I’m Mingxi Xu, a BFA Illustration student at the School of Visual Arts in New York, expected May 2026. I specialize in editorial and children’s book illustration, blending traditional drawing with digital techniques to tell vivid, narrative-driven stories. I have teaching experience at the Art & Tutoring Center, where I led art demonstrations and mentored students on techniques and project development. I collaborate well with writers and art directors, and I’m proficient in Procreate, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and other creative tools to craft illustrations for books, magazines, and concept art projects.

Mingxi Xu (Muriel)

I’m Mingxi Xu, a BFA Illustration student at the School of Visual Arts in New York, expected May 2026. I specialize in editorial and children’s book illustration, blending traditional drawing with digital techniques to tell vivid, narrative-driven stories. I have teaching experience at the Art & Tutoring Center, where I led art demonstrations and mentored students on techniques and project development. I collaborate well with writers and art directors, and I’m proficient in Procreate, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and other creative tools to craft illustrations for books, magazines, and concept art projects.

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I’m Mingxi Xu, a BFA Illustration student at the School of Visual Arts in New York, expected May 2026. I specialize in editorial and children’s book illustration, blending traditional drawing with digital techniques to tell vivid, narrative-driven stories. I have teaching experience at the Art & Tutoring Center, where I led art demonstrations and mentored students on techniques and project development.

I collaborate well with writers and art directors, and I’m proficient in Procreate, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and other creative tools to craft illustrations for books, magazines, and concept art projects.

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Language

English
Advanced
Chinese
Fluent

Work Experience

Art Class Teaching Assistant at 1919 Art & Tutoring Center
June 25, 2022 - May 18, 2025
Assisted lead teacher conducting art lessons and demonstrations. Guided students on art techniques, idea development, and project completion. Served as substitute teacher when needed, leading classes independently. Prepared and organized art supplies and materials according to lesson plans. Maintained a clean and orderly classroom environment.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Art in Illustration at The School of visual Arts
September 7, 2022 - May 5, 2026

Qualifications

Gabriel Hilsenrath Memorial Art Scholarship
January 1, 2022 - October 1, 2025
Creative Quarterly 80, Winner of Student Illustration Category
January 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Creative Quarterly Annual
January 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Visual Opinion Volume 30, Issue 3
January 1, 2023 - October 1, 2025
Silas H. Rhodes Scholarship
December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Industry Experience

Education