Chrissy Lau

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Red chaise lounge and decorative shelf with plants and figurines under staircase

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Living room with orange sofa, red lanterns, and a decorated table

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Two people shopping online with a smartphone and magnifying glass

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Ox stamps for Australia Christmas Island

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The Queen has given a nod to her designs

Lots of lines and flourishes that make a great whole.

Chrissy Lau is a Sydney based illustrator with over 11 years commercial experience. Her illustrations are predominantly hand drawn in ink & digitally coloured in Photoshop. Chrissy's style is distinct, with a strong attention to detail focusing on intricate patterns & lines.She takes inspiration from her Chinese heritage & nature.Fashion, portraits & children's illustrations are her expertise.She has designed a collection of coins for the Royal Australian Mint & apparel designs for Mambo.Samsung recently commissioned her to illustrate on their Galaxy Note II for their Australian wide billboard & YouTube campaign.Taking influence from her Chinese heritage she designed dragon flags for the City of Sydney to celebrate Chinese New Year.

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What drew you to illustration/design? As cheesy as it sounds I've been drawing for as long as I can remember so illustration has always been a part of who I am. I'm naturally creative so I think it was impossible not to pursue illustration. Do you have any formal design training? I'm self taught in illustration and have a degree in Law from the University of Sheffield. Where are you originally from? I was born in a little seaside town called Cleethorpes, we then moved to Hull, East Yorkshire when I was 4 and I lived there until I went to uni in Sheffield. Where do you live now & what drew you there? I now live in Sydney, Australia and have done so for the past 6 years. I first came here to visit a friend and ended up meeting my husband and staying! Where is your studio and can you describe it for me? My studio is the front room of our new house. My studio has nice old wooden floors and crisp white walls. I have a large white desk, which is brilliant for laying out all my work. How do you get your ideas? If I'm reading a client brief normally the ideas will pop into my mind. For added inspiration I will use Google, Pinterest and also flick through my art books. Tell us about a favourite project you've recently completed. I've just completed a series of horse illustrations for Chinese New Year stamps for Guernsey Post. I really enjoyed this project because it's something I've always wanted to do and it's extra special because I get to research my Chinese heritage. The Queen also has to approve the designs so it's quite nice knowing she'll be looking at my work. What would be your dream job/commission? I'm always excited when I am commissioned to illustrate for a client. Designing a limited edition coin for the Royal Australian Mint was pretty amazing – it's something I never thought I'd achieve. I would love to illustrate for Vogue Magazine or the New York Times, or design for Topshop, Nike and H&M. If you were not an illustrator, what would you be? I was a search marketing manager writing Google ads but I plucked up the courage to leave and pursue illustration full time. So if I wasn't an illustrator I'd still be doing that. Growing up I wanted to be a Barrister or Judge. What's the best advice you've ever been given? Dreams don't work unless you do. Who would you like to have as your muse if you were painting their portrait? The Queen. What do you have bookmarked? All the usual things like Hotmail, Facebook, Pinterest, Illustration Ltd.

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Cafe: The Grounds of Alexandria because they have a pet pig there called Kevin Bacon Art Equipment/Tool: Faber Castel fountain pen, a standard pencil and eraser, a scanner then a little Photoshop Food: I love chips and pizza. I really miss English fish & chips with mushy peas. I'm also a big fan of Vietnamese food

Red and gold wood snake with floral patterns for Lunar New Year

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Glass jar with gold line art illustrations of people and animals by Chrissy Lau

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Red snake design on 2025 Guernsey Year of the Snake postage stamp

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Colorful Chinese New Year lion dance with traditional decorations by Chrissy Lau

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Three colorful characters dancing and skateboarding on yellow background

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Cozy bookshop illustration with books, bicycle, flowers, and cat

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Red and gold snake illustration on 2025 Christmas Island stamp

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Colorful Year of the Rabbit 2023 Lunar New Year stamps with animals and red swirls

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Red dragon illustrations on 2024 Guernsey postage stamps

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Colorful dragon illustration for Lunar New Year celebration

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Colorful dragon and children celebrating Lunar New Year

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Colorful Chinese rabbit mural with peaches and flowers on red background

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Line drawing of vintage bookstore exterior with windows and flowers

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Intricate circular floral design with two hummingbirds by Chrissy Lau

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johnnie walker year of the pig package illustration

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Black and white illustration of bedtime stories

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Chrissy Lau

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Brightly painted tram in city plaza with people walking nearby

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Colorful artwork of eight horses with vibrant patterns by Chrissy Lau

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Back cover of cozy bookshop coloring book with flowers and books illustration

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Brightly lit bird sculpture on green trash bin outdoors at night

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Colorful Chinese zodiac horse with lanterns and fruit by Chrissy Lau

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Chrissy Lau creates Australia Post' Tiger Stamps 2022

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Red Chinese teapot with lotus flowers and water waves illustration

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Red snake surrounded by gold coins on a Year of the Snake stamp

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Lunar New Year 2022 stamps featuring various cartoon tiger designs

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Colorful dragon holding a red lantern against a purple background

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Red Chinese double door with geometric patterns and lanterns on pink wall

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Colorful dragon illustration on orange background with floral and wave patterns

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Outdoor café with table, chair, plants, and a window showing inside details

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Black and white line drawing of a home library with ladder and bookshelves

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Mid Autumn Festival scene with rabbits and mooncakes by Chrissy Lau

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Fashion illustration of dog for Marie Claire Magazine

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Person using mobile app for shopping, payments, and delivery tracking

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Bright red and gold Chinese snake artwork on blue background

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Colorful psychedelic pattern with fruits and flowers by Chrissy Lau

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Brightly colored snake illustration with bold patterns on blue background

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Brightly colored Chinese snake with flowers and lanterns on blue background

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Brightly painted tram near historic city hall with people walking

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Portrait of a woman with long wavy black hair by Chrissy Lau

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Six red snake design Guernsey stamps for Year of the Snake 2025

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Bright, colorful horse with coins leaps, orange floral background by Chrissy Lau

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Cozy bookshop exterior with books, bicycle, flowers, and a cat sitting

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Bookstore exterior with flowers, bicycle, and a cat inside window seat.

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2025 Australia Year of the Snake postage stamp with red snake and gold coins

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Colorful Year of the Dragon flags hanging on street poles

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Colorful dragon and children illustration for Lunar New Year

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Pink living room with chandelier, shell sofa, coffee table, and two cats.

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Colorful rabbit mural with red background and decorative patterns

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Line drawing of Tipping & Company Bookshop facade with columns and entrance

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Chinese Lunar New Year stamp illustration

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Hot chili graphical design by Chrissy Lau

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Selected Clients

Samsung, Royal Australian Mint, Guernsey Post, Orange Mobile, Mambo, Red Magazine, Men's Health Magazine, Elle Girl, Virgin, City of Sydney, Pearson Publishers