Last Updated: December 28, 2022
“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.
3PY Design – Artists & Graphic Designers
https://3pydesign.com
Adam Lee – Illustrator / Animator / Visual Development
https://hwhuaj.artstation.com/
Adora Vang (MN) – Graphic Designer / Photographer / Illustrator / Digital Artist
https://www.adoravangdesigns.com
Alex Yang (manchamoonart) (MN) – Visual Artist / Creative Storyteller
https://manchamoon.wixsite.com/mysite
Almoua (MN) – Home Decor
https://www.facebook.com/AlmouaShop/
Angel Lee Yang (MN) – Digital Illustrator
https://alyart0818.wixsite.com/portfolio
Anisha Yang (MN) – Handletterer / Designer / Visual Artist
https://www.anishayang.com
Art by Dru (MN) – Tattoo Artist / Artist
https://www.instagram.com/art.by.dru/
Art.Lees (Mai Vang Lee) – Artist
https://www.instagram.com/art.lees/
Ashley Vang (CA) – Visual Development Artist / Illustrator
https://www.artstation.com/ashleyhlivang
Aulora’s Crafts (CA) – Arts & Crafts
https://www.facebook.com/AulorasCrafts/
Bert Lee (MN) – Graphic Designer
https://bertlee.myportfolio.com/projects
Billy Thao (BeeTee) – Mixed-media Artist
https://billythao90.myportfolio.com
Boon Ma Yang (CA) – Fine Art Painter
http://bumahmongartist.blogspot.com/2007/02/fine-art-painter.html
Caitlin Xiong (WI) – Illustrator
http://hmoobdejntshiabart.wix.com/caitlinxiong
Cha-Ji – Graphic Designer, Illustrator & Photographer
https://cha-ji.deviantart.com
Champa Lo (NY) – Designer / Illustrator
http://www.champonit.com
Cheers From Bow (CA) – Handcrafted wooden dolls, laser cut goods and stationery
https://www.etsy.com/shop/CheersFromBow
Cheng Xiong (WI) – Artist
https://www.facebook.com/vxartwork/
Cho-Zero – Illustration
http://cho-zero.deviantart.com
Chompalot Art (Sammy Saykao) (MN) – Digital Artist
https://www.chompalot.art/
Choua Xiong (Tshua Xyooj) (WI) – Artist / Graphic Novelist
https://tshuax.deviantart.com/
Christina Vang (MN) – Art Director / Designer
http://christinavang.com
Cki Vang (France) – 3D Concept Designer
https://www.vangcki.com/
Cy Thao (MN) – Politician / Painter
http://chgs.elevator.umn.edu/asset/viewAsset/57ed9baf7d58aeea1d9043ac#57ed9d6b7d58ae3c7a9043ed
Daniel Yang – Illustrator
http://danielyangart.com
David Thao (KS) – Photographer
http://www.davidthaophotography.com
Dina Her (MN)- Painter / Comic Artist / Graphic Designer
https://www.facebook.com/dibnashawj
Duachaka Her (WI) – Cartoonist / Illustrator
http://duachakaher.com
DouaJai Yang (MN) – 2D Animator / Illustrator
https://douajaiyang.com
eatalllot (Teng Lee) – Digital Artist
https://www.facebook.com/eatalllot/
Fue Vang (Fulish) (MN) – 2D & 3D Artist / Designer
https://fulishdesigns.com
Gaoshua Vang (MN) – Illustrator / Photographer
https://www.facebook.com/artbygaoshua
Ger Xiong – Artist
https://www.gerxiong.com/
Goldie Vang (MN) – Animator / Illustrator
https://goldievang7.wixsite.com/goldievang
Hai Lo (MN) – Animation / Illustration
https://www.facebook.com/hailoart/
Hleeda Lor (WI) – Graphic Designer
http://hleedalor.com
Hlee Chang Xiong – Illustrator
https://www.instagram.com/hlee.studio/
Hooksnfangs (Ricky Fang) (CA) – Pinups / Cartoons / Comics
https://hooksnfangs.com
Houa Vang (Houa Vang Photography) (NC) – Photographer
https://houavang.com
Hua M. Conry (WI) – Art Director / Graphic Designer / Illustrator
