Artist | I am a multi-faceted artist, with an overwhelming appetite to create. I am exploring a diverse range of creative expressions and mediums, inspired by the strong and delicate beauty of nature to the expressive power of the human form. Drawn to the intricate details and subtle nuances in subjects, my practice includes ink, charcoal, watercolor, gouache, acrylics, collage, and photography. Deeply influenced by the expressive simplicity of traditional Chinese ink wash painting, I strive to express the bold energy and graceful movement within the subject with fluidity and spontaneity. I invite you to get a closer look, trace the lyrical lines in each piece, and engage with the underlying energy and quietude inherent in the subjects.
Modern Calligrapher | Beyond visual art, I find joy in the power of words, expressing encouragement through modern calligraphy and hand-lettering. Words are spirited and inspired by Chinese calligraphy, I strive to capture the intention of words into visual poetry.
Illustrator | I hold a special place for the whimsical and playful, creating cheeky illustrations that I hope bring smiles and warmth to your heart. I aim to express the emotions of the moment through my characters.
I hope to contribute to creating 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 gritty 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 a 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