• Welcome, nice to meet you!

    I'm Han, an award-winning, contemporary artist based in San Diego, California. With a background in Art History from the University of California, Berkeley, my work brings together traditional techniques and contemporary themes, drawing inspiration from nature, fantasy, and cultural storytelling.

    After college, I spent 17 years in corporate marketing in the biotech and medical devices sector.

  • Eventually, I realized it was time to pivot and do what I love. Now I paint, design, and create anything that inspires me.

    My paintings have been featured in juried exhibitions and regional fine art shows, where they have received award recognitions. I am an active member of the local arts community and serve on the Board of Directors for the San Dieguito Art Guild.

A Tribute to Dreamers

The name "Starlit Studio" is a tribute to my younger self, a dreamer who found comfort under the night sky. The stars provided a sense of continuity during transitional points in my life and they were a reminder to continue dreaming during trying times.

  • Mediums

    I work with pastel, acrylic, and oil.
    • Pastel is my specialty
    • Acrylic and oil allow me to explore

    Philosophy

    Create art that celebrates meaningful stories, weaves in elements of fantasy, and brings connection and beauty to everyday life.

  • Inspirations

    Being in nature, specifically the mountains or a body of water (beach or lake)

    Themes

    • Nature (animals, landscapes)

    • Fantasy (gaming, mythical creatures, celestial)

    • Culture (people, traditions)

Recognitions & Affiliations

  • Awards

    2025 – 2nd: San Diego County Fine Art Exhibition, "Steeped in Magic"

    2025 – 2nd: San Diego County Fine Art Exhibition, "Eternal Bloom"

    2024 – Best in Show: The Studio Door, "Three's Company"

    2024 – 3rd: Off Track Gallery, "Tree of Life"

    2024 – 3rd: San Diego County Fine Art Exhibition, "Retro Enzo"

    2024 – 2nd: Off Track Gallery, "Astronaut"

  • Affiliations

    Board of Directors: San Dieguito Art Guild

    Resident Artist: Off Track Gallery

    Member: American Women Artists

    Member: Pastel Society of the West Coast

Exhibitions

  • 2025 – Hilbert Museum of California Art, Pastel Society of the West Coast: 99 Voices in Pastel

    • "Eternal Bloom"

    2025 – San Diego Country Fine Art Exhibition

    • "Eternal Bloom" - 2nd place award, in pastel still life category
    • "Steeped in Magic" - 2nd place award, in the Miniature Masterpiece contest

    2025 – Gallery of Hermosa

    • "Back to Tradition"

    2025 – Covet Gallery

    • "Bottoms Up", "Bella"

    2024 – Off Track Gallery

    • "Hummingbird", "Ladybug"

    2024 – Off Track Gallery

    • "Tree of Life" - 3rd place award in acrylics category

    2024 – Off Track Gallery

    • "Astronaut" - 2nd place award, in acrylics category

  • 2024 – The Studio Door

    • "Lady Lips", "Three's Company" - Best in Show award

    2024 – Covet Gallery

    • "Octopus"

    2024 – Covet Gallery

    • "Astronaut"

    2024 – Covet Gallery

    • "Astronaut"

    2024 – Red Bluff Art Gallery

    • "Bloom", "Flowers"

    2024 – Artistonish Magazine

    • "Astronaut"

    2024 – San Diego Country Fine Art Exhibition

    • "Bloom", "Octopus", "Retro Enzo" - 3rd place award, in the pastel category

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