About
Yan Long is an illustrator and visual artist who transforms complex emotions and narratives into poetic, symbolic imagery.
Through a distinctive visual language and thoughtful conceptual approach, she explores human relationships, personal growth and social issues with quiet emotional depth.
Her work has been recognized by leading international illustration competitions and commissioned by international media, cultural institutions and brands across editorial, publishing and art licensing projects.
Internationally represented by Illozoo. For commissions, please contact info@illozoo.com
miiiilongyan@outlook.com
International creative collaborations
Visual Design
Campaign & Visual Design
Illustration-led key visuals, event graphics and visual extensions for cultural institutions and brand campaigns.
Licensing
Art Licensing
Artwork licensing, prints and creative collaborations.
Awards/Recognition
104th ADC Annual Awards, Bronze Cube (2025)
iJungle Illustration Awards, Gold Medal (2022)
Society of Illustrators 68th Annual Exhibition, New York (2025)
American Illustration 43, Selected Winner (2024)
Communication Arts Awards, Shortlist (2024)
European Newspaper Award, Award of Excellence (2026)
3×3 International Illustration Show, Merit (2026)
3×3 International Illustration Show, Merit (2025)
3×3 International Illustration Show, Honorable Mention (2022)
Hiii Illustration, Merit Award ×2 (2021)
Hiii Illustration, Shortlisted (2020)
Homage to Surrealism, Group Exhibition, Today Art Museum (2022)
Selected Clients
Editorial & Media
POLITICO
Arab News
BUST
Covenant Magazine
Sanlian Life Weekly
Sanlian Music Lover
Metaleap Creative
Institutional & Brand
Bank of China
Digital RMB (e-CNY)
China Southern Power Grid
Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences (CAGS)
Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall
Services
Illustration
Editorial & Conceptual Illustration
Narrative-driven, symbolic and emotionally expressive illustration for magazines and cultural storytelling.
Publishing
Book Illustration & Publication Design
Book covers, narrative illustration and editorial design for literary and non-fiction projects.
