Last Updated: July 2025
“In a 1974 National Geographic article, Lyteck Lynhiavu, a young Hmong Leader, was asked, “why virtually no Hmong become artists?” To which he responded, “The Hmong dream only at night…An artist must dream all day, and we don’t have time.” Festival organizers say that things have changed since 1974 – today the Hmong community has found time to dream and to realize their dreams as artist in a wide variety of disciplines.” Source
Growing up, I’ve always wondered why there wasn’t more Hmong artists? I’ve always wished I knew more Hmong artists. And so, I’ve made it a task to find and create a list of Hmong visual artists from around the world. Visual artists include painters, illustrators, photographers, graphic designers, cartoonists, sculptors, filmmakers, and more. The names listed below are only a few that I have found. Feel free to suggest any that are not listed below, or feel free to add yourself! Just email me.
Adam Lee – Concept Artist
https://hwhuaj.artstation.com/
Adora Her Designs (Adora Her) – Graphic Designer / Photographer / Illustrator / Digital Artist
https://adoraherdesigns.com
Alex Yang Art (Alex Yang) – Visual Artist / Creative Storyteller
https://alexyangart.com
Angel Lee Yang – Digital Illustrator
https://alyartportfolio.com
Art by Dru – Tattoo Artist / Artist
https://www.instagram.com/art.by.dru/
Art.Lees (Mai Vang Lee) – Artist
https://www.instagram.com/art.lees/
Ashley Vang – Visual Development Artist / Illustrator
https://www.artstation.com/ashleyhlivang
Aulora’s Crafts – Arts & Crafts
https://www.facebook.com/AulorasCrafts/
Bert Lee – Graphic Designer
https://bertlee.myportfolio.com/projects
Billy Thao (BeeTee) – Mixed-media Artist
https://www.billythao.com
Boon Ma Yang – Fine Art Painter
http://bumahmongartist.blogspot.com/2007/02/fine-art-painter.html
Cha-Ji – Graphic Designer, Illustrator & Photographer
https://cha-ji.deviantart.com
Champa Lo – Designer / Illustrator
http://www.champonit.com
Cheers From Bow – Handcrafted wooden dolls, laser cut goods and stationery
https://www.etsy.com/shop/CheersFromBow
Cho-Zero – Illustration
http://cho-zero.deviantart.com
Chompalot Art (Sammy Saykao) – Digital Artist
https://www.chompalot.art/
Choua Xiong (Tshua Xyooj) – Artist / Graphic Novelist
https://tshuax.deviantart.com/
Christina Vang – Art Director / Designer
http://christinavang.com
Cki Vang – 3D Concept Designer
https://www.vangcki.com/
Cy Thao – Politician / Painter
http://chgs.elevator.umn.edu/asset/viewAsset/57ed9baf7d58aeea1d9043ac#57ed9d6b7d58ae3c7a9043ed
Dara Lashia Lee – Illustrator / Visual Development Artist
https://lashialeeart.weebly.com
David Thao – Photographer
http://www.davidthaophotography.com
Dej Txiaj Ntsim (Kuab Maiv Yaj, Koua Mai Yang) – Artist
http://www.kouamyang.com
Dina Her – Painter / Comic Artist / Graphic Designer
https://www.facebook.com/dibnashawj
Duachaka Her – Cartoonist / Illustrator
http://duachakaher.com
DouaJai Yang – 2D Animator / Illustrator
https://douajaiyang.com
eatalllot (Teng Lee) – Digital Artist
https://www.facebook.com/eatalllot/
Fue Vang (Fulish) – 2D & 3D Artist / Designer
https://fulishdesigns.com
Gaoshua Vang – Illustrator / Photographer
https://www.artbygaoshua.com
Ger Xiong – Artist
https://www.gerxiong.com/
Goldie Vang – Animator / Illustrator
https://www.instagram.com/go.ki___/
Hai Lo – Animation / Illustration
