Hello, I’m Lily.

I’m a watercolor and cut paper artist based in Redwood City, California.

My textural cut paper art explores themes of self-discovery, revisiting the past, and finding joy and encouragement in the present.

My style is meticulous yet free-spirited, blending organic forms with graphic design shapes, dynamic mark-making, and vibrant watercolor palettes.

I love creating tactile “painting with paper” experiences that spark intrigue and invite closer examination.

After 15 years in the corporate world, I pursued my passion to make art. I relaunched my career after my daughter’s birth with 12 animal cut paper paintings, later expanding into floral and abstract works.

Today, I showcase my art at local events throughout the SF Bay Area. I’m doing what I love every day—and I’m just getting started!

About My Art

Abstract Art

The Elation series gives shape to moments where the brain processes newfound & overwhelming joy before gaining the ability express this excitement outwardly.

The Strike a Pebbles Pose series represents bold, colorful “power poses” as invitations to live colorfully, while you figure out where you belong in the world.

The Oyster Mamas series honors motherhood, mirroring oysters’ remarkable ability to withstand changes, overcome adversities, build habitats, and grow while nurturing precious pearls.

Botanical Art

My botanical series captures the intricate shapes and negative spaces of plants. With bold colors and expressive mark-making, each piece brings the beauty of nature and our colorful world into focus.

Animal Art

My animal art began as a personal project for my daughter’s nursery. What started with 12 animal cut-paper paintings in 2022 has since grown into a full-fledged collection of over 20 animals.

Events and Milestones

2027

  • Mar 18-21, 2026 - The Superfair, San Francisco, CA

2026

  • Oct 10-11, 2026 - San Carlos Art & Wine Faire, San Carlos, CA

  • Sep 19-20, 2026 - Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival, Mill Valley, CA

  • Mar 19-22, 2026 - The Superfair, San Francisco, CA

  • Feb 28 to May 2, 2026 - Women’s+ 10xTEN - Faultline Gallery, Oakland, CA

  • Mar 1 to Apr 30, 2026 - Touch: A Curated Art Show - 7.3.1. DESIGNS, Pacifica, CA

2025

  • Jul 9 to Sep 16, 2025 - PJCC 2025 Community Art Show - PJCC, Foster City, CA

2024

  • Nov 10, 2024 - The Patchwork Show, Redwood City, CA

  • Aug 30, 2024 - Art on the Square, Redwood City, CA

  • Jul 26, 2024 - Art on the Square, Redwood City, CA

2023

  • Released botanical and abstract series

2022

  • Opened Etsy shop with 12 cut paper animal paintings

2021

  • Earned an Associates degree in Art at Foothill College