Zhenjun Liu Illustrator | Picture Book Artist About Me I am a Chinese picture book artist currently based in Los Angeles, USA.
Zhenjun Liu
Illustrator | Picture Book Artist
About Me
I am a Chinese picture book artist currently based in Los Angeles, USA. I graduated from the Central Academy of Fine Arts, where I completed an advanced course in mixed-media painting in the Oil Painting Department. Since 2003, I have worked as a professional artist and children’s book illustrator. In 2007, I founded Lao Dujiang Illustration Studio, creating numerous acclaimed picture books.
Professional Experience
Picture Book Jury Expert_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_) – Appointed by China’s Ministry of Education for the first national picture book selection.
Textbook Illustration Reviewer (2022) – Invited by the Institute of Curriculum and Textbooks, Ministry of Education, China.
Awards & Recognitions
📖 Novel Illustrations
2015 IBBY Outstanding Book for Young People with Disabilities
“Fifth Chinese Excellent Publications Award” – China Publishing Association
“Ninth Excellent Children’s Literature Award” – China Writers Association
Selected as “2013 China Good Book” by CCTV & China Book Review Society
Included in China’s Top 100 Recommended Books for Young Readers
Listed in Dangdang’s Top 10 Original Chinese Children’s Books_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_)
Exhibited at the 2014 Sino-Foreign Children’s Illustration Exhibition, co-hosted by BIB and China Children’s Press & Publication Group
Published in Hebrew & Arabic editions in Israel
📖 *Picture Book – A Bullet’s Flight
“2018 iRead 100 Children’s Books” Selection
2019 White Ravens Recommendation
2019 Chen Bochui International Children’s Literature Award (Picture Book)
2020 China Publishing Association’s Best Life Education Book
Illustration selected for the 2018 Bologna Children’s Book Fair - Chinese Original Illustration Exhibition
Published in Turkish
📖 *Picture Book – Beautiful China (Anhui Volume)
“13th Five-Year Plan” National Key Publication Project
2019 National Key Theme Publication
“Fifth China Government Publishing Award” (Highest Award in China’s Publishing Industry)
“Eighth Chinese Excellent Publications Award”
2021 Crown Children’s Book Award (Thematic Books)
📖 *Picture Books – Sister Hill
2021 Bing Xin Children’s Book Award (Picture Book Category)
Portfolio
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Illustrations from the award-winning picture book Walking Home from School. Created with watercolor and mixed media techniques, the series captures a child’s imagination, memories, and everyday adventures through expressive storytelling and richly detailed scenes. The artwork combines warmth, nostalgia, and a uniquely personal visual narrative inspired by childhood experiences. #illustrator #designer #graphicdesigner
A whimsical children’s book illustration series featuring a curious little squirrel and magical woodland adventures. Created with watercolor and mixed media techniques, these illustrations combine expressive characters, storytelling, and rich natural environments to inspire imagination and wonder in young readers. #illustrator #designer #graphicdesigner
Children’s book illustration created with watercolor and mixed media techniques. This artwork features a young squirrel playing music beneath the moonlight, combining whimsical storytelling, expressive character design, and atmospheric woodland scenery. The illustration emphasizes imagination, emotion, and the magical connection between nature and music. #illustrator #designer #graphicdesigner
Illustration created for a children’s picture book using watercolor and mixed media techniques, combining atmospheric storytelling, expressive character design, and poetic woodland environments. #illustrator #designer #graphicdesigner
Children’s picture book illustration created with watercolor and mixed media techniques, featuring expressive animal characters, playful humor, and engaging visual storytelling for young readers.
Children’s picture book illustration created with watercolor and mixed media techniques, featuring charming animal characters, immersive woodland environments, and storytelling designed for young readers. #illustrator
Children’s picture book illustration created with watercolor and mixed media techniques, featuring expressive animal characters, playful storytelling, and dynamic page composition designed for young readers.
Children’s book illustration created with watercolor and mixed media techniques, focusing on expressive characters, storytelling, and warm family-oriented scenes inspired by classic picture books.#childrensbooks picturebook kidslit storybook watercolor illustration traditionalart
Children’s book illustration created with watercolor and mixed media techniques, focusing on expressive characters, storytelling, and warm family-oriented scenes inspired by classic picture books. #illustrator
Children’s book illustration created with watercolor and mixed media techniques, focusing on expressive characters, storytelling, and warm family-oriented scenes inspired by classic picture books. #illustrator
Children’s book illustration created with watercolor and mixed media techniques, focusing on friendship, expressive animal characters, and warm storytelling inspired by classic picture books. #illustrator
Children’s book illustration created with watercolor and mixed media techniques, focusing on expressive characters, storytelling, and warm family-oriented scenes inspired by classic picture books. #illustrator
The picture book Sisters' Hill (written by Lu Mei, illustrated by Zhenjun Liu), illustrated by me and published in 2021, was awarded the Bingxin Children's Book Award.
Illustrated by me and published by China Children's Press & Publication Group, the Beautiful China, Starting from Hometown series won the 2021 Laurel Children's Book Award in the Theme Book Category.
Illustrated by me and published by China Children's Press & Publication Group, the Beautiful China • Starting from Hometown series (35 volumes) won the Book Award of the 5th China Publishing Government Award.
The Ding Ding Dang Dang Series, consisting of 7 volumes, illustrated by me and published by China Children's Press and Publication Group, won the Bologna International Children’s Book Fair award in 2015 for the world’s best children’s book featuring children with disabilities, marking a historic first for China in this category.
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