Dorothy Luo is an award-winning freelance illustrator based in the UK. She loves creating bright, colorful digital illustrations for editorial projects, children’s books, and products. Her work is full of whimsical characters and fun little details.
ANY PERSON WHO REALLY HELPED YOU IN YOUR AWESOME ARTISTIC JOURNEY?
My mom. She first sent me to an art class because she wanted a place that could look after me for longer hours. But she soon realized I was actually good at it, and that was the start of my journey.
LISTEN TO MUSIC WHILE YOU WORK? ANYTHING SPECIAL IN YOUR WORK SPACE THAT UNLEASHES YOUR CREATIVE JUICES?
Yes, I listen to a lot of upbeat music! Somehow over-ear headphones really help me focus. I often have to push myself to keep going for a while, and then something interesting usually comes out of it.
HAVE ANY SPECIAL TRICKS OR INSIGHTS INTO HOW TO CONNECT WITH YOUR AUDIENCE AND MAKE ‘EM RESPOND?
I draw what I like, share it, and manifest that someone will feel the same.
WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE THING TO DRAW AS A CHILD? WHY DID THAT LODGE IN YOUR HEAD?
If there was a sky in the picture, I always drew the sun or the moon. It’s something I’ve loved since I was a child and still do today. I just like the idea that they are always there.
WHERE DO YOUR BEST IDEAS COME FROM? (DREAMS, SHOWER, MUSEUM, TRAIN?)
From daydreaming! I think and think, then drift off a little, and suddenly ideas appear.
