Zhenyu Pan is a New York based illustrator currently pursuing her MFA in Illustration as Visual Essay at the School of Visual Arts. Her work is inspired by everyday life, from personal memories and fleeting emotions to the quiet poetry of ordinary moments. She weaves observation and imagination into whimsical narratives that explore emotion and memory. Her work spans picture books, editorial, and product illustration, blending digital, traditional, and printmaking techniques to bring her vibrant worlds to life.

To contact Pan: zhenyu0306@gmail.com






Awards & Publications
Jury Award - 11th Hiii Illustration Competition, 2023

Bronze Award - JIA Illustration Award, 2024

Honorable Mention - 3x3 Illustration Annual No.21, 2024

Merit Awards (Self-Promotion) - IJungle Illustration Award, 2024

AI44 Selected Winner - American Illustration Award, 2025

Selected – Society of Illustrators 68 Annual, 2025