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SABINA HAHN

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  • BOOK COVERS
  • PERSONAL WORK
  • animation
  • ABOUT
Velocity of Being
Velocity of Being
Velocity of Being
Velocity of Being

“Velocity of Being” is a book that is lovely to behold.

Claudia Bedrick of Enchanted Lion and Maria Popova of Brain Pickings have gathered some of the best writers and artists in this book. The writers wrote letters to young readers about their love for books and artists illustrated those letters. Contributors included Jane Goodall, Yo-Yo Ma, Ursula K. Le Guin, Mary Oliver, Neil Gaiman, Amanda Palmer, Oliver Jeffers, Maira Kalman, Mo Willems, Isabelle Arsenault, Chris Ware, Liniers, Shaun Tan and Tomi Ungerer.

It has been a joy and a privilege to be included in such company for such a good cause : all the proceeds from the project are donated to our local New York public library system.

Cover by Ping Zhu.
Cover design by Jonathan Yamakami.

Velocity of Being : unused illustration
Velocity of Being : unused illustration
Velocity of Being : unused illustration
Velocity of Being : unused illustration
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Circle Round
Circle Round

Circle Round is a storytelling podcast for kids ages 4 to 10. The stories are adapted from fairy tales from all around the world. It has been a joy and a privilege to work on this project.

The Lion Whisker" is a fairy tale from Ethiopia about the difficulty on how to get along.
This image is also used for the podcast’s logo.
Client : Circle Round.

Circle Round : Why the Ocean is Salty
Circle Round : Why the Ocean is Salty

Why the Ocean is Salty is a story told all over Asia. It is a story about wishes and needs, about oceans and about brothers.

Client : Circle Round.

Circle Round : The Magic Cloth
Circle Round : The Magic Cloth

The Magic Cloth is a Chinese story about love. An artist’s love for her work, a son’s love for his mother.

Client : Circle Round.

Circle Round : The Forbidden Knot
Circle Round : The Forbidden Knot

The Forbidden Knot is a story from Estonia about how how important it is to keep your word. Especially when magic is involved.

Client : Circle Round.

Circle Round : Magpie with the Salt on her Tail
Circle Round : Magpie with the Salt on her Tail

The Magpie with Salt on her Tail.

"Magpie with the Salt on her Tail" is a wonderful story from Sweden about wishful thinking and magical birds.

Client : Circle Round.

Circle Round : The Rice Cakes and the Oni
Circle Round : The Rice Cakes and the Oni

The Rice Cakes and the Oni is a Japanese tale about jokes and monsters, mothers and tasty rice cakes.

Client : Circle Round.

Circle Round : Onions and Garlic
Circle Round : Onions and Garlic

Onions and Garlic is an old Jewish tale about treasure and what it means to different people.

Client : Circle Round.

Circle Round : Sadko and the Sea
Circle Round : Sadko and the Sea

Sadko and the Sea is a very old tale from Russia about the magic of the music and the magic of the sea.

Client : Circle Round.

Circle Round : Maushop and Grandfather Sun
Circle Round : Maushop and Grandfather Sun

Maushop and Grandfather Sun from Wampanoag tribe. Coming soon.

Client : Circle Round.

Circle Round : The Owner of the Sun
Circle Round : The Owner of the Sun

The Owner of the Sun is a Venezuelan folktale about where the sun comes from - and what life was like before the sun was allowed to come out and shine.

Client : Circle Round.

Circle Round : Thunder and Lightning
Circle Round : Thunder and Lightning

Thunder and Lightning is a Nigerian story explaining where they come from.

Client : Circle Round.

Circle Round : The Woman Who Lived in a Vinegar Bottle
Circle Round : The Woman Who Lived in a Vinegar Bottle

The Woman Who Lived in a Vinegar Bottle is an English story about the importance of wishes and choosing where you live.

Client : Circle Round, WBUR

Circle Round Circle Round : Why the Ocean is Salty Circle Round : The Magic Cloth Circle Round : The Forbidden Knot Circle Round : Magpie with the Salt on her Tail Circle Round : The Rice Cakes and the Oni Circle Round : Onions and Garlic Circle Round : Sadko and the Sea Circle Round : Maushop and Grandfather Sun Circle Round : The Owner of the Sun Circle Round : Thunder and Lightning Circle Round : The Woman Who Lived in a Vinegar Bottle
 
STARBUCKS
STARBUCKS

Illustrations and sketches for Starbucks’ Third Place guidebook.

 Illustration for Starbucks’ Third Place guidebook.

Illustration for Starbucks’ Third Place guidebook.

Hand-lettering for Starbucks’ Third Place guidebook.
Hand-lettering for Starbucks’ Third Place guidebook.
Illustration for Starbucks’ Third Place guidebook.
Illustration for Starbucks’ Third Place guidebook.
Hand-lettering for Starbucks’ Third Place guidebook.
Hand-lettering for Starbucks’ Third Place guidebook.
Illustration for Starbucks’ Third Place guidebook.
Illustration for Starbucks’ Third Place guidebook.
Sketches for Starbucks’ Third Place guidebook.
Sketches for Starbucks’ Third Place guidebook.

Coffee plant.

Sketch for Starbucks’ Third Place guidebook.
Sketch for Starbucks’ Third Place guidebook.
Sketches for Starbucks’ Third Place guidebook.
Sketches for Starbucks’ Third Place guidebook.
Sketch for Starbucks’ Third Place guidebook.
Sketch for Starbucks’ Third Place guidebook.
Sketch for Starbucks’ Third Place guidebook.
Sketch for Starbucks’ Third Place guidebook.
Sketch for Starbucks’ Third Place guidebook.
Sketch for Starbucks’ Third Place guidebook.
Sketch for Starbucks’ Third Place guidebook.
Sketch for Starbucks’ Third Place guidebook.
Sketches for Starbucks’ Third Place guidebook.
Sketches for Starbucks’ Third Place guidebook.
STARBUCKS  Illustration for Starbucks’ Third Place guidebook. Hand-lettering for Starbucks’ Third Place guidebook. Illustration for Starbucks’ Third Place guidebook. Hand-lettering for Starbucks’ Third Place guidebook. Illustration for Starbucks’ Third Place guidebook. Sketches for Starbucks’ Third Place guidebook. Sketch for Starbucks’ Third Place guidebook. Sketches for Starbucks’ Third Place guidebook. Sketch for Starbucks’ Third Place guidebook. Sketch for Starbucks’ Third Place guidebook. Sketch for Starbucks’ Third Place guidebook. Sketch for Starbucks’ Third Place guidebook. Sketches for Starbucks’ Third Place guidebook.
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