Hello! I'm Jen-Yun Shih, an illustrator located in the Boston area. I have always taken interest in visual story telling, creating illustrations, character designs and short comics. Most of the works are drawn digitally, however I have also experiment with mixed media collaging and other means of traditional media. My previous experiences as art instructor and teacher assistance allowed me to work with kids age ranging from 5 to 11, giving me insights of type of subjects or visuals that engages them. Below is a link to my portfolio of my works, feel free to take a look! :) _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Jen-Yun Shih

Hello! I'm Jen-Yun Shih, an illustrator located in the Boston area. I have always taken interest in visual story telling, creating illustrations, character designs and short comics. Most of the works are drawn digitally, however I have also experiment with mixed media collaging and other means of traditional media. My previous experiences as art instructor and teacher assistance allowed me to work with kids age ranging from 5 to 11, giving me insights of type of subjects or visuals that engages them. Below is a link to my portfolio of my works, feel free to take a look! :) _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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Hello! I’m Jen-Yun Shih, an illustrator located in the Boston area. I have always taken interest in visual story telling, creating illustrations, character designs and short comics. Most of the works are drawn digitally, however I have also experiment with mixed media collaging and other means of traditional media.
My previous experiences as art instructor and teacher assistance allowed me to work with kids age ranging from 5 to 11, giving me insights of type of subjects or visuals that engages them.

Below is a link to my portfolio of my works, feel free to take a look! :)
Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

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Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Artist at Self Employed
April 1, 2025 - Present
Create stylized character illustrations, provide in-progress work for clients to ensure project is on course, and communicate with clients to produce satisfactory results.
Art Instructor at Minghui Academy
September 1, 2022 - June 1, 2024
Design and lead progressive art courses for children and adults, monitor individual development, and set personalized goals culminating in student gallery exhibitions.
Teacher's Assistant at Step by Step Learning Center
February 1, 2018 - April 1, 2018
Assist children throughout primary level with homework questions.
Student Teacher at Ho Chi Minh City
September 1, 2015 - June 1, 2016
Create worksheets, prepare classroom materials, teach and interact with local students.

Education

B.F.A in Illustration at Massachusetts College of Art and Design
September 1, 2020 - May 1, 2024
High School Diploma at Andover High School
September 1, 2017 - June 1, 2020

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other