Interview with Do Kyung Lee

After graduating from college, I'm in the beginning stage as a freelance illustrator. I still need a lot of experience, and I'm working on my own style.

To make me happy and to reinterpret ordinary things.

I like every piece of work that can bring peace to my mind.

I do love the lyrical style of Irene Haas's .

Recently, I'm working with a fabric company to produce products.

There are a variety of graphics tools, but I think hand drawing is the best and most efficient way to express the ideas that are still in my head. I usually use colored pencils, but I recently tried various materials with the sponsorship of acrylic company.

The most important time to concentrate is at dawn. As I listen to music, I organize my thoughts in my notebooks. It is also helpful to see various exhibitions when ideas are not coming up well.

Focus on the overall atmosphere. I try to match the feeling that I originally wanted to express with the result as much as possible.

Usually I'm happy, but sometimes I get nervous when I need to concentrate.

I’m satisfied with the work finished.

Naturalness and Sincerity.

It is the same as the above. naturalness and sincerity.

I think design can have a good influence on our society.

Any kind of design will be essential in every area of development.

I participated in the illustration fair held at COEX in Seoul in 2018. I displayed my paintings and sold postcards.This year, a group exhibition is scheduled for May at a small gallery cafe.

It may sound corny, but nature is the source of inspiration. Colors and smells that vary with season are very natural, but they are very precious at the same time. I try to find fun hiding not only in nature but also in ordinary things.

I like to imagine fantasy experiences and interesting secrets that imagine in ordinary things. It develops interesting stories that pop up into ideas.

I live in Bucheon, Korea. There is a cartoon museum near my house, so I often go to see it. Also, I think the ancient Korean palaces' rich and natural beauty influenced my painting style a little.

It's important to communicate exactly why and what you want to design.Many designers display their portfolios online in a variety of ways. Companies will be able to check their portfolios whenever they want.

Ideas, search, and sketches and final work.Sometimes i skip and jump through all of these processes.

- A small size Julien plaster figure-Top lighting-Laptop-Different kinds of fairytales.-Given Orgel

It's very normal. I meet my friends and go to the exhibition or think of ideas at a nice cafe.

it's important that you feel fun and happy.

Whenever I think about creating my own world, I feel great happiness. Sometimes proper lighting is very important because your eyes can get tired soon.

Keep it steady and keep it true.

Creativity and endurance

There are always colored pencils and paper around me. I often read books and postcards I bought at the exhibition, and fairy tales that I love on my desk.

Once I start, I stay up all night working until I done. I try to fall asleep at a certain time to break this habit.

It's very diverse. Sometimes it takes more than two weeks to finish.

I often hear the question 'Where did you get the idea?'

As I started uploading my works on Instagram, I had a chance to display them for the first time. It was a very valuable experience, and it made me dream of being an illustrator at the time when I was a college student.

Everyone who loves illustration.

It is good to see the big picture on the wall at the exhibition, but I love to read fairy tales. Because it is easily accessible and empathizes with the writing and painting.

I would like to participate in exhibitions or art fairs and if possible, I would like to publish a fairy tale book within this year.

I usually work alone, but I also like to work together.

I'm going to develop the 'Misty Little Forest' series.

You can visit my instagram ( www.instagram.com/dokyung.leee ).

No, thank you.