Food Illustrations

by Liv Wan | Jul 26, 2018

Before I became an illustrator I spent my professional life working as a chef. When i was in my teens I had no chance of doing anything arty and the best option at the time was to train as a chef but after working in many different restaurants I just had enough of the...

Recipe Illustrations

by Liv Wan | Aug 18, 2015

For many years I worked as a professional chef and while I love cooking I really hate working as a chef. However because of my background and my knowledge of food and recipes I’ve kind of gone full circle from being a professional chef to a professional...

Illustrator by day, home cook by night. For years I was a professional chef but now I draw and cook for myself

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🌟 2024 Art vs Artist 🌟

Wow... just a few hours left in 2024! I’m excited to share my “Art vs Artist” post for this year—a look back at the journey, growth, and challenges I’ve experienced.

2024 has been a whirlwind for me! It’s been my busiest year yet, as I’ve illustrated 23 books and worked on several exciting collaborations. While most of these books are still in the printing or publishing process (so I can’t share them yet!), I’m incredibly proud of what I’ve accomplished.

As you can imagine, creating 23 books has been a marathon, and I’m feeling pretty drained both physically and mentally. But it’s been an incredible learning experience, and I’m more motivated than ever to bring you even more fun, cute, and colourful illustrations, books, and products in 2025!

💡 My goals for 2025:
 1️⃣ Prioritize rest and recharge. 2️⃣ Find a better balance between work and personal life. 3️⃣ Carve out time for personal projects. 4️⃣ Take a much-needed holiday. 5️⃣ Progress further toward my financial goals. 6️⃣ Commit to exercising more regularly.

I’m especially excited to explore some personal projects I’ve been dreaming about, including:
 ✨ Self-published coloring books ✨ More illustrated maps ✨ Seasonal product collections ✨ Expanding my product range ✨ Designing new greeting cards

I know achieving all these goals might be ambitious, but even reaching half of them would make 2025 a fulfilling and rewarding year.

To everyone who’s supported me this year—thank you from the bottom of my heart. It’s been a tough year for many, but I truly hope 2025 brings us all hope, light, and joy.

Here’s to an incredible year ahead! 🥂✨

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Exciting News! My New Book “I Lave You” is Out Today!

I’m thrilled to announce that “I Lave You” is officially published! This heartfelt book is a celebration of love, our beautiful Earth, and is packed with sweetness on every page.

I am beyond grateful to the incredible team at Scholastic US for trusting me with this project and giving me the creative freedom to bring this story to life. Working with you has been a dream, and I can’t wait to share our next super-cute book together!

A huge thank you to my amazing agent, Amanda, at Advocate Art, for ensuring everything went smoothly every step of the way.

To my wonderful friends and supporters here on social media: your encouragement means the world to me! I hope you’ll enjoy this sweet little book and share it with your loved ones.

@scholastic @advocateart01

📚 “I Lave You” is available now—grab your copy today and dive into a world of love and sweetness!

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Our last market of 2024 is officially done!
As always, I’ve caught my December cold (again!) 😆🤧, but that hasn’t stopped me from reflecting on this year.

It’s been a challenging year for retail businesses, and while our revenue is slightly down compared to last year, I’m incredibly grateful to still be going strong and making good progress.

Thank you all for your continued support—it truly means the world to us! Here’s to an even brighter 2025!

Massive thanks to @urbanmakers_uk, @clapham_makers_market and @pexmas to having us to trade with you!

Huge thanks to all my customers! You made me have the courage to keep creating cute, colourful and fun things! I love you guys!

We will be back in spring/summer market 2025!

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Thrilled to share the adorable jigsaw puzzle books I collaborated on with the fantastic Dublin-based publisher, @townhouse_books Townhouse Publishing! 🎉

What began as a Jungle Train jigsaw puzzle book has blossomed into a delightful four-book collection, thanks to the incredible response to the first book. I’ve just wrapped up work on the final two titles, and I can’t wait for you to see them next year! 🚂✨

Currently, Jungle Train and Farm Train are delighting young readers in Portugal, Spain (Spanish and Catalan), Greece, Brazil, Argentina, Italy, Slovakia, Finland, Lithuania, Denmark, and France. Excitingly, English editions are in the works and set to launch soon—stay tuned!  A huge thank you to the amazing team at Townhouse Publishing—Ellie, Kate, Hannah, Veneta, Holli, and their boss—for trusting me with this project.
I’d also like to express my gratitude to my agent, Will, for his invaluable support throughout this journey.

If you’re looking for a passionate illustrator to bring your project to life, please reach out to my wonderful agent at @advocateart01 Advocate Art. I’d love to hear from you!

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🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

I’m thrilled to share these beautiful samples and magazines featuring my Blue Tit illustration, created in collaboration with Taiwan Lohongka @lohongka_taiwan ka_taiwan. It’s incredibly rewarding to see how my artwork has been brought to life in such a stunning way!

Big thanks to the team at 老行家 @lohongka_taiwan for sending me their annual publication and product samples—it’s been such a pleasure working with you. Also, a special shoutout to my talented friend Nicole @nicole923923 for her fantastic writing contribution!

Collaborations like these remind me why I love what I do—bringing vibrant, meaningful art into the world. 💛

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🎉 Exciting news! My Christmas Ornament Jigsaw Puzzle is now available at John Lewis (UK) and Anthropologie (Hong Kong)! 🧩✨
Seeing my designs in such prestigious stores is a dream come true, and I’m so grateful for the opportunity to spread a little festive cheer across the globe. If you’re looking for a unique holiday gift or a fun way to celebrate the season, be sure to check it out!
Thank you for your support—it means the world to me! 💖

I will also selling these cute little ornaments jigsaw puzzle in @clapham_makers_market this Sunday!

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To Our EU Customers 💌

If you’re based in the EU, please take a moment to read the announcement in the slides. It’s an important update about upcoming changes due to new regulations.

I’m truly hopeful we’ll find a solution to these challenges soon. Running a small business has become increasingly difficult with so many new hurdles, but I’m committed to navigating this as best as I can.

For our UK and non-EU customers, there’s no need to worry—these changes won’t affect you, and we’ll continue trading as usual.

Thank you all for your incredible support during these tough times. 💕

Warmly,
Liv

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🎄 **Important Update for Christmas Orders** 🎄

If you’re planning to order from us for Christmas and want your gifts to arrive on time, please take a moment to carefully review this post.

Additionally, we’ve recently learned about the new EU GPSR regulation, which comes into effect on December 13th. Unfortunately, if we’re unable to find a solution, we may need to temporarily suspend shipping to European countries.

We’re currently discussing our options and will provide an update as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding and support during this time! 💕

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