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New York City-based illustrator Dongyun Lee is currently studying for his MFA, illustration as visual essay, at The School of Visual Arts. The quality of his work — which has enormous editorial appeal — suggests that he really is an illustration star of the future.

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eroon said | 1 April, 2008

love it!

Gary said | 1 April, 2008

I definitely agree that Dongyun Lee is a star in the making. His illustrations are simply wonderful work of arts. Everyone should check out his site at: http://dongyunlee.com/
He should definitely publish his work someday…

il said | 1 April, 2008

I think that it is the best example of visual-essay-type drwaing. it tells the story well with the visualization. Awesome!!!! godd work, lee!!!

Dongyun said | 2 April, 2008

Thank you, Eroon, Gary, Il and Zolton. I don’t think that I am good enough for your comments. But it makes me feel so good to hear “star”of the future! I will definitely try so hard to be like that. Cheers!

Ben Rowe said | 6 April, 2008

I agree with you guys … I’ve had my eye on Dongyun’s work for a while now and I think that he will go places.

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