Hi, this is Annie (Quynh Anh Nguyen)! I'm a Vietnamese illustrator and storyteller whose work explores the quiet, tender spaces between isolation and healing. Born in Ho Chi Minh City and shaped by the weight of generational trauma, I use visual storytelling to process inherited grief, depression, and the complex journey of reclaiming one’s emotional truth.
Annie1Studio - my design and illustration brand is all about capturing the rich tapestry of human emotions and energy.
Fun fact 🙂 about me: My art style has a wide range of skills, colors, and composition... basically chaos on canvas, very typical of an artist that's a little unhinged. As an INFP, the safest way to approach me in real life, without spooking me, is by offering me a milk tea boba.
Let's team up and create something truly extraordinary together!
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Education
Experience
Skills
Styles
Education
MA Illustration | 2021 – Academy of Art University | San Francisco.
BA Professional Communication | 2016 – RMIT University | Vietnam.
Experience
Project Manager | SAIGON INSIDERS | 2019-2020 Vietnam
- Created storyboard and concept art for project presentations, TV commercials, and viral videos.
- Designed layout for pitch presentations and quarterly reports.
Design and Communication Leader | MAISEN CARDS | 2016 – 2019 Vietnam
- Illustrated, supervised artist’s works and publishing process with printing house.
- Managed company’s website and social media posting (content, images).
Skills
I enjoy creating whimsical drawings for children’s books and creative art collections for products including stationery, gift wrap, wall art decor, home accessories products, and more.
Illustration skills:
- Digital painting
- Character Design
- Visual Storytelling
- Typography Vector
Soft skills:
- Communication
- Leadership
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Active Listening
- Time Management
Styles
I have a variety of art styles that categorized into lighthearted children’s illustration, product design for consumer, edgy portrait illustration, dark & emotional short comics.
I’m excited to share with the world my debut picture book, ‘WHAT IF I LEAVE?’, which was created in the aftermath of personal burnout and emotional unraveling, a moment when art became my way back to connection. With vibrant and whimsical illustrations and a voice that speaks to anyone who has felt unseen, the book serves as a glimpse of hope to those navigating inner conflict, mental health struggles, and the silent question of whether they truly belong. 🙂
'What If I Leave?' - Available now on Amazon and Barns & Nobles
💕An inside look of my creative journey:
