She earned her MFA in Illustration Practice at the Maryland Institute College of Art, as well as her BFA in Illustration from the Savannah College of Art and Design.  She is best known for her stylized characters and colorful lifestyle illustrations. Her work has been recognized by The Society of Illustrators of NYC and LA, American Illustration, and 3x3 Magazine. Along with freelancing and teaching at MICA, she is also teaches illustration at Towson University.

See more of Mai Ly's work at mailydegnan.com.