Il Sung Na

Il Sung Na is an Assistant Professor of Illustration at the Kansas City Art Institute (KCAI), actively creating and teaching in the field of visual storytelling. His career spans both academic instruction and professional illustration work for publishers like Random House and Chronicle Books.

• Specializes in children's book illustration
• Works with diverse materials including ceramics
• Recipient of Kirkus starred reviews

His artistic practice combines traditional illustration techniques with experimental material approaches, maintaining active engagement in both education and creative industries.