
Fern Choonet is an award winning illustrator based in Tokyo, originally from Bangkok, Thailand. Her passion for illustration led her to pursue studies at OCAD University in Toronto, Canada.
Fern loves to use vibrant colors and intricate patterns to create engaging illustrations centered around lifestyle, culture, food, and nature themes. Her artistic works blend Gouache, Acrylic, and Digital mediums.
As a skilled illustrator, Fern has collaborated with clients worldwide, producing illustrations for packaging, children’s books, editorial publications, murals, live painting, digital content, and much more! Fern aims to create positive and lively images that uplift anyone who views her artwork.
With Benesse BE Studio, Fern Choonet works as an in-house illustrator for children's books and designer in the Product Team.
Other published works include:
-'Tiny Can Help' by Tina Foo, a children’s book published in 2021 by Escarpment Publishing
-'I Love You so Mochi' by Sarah Kuhn, a young adult novel released in 2019 by Scholastic Inc.
Section L / Classica / YKK AP / Mitsui Designtec / Featherheart Books / SD Associates / Scholastic Inc. / TokyoDex / BENESSE BE Studio / Moon Creative Lab / Instagram Japan / The BLURT Foundation / Amifa / RICOH Japan / Elle Gourmet, Japan / IDEO Tokyo / Flow Magazine / Teen Breathe Magazine
Creative Quarterly 15: Merit Awards
Creative Quarterly 17: Web Awards
CMYK Magazine #51: Selected winner
2026
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2025
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