I am a passionate illustrator with over 10 years of experience in digital artwork. I thrive in creating vibrant and engaging illustrations that tell a story.

About

I am a passionate illustrator with over 10 years of experience in digital artwork. I thrive in creating vibrant and engaging illustrations that tell a story. My journey has taken me through various mediums, and I love collaborating with creative teams to bring concepts to life.

  • Joined October 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • ChineseFluent
  • JapaneseIntermediate

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Media & Entertainment

Projects · 7

A collection of illustrations created for educational publishers. These works aim to engage young learners with friendly characters, clear visual storytelling, and age-appropriate design elements that support early learning.

  • Character Designer
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • Storyboard Artist

More samples from my ongoing collaboration with educational publishers, focusing on creative visuals that help children explore new concepts in a fun and memorable way.

  • Children’s Book Illustrator

A selection of personal character design explorations for children’s books. These playful and expressive characters were created to spark imagination and bring warmth and personality to kid-focused stories.

  • Children’s Book Illustrator

Illustrations from a children’s story centred around a curious penguin on an exciting journey aboard the London Express. This project combined whimsical character design with charming storytelling and detailed environments.

  • Children’s Book Illustrator

A selection of illustrations from various children’s books I’ve created over the years. These works highlight my storytelling approach, playful character style, and passion for bringing young readers’ imaginations to life.

  • Children’s Book Illustrator

These characters were originally developed for an interactive book project. Unfortunately, the project was discontinued due to financial constraints within the company I was working for at the time. Although the project did not reach completion, I remain very proud of these character concepts. I am pleased to share them here, and I hope you enjoy exploring them as much as I enjoyed creating them. ⸻ If you’d like, I can also add a more formal tone, a portfolio-ready version, or one tailored for LinkedIn or an art-focused audience. Just let me know!

  • Illustrator

Character illustration created for a country-music tour poster. This piece blends a playful caricature style with vibrant Western-inspired scenery, including cacti, cowboy elements, and desert tones to reinforce the “Cowboy Up” theme. The design highlights the energetic personality of the performer and captures the fun, upbeat spirit of modern country music and live touring culture.

  • Illustrator

Work experience· 6 roles

Illustrator · Writer’s ToolboxMar 2024 – Oct 2025 · 1 yr 8 mos

Created engaging illustrations and visual assets for educational and editorial projects while collaborating with art directors to refine visual language. Managed multiple projects under tight deadlines, producing high-quality artwork.

Freelance Illustrator · Thomas Illustration LtdMar 2019 – Oct 2025 · 6 yrs 8 mos

Delivered commissioned illustrations for publishers and private clients, translating client briefs into polished artwork while building long-term relationships through clear communication.

2D/Concept Artist · Metia InteractiveDec 2013 – Oct 2025 · 11 yrs 11 mos

Designed characters and game assets, collaborating with developers to ensure seamless integration into games, contributing to immersive experiences.

2D Artist · CerebralFixSep 2012 – Oct 2025 · 13 yrs 2 mos
2D Animator · Flux MediaDec 2010 – Oct 2025 · 14 yrs 11 mos
Storyboard Artist · ToyboxNov 2009 – Oct 2025 · 16 yrs

Education

Bachelor of Visual Arts · University of Auckland2008
Diploma in 3D Animation · Media Design School2009

Certifications and awards

Foundation in Modern 2D Animation2022 – 2025
Character Design for Animated Film2021 – 2025
Storyboard for Live Action2021 – 2025
Character Design for Production2020 – 2025

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