Daren Lin is a freelance muralist and illustrator based in Orlando, FL. His work is targeted for public art, advertising, and editorial markets.
Daren studied at the Fashion Institute of Technology and received degrees in Fashion Illustration and General Illustration – disciplines that translate to his work in elegant and bold graphic style and artistic concepts. Since 2014, Daren Lin has been working professionally on a variety of mural and illustration projects.
“I feel thankful that I knew from early on what I want to do with my life; making art is all I think about. I am constantly inspired by the world around me, and my aim is to share my discoveries, to tell visual stories, and convey messages and ideas through imagery in an interesting way.”
– Daren
Mural Clients
Collective Arts Brewing, Moge Tee, Crab Du Jour, Seito Sushi, Tokyo Ramen & Burrito, Sensei Asian Bistro, U&Me Revolving Hotpot, Hotpot 828, Kiwami Ramen & Sushi, Ootoya Sushi Lounge, Sushi Ushi, Poke Green NY, Brooklyn Chicken & Lobster, Babbi Babbi Korean Kitchen, YH Seafood Clubhouse, Yummy House Florida, Our Wicket Lady Bar, Crack N Roll, Boru Poke & Boba, Zuru Ramen & Poke, Zero Degrees, Hokkaido, AJi53 Asian Bistro, Ban Asian Bistro, Pho 813, Token Ramen & Tea, Dancing Crab, Rocking Crab, Fatty Crab, Foody’s Dumplings, BBQ23, Blue Coast, Windsor Island
Illustration Clients
Remy Martin, SpotCo., Broadway Musical, New York Times, The Washington Post, AT&T, Grey Advertising, Merck Pharmaceutical, America Crafts Magazine, Politico Magazine, California Real Estate Magazine, ACC Docket Megazine, Bussolati, Collective Arts Brewing, Texas Monthly, Stain Ias International, Voice of Insiders.
Awards
2016 Society of Illustrators Student Competition – Honorable Mention
2017 3×3 Illustration Annual 14 – Silver Award, Honorable Mention
2018 Applied Art – Honorable Mention
2019 Illustration West 57 – Bronze Award
2019 Communication Arts Illustration Annual 60 – Award of Excellence
2019 3×3 Illustration Annual 16 – Honorable Mention
2019 iJungle Illustration Award
2019 Applied Art Illustration Award
2020 Communication Arts Illustration Annual 61- Award of Excellence
2020 Creative Quarterly Illustration Award
2020 Applied Art Illustration Award
2020 ADC Award
