Jocelyn Dong Hersh

Jocelyn Dong Hersh is a Chinese American illustrator from Arkansas. She graduated 2026 with her BFA in Fine Arts from Arkansas Tech University, where she primarily made traditional 2D illustrations using watercolor, colored pencils, gouache, and occasionally printmaking. Recently, she has also started exploring drawing on and sculpting ceramic pieces inspired by illustrative whimsy. She is inspired by her faith and her day-to-day life, where she finds joy in the little things. Her illustration aim to bring a spark of joy, hope, whimsy, and show gratitude for the everyday mundane things we often forget are blessings.