Illustration
Shuyan primarily works on illustrations for books, and largely in the tradition of turn-of-the-century children's books. Her interest in literature plays an important part in the making of her images. She draws from existing stories as well as tales of her own, preferring ornaments and practicality alike.
Aurora Leigh, Eighth Book | 2022 | ink
The March of the Black Queen | 2023 | ink, watercolor
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King John, Act. IV sc. i | 2023 | ink![]()
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King John, Act. IV sc. i | 2023 | ink
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Kousa Dogwood | 2022 | pen, watercolor
A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Act. II sc. i | 2022 | ink
The Fliers of Gy | 2023 | pen, watercolor
![](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/43d8390e6f2a11879eb8231f2a2cf04c142f66bd538f4d6e8935372508023c5a/Shuyan-Chen_Kousa-Dogwood_illustration.jpg)
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The Fliers of Gy | 2023 | pen, watercolor
![](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/607183353ad506ca473f06f9c3068618ab80972e5d2ff3e7925ac20644561571/The-Fliers-of-Gy_original-version_with-border_Shuyan-Chen.jpg)
Thumbelina | 2022 | ink
Little Red | 2022 | ink, watercolor![]()
The Happy Prince | 2019 | pen
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The Happy Prince | 2019 | pen
![](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e3c9479d5b5b37699eb1b7a6763821cb5400f349b20d6a980b7fb0ed07c00fac/the-happy-prince-illustration.jpeg)