Hi, I'm Wanxin Zhou, a digital artist and illustrator blending my Chinese heritage with a modern, romantic aesthetic. I create work that tells stories with warmth, culture, and a dash of whimsy. I celebrate cultural diversity and the fusion of tradition and innovation, making art that resonates with a broad audience and honors my roots.…

Wanxin Zhou

Hi, I'm Wanxin Zhou, a digital artist and illustrator blending my Chinese heritage with a modern, romantic aesthetic. I create work that tells stories with warmth, culture, and a dash of whimsy. I celebrate cultural diversity and the fusion of tradition and innovation, making art that resonates with a broad audience and honors my roots.…

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Hi, I’m Wanxin Zhou, a digital artist and illustrator blending my Chinese heritage with a modern, romantic aesthetic. I create work that tells stories with warmth, culture, and a dash of whimsy.

I celebrate cultural diversity and the fusion of tradition and innovation, making art that resonates with a broad audience and honors my roots.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

TA Internship - Intro to Illustration Strategies at Savannah College of Art and Design
March 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024
Guided undergraduate students in mastering picture composition and creating impactful illustrations, instructing essential compositional techniques through hands-on practice and feedback.
TA Internship - Illustration for Publication at Savannah College of Art and Design
September 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022
Provided constructive feedback and criticism to both undergraduate and graduate students, helping students improve their academic performance and personal development.
Freelance Illustrator at Self-employed
January 1, 2017 - April 27, 2024
Created illustrations including DunHuang cave painting flying apsaras for glass window panels, designed digital illustrations for a Chinese restaurant menu reflecting the restaurant's identity, and produced pet portraits celebrating the bond between pets and owners using various mediums.
Teaching Assistant - Introduction to Illustration Strategies at Savannah College of Art and Design
March 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024
Guided undergrad students in mastering picture composition and creating impactful illustrations, instructing on essential compositional techniques through hands-on practice and feedback.
Teaching Assistant - Illustration for Publication at Savannah College of Art and Design
September 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022
Provided constructive feedback and criticism to undergraduate and graduate students to help improve academic performance and personal development.
Freelance Illustrator - Advertising at Flying Apsaras
July 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022
Created set of illustrations of Dunhuang cave paintings flying apsaras in various compositions for glass window panels of the temple building.
Freelance Illustrator - Menu Design at May Flowers Chinese Restaurant
November 1, 2018 - November 1, 2018
Created and designed digital illustrations for the restaurant in Santa Cruz, CA, reflecting the restaurant's identity and enticing customers.
Pet Portrait Illustrator
April 1, 2017 - August 1, 2017
Preserved cherished memories by creating heartfelt pet portraits using pencils, paints, and digital tools.

Education

Master of Fine Arts at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Bachelor of Fine Arts at California College of the Art
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020
Master of Fine Arts in Illustration at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration at California College of the Arts
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

Red Dot Award: Brand and Communication
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
i-Jungle Merit award
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Society of Illustrators Winners 62 Communication Arts Illustration Shortlist
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Red Dot Award: Brand and Communication
January 1, 2024 - March 18, 2026
i-Jungle Merit Award
January 1, 2024 - March 18, 2026
Society of Illustrators Winners 62
January 1, 2024 - March 18, 2026
Communication Arts Illustration Shortlist
January 1, 2024 - March 18, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services

Skills

Experience Level