I am a multi-faceted artist, with a voracious appetite to create, exploring a diverse range of creative expressions, from the delicate beauty of nature to the expressive power of the human form. Drawn to the intricate details and subtle nuances of organic forms and the human figure, my practice includes ink, watercolor, gouache, and collage. Deeply influenced by the expressive simplicity of traditional Chinese ink wash painting, I strive to express the energy and movement within the subject with fluidity and spontaneity. I invite you to trace the lyrical lines and engage with the underlying energy and quietude inherent in the subject.
Beyond visual art, I find joy in the power of words, expressing encouragement through modern calligraphy and hand-lettering. I also hold a special place for the playful and whimsical, creating illustrations that bring smiles and warmth to your heart. I hope to create a kinder and more sustainable world through all of my creative expressions.
Pearl Lui is an artist, modern calligrapher, illustrator, and graphic designer based in the New York / New Jersey area. She always loved creating with her own two hands for as long as she could remember. Born and bred in NYC, hailing from the walks of Chinatown and Little Italy in Manhattan to the most culturally diverse parts of Queens and Brooklyn, she carries a spectrum of memories of the Empire State. The fortitude required as a daughter of immigrants to grow up in the streets of the city where she soaked in the vibrant urban scape filled with murals and graffiti to the treasures in esteemed museums and fragrant utopias found in botanical gardens, her art strives to capture the balance of bold and delicate energy in a moment of quietude.
After a 20+ years retail and digital marketing career at renown brands such as Bloomingdales, Gilt, and Etsy, leading various Marketing teams, she now pursues art full time and runs her small business at DearDaughtersDesign.com in the beautiful Garden State. Pearl holds a BBA in CIS minoring in Graphic Communications. She is currently pursuing a Natural Sciences Illustration Certificate, a Rhode Island School of Design Continuing Education program. Expected completion, Spring 2026.
Follow Pearl’s journey in building a business while being an art student @pearllui on Instagram and stay up to date about her business @deardaughtersdesign.
Email: pearl@deardaughtersdesign.com
Artist Instagram: @pearllui
Shop Prints & Greeting Cards: DearDaughtersDesign.com