Illustration Collection

Bridging Eastern and Western visual languages through expressive characters, painterly colour, and the emotion of memory

Illustration Collection

Bridging Eastern and Western visual languages through expressive characters, painterly colour, and the emotion of memory

Illustration Collection

Bridging Eastern and Western visual languages through expressive characters, painterly colour, and the emotion of memory

Chrayons

“Chrayons” is my online illustration alias, combining “Christina” and “crayons.” It began as a personal space to share drawings and experiments in visual storytelling.


I was fascinated by the animation industry and began creating concept art. That exploration evolved into visual development and illustration, focusing on characters and environments that convey atmosphere, emotion, and narrative.

See more work on my art Instagram

Environment

I approach environments as emotional snapshots. These invented worlds and plein air studies capture light and atmosphere rather than accuracy, preserving how a space feels more than how it looks.

Character

I’ve always been drawn to expressive, anime-inspired characters rooted in nostalgia and the worlds I grew up with. As a bonus, drawing fanart became a way to connect with others who love the same media.

← return to playground

© christina lu 2026

← return to playground

© christina lu 2026

← return to playground

© christina lu 2026