Myo Yim

Korean illustrator and author Myo Yim, who lives in Byron Bay, Australia, describes her artistic style as poetic and organic. She blends hand-drawn textures with soft, gentle palettes to craft quiet, lyrical narratives. Her work proudly embraces imperfections, inviting viewers to pause and feel.

Myo selects projects primarily based on the strength of their storytelling, and enjoys a wide range of genres—from fantasy and realism to emotional and humorous tales. She believes the best illustration carries a poetic quality that fills the quiet and abstract spaces within a text, where words and images connect deeply to form a complete and meaningful whole.

Some of Myo's greatest inspiration comes from the curiosities of her children—such as snakes, carnivorous plants, and other peculiar creatures. Beyond her art, she savors the joys of everyday life and hands-on creativity: shopping at farmers’ markets, cooking from scratch, sewing small dolls, and working with fabric and clay.