https://www.facebook.com/hailoart/
Hlee Chang Xiong – Illustrator / Graphic Designer
https://www.instagram.com/hlee.studio/
Hooksnfangs (Ricky Fang) – Pinups / Cartoons / Comics
https://www.instagram.com/hooksnfangs
Houa Vang (Houa Vang Photography) – Photographer
https://houavang.com
Hua M. Conry – Art Director / Graphic Designer / Illustrator
https://www.huaconry.com
Hue Vang – Digital Artist / Matte Painter at DreamWorks Animation
https://huevang.artstation.com/
Jae Thao (Jadeyon Maiyer Thao) – Designer
https://www.jaethao.com
Jay Xiong – CG Imagery & 3D Modeling
https://www.jayxiong.com
Jennifer Lor (artbyjennlor) – Artist
https://artbyjennl.square.site
Jim Vang – Artist
https://www.facebook.com/JimVangArt/
Ka Lee – Designer & Illustrator
https://dribbble.com/kaleedesign
Ka Oskar Ly – Artist + Cultural Producer
https://www.kaonwards.com
Kangbao Thao (Miv Nyuas Hmoob) – Arts & Craft
https://www.facebook.com/Miv-Nyuas-Hmoob-613916242278143/
Kao Lee Thao (InnerSwirl) – Painter / Animator / Designer
http://www.innerswirl.com
Katherina (Kat) Vang – Fine Arts Portraiture Artist
https://www.maivabphotography.com
Kazua Melissa Vang – Multidisciplinary Artist / Filmmaker / Photographer / Cultural Producer
https://kazuamvang.com
KB Lor – Artist
https://artbykblor.com
Kelly L. Her (khruri) – Digital Artist
https://kellslee.wixsite.com/khruri
Keu Cha – Comic Artist
https://keucha.deviantart.com
Khamsao Yang – Painter
https://www.facebook.com/artkys1
Khou Vue – Illustrator / Designer
https://www.koovoo.me
Kia – Illustration
https://katzmiao.deviantart.com
Kimberly Yang (Shop KGY) – Designer / Developer / Aspiring Illustrator
https://www.facebook.com/shopkgy/
Kong Lor – Filmaker / Photographer / Graphic Designer
https://www.konglor.com
Lee Sand Art (Coua Lee) – Sand Artist
https://www.facebook.com/people/Lee-Sand-Art/100027318146841/
Lee Xiong – Painter & Digital Illustration
http://www.leexiong.com
Lee Yang (Elver-Lee) – Artist
https://www.facebook.com/elverleeart/
Linda Lor – Game Developer / Comic Artist
https://doodlelor.weebly.com/
Linda Vang (Linda Vang Art) – Art / Illustration / Craft
https://www.facebook.com/LindaVang-Art-Illustration-Craft-532722550183018/
Lor Lao (Studio Lor Lao) – Artist
https://www.facebook.com/StudioLorLao/
LoTou S. Xiong – Comics / Illustration
https://vchengxiong.wixsite.com/my-site
Love Rainie (Rainie Kong) – Artist
https://www.facebook.com/loverainieshop/
Ly Kune – Artist
https://www.deviantart.com/lykn
Ma Ly – Painter / Educator
https://vernissagefresno.com/ma-ly/
Maimee May – Illustrator / Singer / Songwriter
https://www.instagram.com/maimee_may_illustrations/
Mai Chao – Artist / Author / Social Justice Leader
https://magentaspirit.wixsite.com/maichao
Mai Chao Vang – Artist
https://www.facebook.com/maichaosart/
Mai Dao Thao – Photography / Digital Media
https://daoartblog.wordpress.com
Maixia Xiong – Artist & Designer
https://maixiaxiong.com
Mai Lo Her – Designer & Illustrator
https://www.mailoher.com
Maz Hawj – Interdisciplinary Artist
https://mazhawj.com
Melanie Xiong (XioPrints) – Artist
https://xioprints.com
Mina Lor (mungbeanmina) – Artist
https://www.instagram.com/mungbeanmina
Misha Xiong -Character / Creature Artist
https://www.artstation.com/azurecyan
Nancy Her – Visual Artist
http://theartnher.wix.com/arts
Nee Vang (neebeanz) – Digital Artist
https://www.instagram.com/neebeanz
Neng Thao – Scientist / Artist / Informal Educator
