Stacy Hsu (b. 1985) is a Seattle-based illustrator and surface pattern designer. 'Ever since I moved to the Pacific Northwest in my early 20s for architecture school and discovered my love of the outdoors, I’ve felt a deep connection to the land and ocean that surround me. This connection has formed my identity as an adult and influenced my lifestyle and career choice. Since then, I haven’t stopped creating art and illustrations documenting the flora and fauna I encounter on my wilderness trips. My work is a detailed yet whimsical celebration of nature, which invites my audience to explore and engage more closely. My art aims to document the beauty in nature that brings me this deep appreciation and passion. Through applying my work on everyday items such as stationery, wallpaper, home decor, and fabric, I hope to bring my audience the joy I experience when interacting with nature. Today I live in Seattle with my two pups, grow a summer garden, and bike to all my favorite beaches and parks for quiet reflection time. I’m learning to tattoo, and would like to sew my own wardrobe one day, and pick up pottery.'