https://www.huaconry.com
Hue Vang (CA) – Digital Artist / Matte Painter at DreamWorks Animation
https://huevang.artstation.com/
Jay Xiong (MI) – CG Imagery & 3D Modeling
https://www.jayxiong.com
Jennifer Lor (artbyjennlor) (WA) – Artist
https://artbyjennl.square.site/
Jennifer Tshab Her (IL) – Visual Artist
http://www.tshabher.com/
Jessi Xiong (MA) – Visual Development / Animation / Illustration
https://www.jeiyex.com
Jim Vang – Artist
https://www.facebook.com/JimVangArt/
Joanna Kangazoua Herr (KS) – Photographer / Graphic Designer
http://www.angsdesign.com/about/
Ka Lee (MI) – Designer
https://kalee.art/
Ka Lee (WI) – Designer & Illustrator
https://dribbble.com/kaleedesign
Kangbao Thao (Miv Nyuas Hmoob) – Arts & Craft
https://www.facebook.com/Miv-Nyuas-Hmoob-613916242278143/
Kao Lee Thao (InnerSwirl) (MN) – Painter / Animator / Designer
http://www.innerswirl.com
Katherina (Kat) Vang (MN) – Fine Arts Portraiture Artist
https://www.maivabphotography.com
Kazua Melissa Vang (MN) – Artist / Photographer / Graphic Designer
http://www.mnartists.org/user/15347
KB Lor (MN) – Artist
https://artbykblor.com
Kelly Her (khruri) (WI) – Digital Artist
https://www.instagram.com/khruri/?hl=en
Keu Cha – Comic Artist
https://keucha.deviantart.com
Khamsao Yang (WI) – Painter
https://www.facebook.com/artkys1
Khou Vue (MN) – Freelance Illustrator + Designer
https://www.koovoo.me
Kia – Illustration
https://katzmiao.deviantart.com
Kimberly Yang (MN) – Designer / Developer / Aspiring Illustrator
http://kimberlygyang.com
Lashia Lee (MN) – Artist
https://lashialee.weebly.com/
Linda Lor (MN) – Comic Artist
https://doodlelor.weebly.com/
Lee Sand Art (Coua Lee)
(MN) – Sand Artist
https://www.facebook.com/people/Lee-Sand-Art/100027318146841/
Lee Xiong (MI) – Painter & Digital Illustration
http://www.leexiong.com
Lee Yang (Elver-Lee) (MN) – Artist
https://www.facebook.com/elverleeart/
Linda Vang (Linda Vang Art) – Art / Illustration / Craft
https://www.facebook.com/LindaVang-Art-Illustration-Craft-532722550183018/
Lor Lao (Studio Lor Lao) (WI) – Artist
https://www.facebook.com/StudioLorLao/
Love Rainie (Rainie Kong) (MN) – Artist
https://www.facebook.com/loverainieshop/
Ly Kune (MN) – Artist
https://www.deviantart.com/lykn
Ma Ly (CA) – Painter / Educator
https://vernissagefresno.com/ma-ly/
Maimee May – Illustrator / Singer / Songwriter
https://www.instagram.com/maimee_may_illustrations/
Mai Chao (WI) – Artist / Author / Social Justice Leader
https://magentaspirit.wixsite.com/maichao
Mai Chao Vang (MN) – Artist
https://www.facebook.com/maichaosart/
Mai Dao Thao (CA) – Photography / Digital Media
https://daoartblog.wordpress.com
Mai Koua Yang (MN) – Artist / Painter
http://www.kouamyang.com
Mai Lo Thao (WI) – Graphic Designer
https://dribbble.com/blahdee
Maiyer Jadeyon Thao (MN) – Artist
http://www.mjatdreams.com
Melanie Xiong (XioArts) (WI) – Artist
https://www.facebook.com/mxioarts/
Mina Lor (mungbeanmina) – Artist
https://www.instagram.com/mungbeanmina
Misha Xiong -Character / Creature Artist
https://www.artstation.com/azurecyan
Monkato Yang (WI) – Concept Art / Illustration
https://katosartdesk.tumblr.com
Mrs. Kue (Mai Hlee Xiong-Kue) (WI) – Designer / Social Influencer
https://mrskue.com
Nancy Her (CA) – Visual Artist
