SHOWCASE
/ ARTIST / 2026
| ARTIST: | erdy |
| COUNTRY: | Thailand |
| CONTACT: |
https://erdyillustration.com/ https://www.facebook.com/erdyillustration https://www.instagram.com/erdyillustration https://twitter.com/erdyart |
| Hello, I’m Erdy — an illustrator and designer based in Thailand. My work began from a deep love for animals. They’ve always been a quiet comfort on difficult days, and I believe even a small drawing of one can bring a smile. That’s the kind of presence I aim for — calm, unassuming, yet emotionally resonant. Something that lives alongside people’s everyday lives and gently lifts the mood. When I first started, my work leaned toward muted tones — quiet, somber, and serious. But over time, I realized how deeply the images we surround ourselves with can shape our emotions. That awareness gave me the courage to shift — from somber to hopeful tones, and from 2D illustration into broader formats like animation, murals, and character design. The colors grew brighter, but the balance and stillness remained. I continue to aim for a visual pause — a moment of calm for both myself and others. In recent years, I’ve leaned into that shift — adding gentle humor and soft visual twists into my work. A Pawful of Memories and Fruity Fresh are small, intentional collections designed with quiet joy in mind — to bring a subtle lift to someone’s everyday. I continue to explore new formats — not just to grow creatively, but to see how far warmth and kindness can travel through visual art. My work may not speak loudly, but it stays — quietly, steadily — in the places we turn to when we need to smile. |
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Cross the Court
A top-view illustration of a tennis court that transforms the players, court lines, and movement into a composition of shapes and rhythm. The work captures the energy of moving across the court and responding to each moment of the game.
A Place That Waits
A series designed for desk calendars and framed home decoration. The works express the feeling that, no matter how long we spend living our lives outside, someone is still waiting for us to return home.
Stay Still (2)
A painting exhibited in Living Room. The work explores a sense of calm through a bird—a creature free to move and fly anywhere, yet choosing to remain still for a moment.
Kitchen
A book cover illustration for a short-story collection published by Salmon Books. The stories bring together fragmented memories, using the kitchen as a space where people, food, and everyday moments reconnect with the past.
To You, Who Keep Trying Where No One Can See
A book cover and illustration project about quiet growth. Even in a dark corner or a place where no light reaches, your efforts continue to build a foundation and help you grow.
Art of Thought – Self
This series was created while I was waiting to undergo surgery and dealing with anxiety. I tried to transform the thoughts in my mind into different shapes and forms as a way to ease my emotional exhaustion and better understand my feelings.
Art of Thought – Shape the Thought
The work transforms a mass of thoughts into visible shapes, making what exists inside the mind feel more tangible.
Art of Thought – Organize the Thought
The work arranges both positive and negative thoughts in order to observe and explore the deeper layers of the mind.