Hsuan Pai (Pai) (she/her)

Hi, I’m Pai! Originally from Taiwan, I'm now a scientist and illustrator based in Norwich, UK. The training at CSACBI blends my background in biology with a passion for art. I love characters, bold colours, and much of my work is inspired by nature and how living things work.

Combining my love for science and illustration, I'm also interested in using illustrations to communicate scientific concepts. Some of my sci-art illustrations have been published as covers for scientific journals.

Website: www.paiinthelab.blog

Instagram: @expt_pai

Email: paihsuan904@gmail.com

I Really Really Want THAT BOOK

The Cat’s most desired book… lies within Joseph the bird’s grasp! Can he persuade Joseph to share the book?

It’s Moldy!

Following Bread Mold, the talking Rhizopus, this book introduces you to the magnificent world of fungi and their association with daily human life.

*This book was awarded Highly Commended in the Macmillan Prize 2023.  

Murray Got a Pair of Hands

“Never a thought in Murray’s happily minds, of having a life that include A PAIR of HANDS.” What could happen when Murray, the moray eel, gets a magical pair of hands? An underwater story about losing and gaining.