25 Watercolor Works By This Australian Artist That Feel Like A Soft Escape

Hieu’s passion for art began when he was young, spending hours filling his sketchbooks and getting lost in his drawings. In 2009, everything changed when he got his first Wacom tablet, opening the door to digital painting. Later, during the last years of high school, he picked up watercolors and started exploring a new side of his creativity. Since then, he’s been steadily improving his technique, shaping it into the unique style he has today.

Since he started his art journey, Hieu’s lived by the motto: “Be right back, chasing dreams.” It not only shows his dedication to following his goals but also gives a glimpse into the heart of his work—soft, surreal, and full of dream-like stories. The phrase reflects both his passion and the kind of world he creates through his art.

According to Hieu, his love for art began when he was a child, inspired by manga, video games, and the media his older brothers enjoyed. Music, film, and games continued to shape his creativity as he grew. In high school and early adulthood, he began taking art more seriously, learning from both classic masters like Monet and Klimt, and modern artists like Lois van Baarle and James Jean.

Hieu’s artwork has been shown in both solo and group exhibitions around the world, especially in cities like Los Angeles, New York, and Melbourne. More recently, his art has become part of the Magic: The Gathering universe, where he’s created pieces for the well-known card game by Wizards of the Coast.