicia Chen, they inspired one another, and both entered the industry at a young age....