Sierra Shishuang Tu Portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Linkedin : _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ ​​Tu is an illustrator/concept artist. Her focus primarily revolves around book illustration and concept art, particularly environments. Her inspiration is drawn from fantasy narratives, travel experiences, and different moods.  Please contact her by email -- _Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ for any inquiries or commissions! Tu's work has been recognized by American Illustration, Society of Illustrators, Communication Arts, Creative Quarterly, World of Gallery of Cartoons etc.

Sierra Tu

Sierra Shishuang Tu Portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Linkedin : _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ ​​Tu is an illustrator/concept artist. Her focus primarily revolves around book illustration and concept art, particularly environments. Her inspiration is drawn from fantasy narratives, travel experiences, and different moods.  Please contact her by email -- _Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ for any inquiries or commissions! Tu's work has been recognized by American Illustration, Society of Illustrators, Communication Arts, Creative Quarterly, World of Gallery of Cartoons etc.

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Sierra Shishuang Tu
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​​Tu is an illustrator/concept artist. Her focus primarily revolves around book illustration and concept art, particularly environments. Her inspiration is drawn from fantasy narratives, travel experiences, and different moods.

Please contact her by email – Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup for any inquiries or commissions!

Tu’s work has been recognized by American Illustration, Society of Illustrators, Communication Arts, Creative Quarterly, World of Gallery of Cartoons etc.

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Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Fluent

Work Experience

Concept/BG Artist at Floyd County Productions
January 1, 2024 - September 12, 2025
Design environmental concepts, props, layouts and colorscripts for various TV animations/films. Collaborate with department artists and art directors; present concepts for pitches; paint high quality 2D assets and storyboards; support multiple departments to ensure visual continuity for clients such as Netflix, Amazon, Marvel, FX, and Paramount.
Illustrator at Deep Center, Savannah
December 30, 2017 - September 11, 2025
Create animation assets as a part‑time role, contributing to animation projects and programs.
Concept Artist / Environment Designer at New Story Plus
January 1, 2024 - Present
Design environments and develop concepts for creatures and characters for video game projects; collaborate with 3D department.
Art / Illustration Designer at Art 365 Studio
January 1, 2024 - Present
Develop art class PDFs for instructors and students; design art books for studio use.
Concept Artist at ThunderDay Games
January 1, 2024 - Present
Concept research, collect moodboards and reference images. Design game characters. Design and paint card illustration including objects cards, character cards, story cards and box art, etc.
Freelance Artist at Umbrella Ma’am Studio
January 1, 2020 - Present
Design background scenes/props/assets and paint high quality art for the animation film; match the color grading across multiple shots for visual continuity.

Education

M.F.A. Illustration at Savannah College of Art and Design
September 7, 2015 - August 8, 2018
B.F.A. Exhibition Design at Sichuan Fine Art Institute
September 5, 2011 - July 6, 2015

Qualifications

Selected to Society of Illustration of Los Angeles West 56
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Adobe Design Achievement Awards in Illustration - Semifinalist
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
American Illustration 43 - Chosen Winner
January 1, 2024 - September 12, 2025
Selected to 56th World Gallery of Cartoons
January 1, 2024 - September 12, 2025
Coca-Cola Arc Bottle Design Competition - Winner
January 1, 2015 - September 12, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Other