https://www.facebook.com/nengnow
Ngianhormua Yang – Educator / Illustrator / Concept Designer
https://www.nsyart.com/
Nicollazzi Xiong – Graphic Designer
https://nicollazzi.com/design
Nikki Hang – Artist
https://nikkyhang.artstation.com/
Orion Vang – Concept Designer
ovangdesigns.com
Ouji Studio (Bao Lao) – Illustrator
https://oujistudio.weebly.com/
Pabgha (Sheena Vang) – Illustrator
https://pabgha.com
Pang Khang – Film & Photography / Graphic Design
https://pangkhang.com
Pao Houa Her – Visual Artist
http://paohher.com
Pheng Thao – Contemporary Artist
https://portfolio-wmjszxo.format.com/intro
Sandy Yang – Graphic Designer
https://yangsandy.wixsite.com/portfolio
Sean Vang (Drawn By Sean) – Graphic Design & Illustration
https://www.facebook.com/drawnbysean/
Sébastien (Tchou) Vang – Painter / Sculptor / Educator / Artist
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063631115500&ref=br_rs
See Xeng Lee – Painter / Educator
http://www.seexeng.com
Sheng Lor – Visual Artist
https://www.shenglor.com
Shoua Yang (Ceev Tseg Press) – Printmaker
http://shouayangprints.weebly.com
Sieng Lee – Installation Artist / Graphic Designer
http://www.mcad-mfa.com/sieng-lee-graphic-design/
Song Yer Thao – Visual Artist
http://www.carbonmousestudios.com/carbon_mouse_studios/Song_Thao.html
Stacey Lo – Graphic Designer
https://www.instagram.com/maivfolk/
Stacy Lee Yang – Graphic Designer
http://651slydesign.wix.com/portfolio
Suzie Chang – Illustrator & Painter
https://www.facebook.com/suziechangart/?fref=ts
Tai Moua – Illustration
http://tailmoua.blogspot.com
Teeko Yang – UX/UI Designer
https://www.teekoyang.com
Tigers from the Mountains – Product Development/Design / Interactive Media/Games
https://tigersfromthemountain.square.site
Tori Hong (Ntxoo Art) – Interdisciplinary Artist
https://ntxoo.art
Tou Her (Studio Tou) – Illustrator
http://touher.com
Tou Vue – Comic Artist
http://www.twovoo.daportfolio.com
Tou Yia Xiong – Illustrator / Designer
https://touyiaxiong.myportfolio.com
Tshab Her – Interdisciplinary Artist
https://www.tshabher.com
Txia Yang – Artist
https://society6.com/tsey
Unicorn Eclipse (Chia & Hleeda Lor) – Stickers & Stationery
https://unicorneclipse.com
Vam Moua – Fashion Illustrator / Graphic Designer
http://muajtiagclothingco.weebly.com
Vanghoua Anthony Vue – Visual Artist
http://www.vanghoua-anthonyvue.com
Vee Portraits (Vee Vang) – Portrait Photographer
https://www.veeportraits.com
Venlaa Vang – Craft and Illustration Artist
http://venlaa.com
Victor Ku (Mighty Pegasus Art) – Artist
https://www.mightypegasusart.com/
Victoria Kab Vang – Graphic Designer / Illustrator
https://www.victoriakabvang.com
Victoria Kue – Visual Artist
https://victoria-kue-f43f.squarespace.com
Xai Yaj – Story Artist
https://www.xaiyaj.com/
Xee Reiter – Visual Artist
https://www.xeereiter.com/
Yayao Yuying (DA-POW!) – Comic Artist
https://yayaoyuying.wixsite.com/studio
Yer Vang – 3D Character Modeler
https://thesmallvillager.artstation.com/
Yer Za Vue – Artist / Painter
http://www.yerzavue.com
Yinkong Vue – Animation / Illustration
https://www.facebook.com/yinkongvue/
Youa Vang – Visual Development Artist
https://www.youavang.art
Ziang Her – Design & Illustration
https://ziangherart.square.site/
Zoua Kha (KAJiRA) – Illustrator / Manga Artist
https://kajira-kreations.artstation.com/
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