Heegyum Kim

The Great Seagull Mutiny. Now they are on the way to look for The Island of Chips. #kidlitart

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day!
Hello art directors and editors—I’m Heegyum, a Korean illustrator based in New York. I love creating playful, nature-inspired, and animal-filled art for picture books!
If you’re looking for whimsical storytelling with heart, let’s connect!
Portfolio: mrfox.nyc

This is cute!

Lovely ❤️

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Dumpling Party!! #kidlitart #dumpling

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thanks!!! I am trying to figure out!! I'm still not very familiar to this 😅

Ahhh thank you so much!!! I will post there right away!

Has anybody had any luck after sending cold emails to art directors in the publishing industry? It seems incredibly hard to break into this field—and some of the emails even get blocked by company's firewalls..What is the best way the get noticed by art directors?? #kidlitart

Working on the portfolio never ends… 🫠 #kidlitart

Haha glad you liked them! It was fun to draw

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Hahaha love these little ducks!!! So funny and cute!!!

Heegyum Kim Illustration

If any ideas come to mind, feel free to reach out at hello@mrfox.nyc. You can also view my portfolio at mrfox.nyc! #kidlitart

Hello art directors and editors! Happy #kidlitartpostcard day. My name is Hegyum, a Korean illustrator based in New York. I am open to #picturebook projects—especially those featuring animals, nature, or whimsical storytelling.

“We could turn it into a magnificent mansion!!”, the Architect shouted.
“I’d like to live in an mansion.”, said Little Mole.
#TheLemonMystery #kidlitart

Chracter sheet. Korean folktale about red bean porridge and a tiger. #kidlitart

Thank you for warm welcome 🤗

Haha thanks!!! I hope I can share more soon!

Thank you!! 🙏

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One by one, the villagers were heading to work. “Hello Chef! Which dish are you cooking up today?”
“Morning Cheesemonger! What cheese are you making today?”
The Little Mole tried to catch up with everybody.
#kidlitart #TheLemonMystery

Congrats!!

Love this muted colors!

I'm not sure about this color palette yet. I think I will set up the palette for the whole spreads first, then revisit this piece!! Still learning!

Another day began in the village.
“Come on, Little Mole.
You don’t want to be late for school again!”
Little Mole dragged his tiny feet and headed out the door.
“But I do want to be late for school.”, Little Mole muttered.
#kidlitart

WIP. One of the picture book idea I am working on 💙

10 mins brushing my teeth (I wrote this while walking on the treadmill 😅)