Mai Ly Degnan is an award winning illustrator and educator based in Baltimore, MD. She earned her BFA in Illustration at the Savannah College of Art and Design, as well as her MFA in Illustration Practice at the Maryland Institute College of Art, where she is currently teaches full-time. Mai Ly’s work consists of bright colors, patterned details, and “slice of life” illustrations that celebrate everyday people in their day to day. When she isn’t freelancing, she enjoys spending time with her family and two pugs, Uncle Fester and Little Debbie.

Her work has been recognized by The Society of Illustrators of New York and Los Angeles, American Illustration, and 3x3. Selected clients include Huffington Post, Quarto Kids, Alba Editorial, Cosmopolitan UK, Norman Rockwell Museum, Boston Globe, Time Magazine, Harper Collins, NPR, VICE Magazine, Magic Cat Publishing, La La Land Australia, and more.

Alumni Affiliation

Illustration Practice MFA '14