http://theartnher.wix.com/arts
Nee Vang (neebeanz) (MN) – Digital Artist
https://www.instagram.com/neebeanz
Neng Thao (CA) – Scientist / Artist / Informal Educator
https://www.facebook.com/nengnow
Ngianhormua Yang (MI) – Illustrator / Designer / Educator
https://www.nsyart.com/
Nicollazzi Xiong (MN) – Graphic Designer
https://nicollazzi.com/design
Nikki Hang (CA) – Artist
https://nikkyhang.artstation.com/
Orion Vang (CA) – Concept Designer
ovangdesigns.com
Oskar Ly (MN) – Multi-disciplinary Artist
https://www.oskarlyart.com
Ouji Studio (Bao Lao) (MN) – Illustrator
https://oujistudio.weebly.com/
Pabgha (Sheena Vang) – Illustrator
https://pabghaart.carbonmade.com
Pang Khang (WI) – Photography / Graphic Design
https://pangkhang.com
Pao Houa Her (MN) – Visual Artist
http://www.paohouaher.com
Sean Vang (MN) – Graphic Design & Illustration
https://www.facebook.com/drawnbysean/
Sébastien (Tchou) Vang (France) – Painter / Sculptor / Educator / Artist
https://www.facebook.com/Tchou-Txeu-Ying-S%C3%A9bastien-Vang-Artist-1593099220955149/
See Xeng Lee (MN) – Painter / Educator
http://www.seexeng.com
Sheng Lor (CA) – Fiber Artist
https://www.shenglor.com
Shoua Yang (Ceev Tseg Press) (WI) – Printmaker
http://shouayangprints.weebly.com
Sieng Lee (MN) – Installation Artist / Graphic Designer
http://www.mcad-mfa.com/sieng-lee-graphic-design/
Song Yer Thao (MN) – Visual Artist
http://www.carbonmousestudios.com/carbon_mouse_studios/Song_Thao.html
Stacey Lo (MN) – Graphic Designer
https://maivfolk.com/
Stacy Lee Yang (MN) – Graphic Designer
http://651slydesign.wix.com/portfolio
Suzie Chang (CA) – Illustrator & Painter
https://www.facebook.com/suziechangart/?fref=ts
Tai Moua (WI) – Illustration
http://tailmoua.blogspot.com
Teeko Yang (MN)
https://www.teekoyang.com
Tony Pha (WI) – Filmmaker
https://vimeo.com/user33657686
Tori Hong – Illustrator
https://torihong.com
Tou Her (Studio Tou) – Illustrator
http://touher.com
Tou Vue – Comic Artist
http://www.twovoo.daportfolio.com
Tou Yia Xiong (MN) – Illustrator / Designer
https://www.instagram.com/tyxdraws
Txia Yang – Artist
https://society6.com/tsey
Vam Moua (CA) – Fashion Illustrator / Graphic Designer
http://muajtiagclothingco.weebly.com
Vanghoua Anthony Vue (Australia) – Visual Artist
http://www.vanghoua-anthonyvue.com
Venla Vang (MN) – Arts / Crafts
http://venlaa.com
Victor Ku (Mighty Pegasus Art) (MN) – Artist
https://www.mightypegasusart.com/
Victoria Kab Vang – Graphic Designer / Illustrator
https://www.victoriakabvang.com
Victoria Kue (PA) – Visual Artist
https://victoria-kue-f43f.squarespace.com
Xai Yaj (CA) – Story Artist
https://www.xaiyaj.com/
Xee Reiter (MN) – Visual Artist
https://www.xeereiter.com/
Yayao Yuying (DA-POW!) (NC) – Comic Artist
https://yayaoyuying.wixsite.com/studio
Yer Vang (MN) – 3D Character Modeler
https://thesmallvillager.artstation.com/
Yer Za Vue (OR) – Artist / Painter
http://www.yerzavue.com
Yinkong Vue (MN) – Animation / Illustration
https://www.facebook.com/yinkongvue/
Youa Vang (CA) – Visual Development Artist
https://www.youavang.art
Ziang Her (CA) – Design & Illustration
https://ziangherart.square.site/
Zoua Kha (KAJiRA) (WI) – Illustrator / Manga Artist
https://kajira-kreations.artstation.com/
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