Hi, I’m Sakura Zhang—an illustrator, artist, and character designer focused on storyboarding and picture books. I’m proficient with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and ProCreate, and I love blending playful character design with Dunhuang-inspired storytelling. I enjoy collaborating with authors and art directors to bring stories to life from concept to finished illustrations, and I’m always excited to tackle new visual challenges in picture books and animated storyboards.

Hi, I’m Sakura Zhang—an illustrator, artist, and character designer focused on storyboarding and picture books. I’m proficient with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and ProCreate, and I love blending playful character design with Dunhuang-inspired storytelling. I enjoy collaborating with authors and art directors to bring stories to life from concept to finished illustrations, and I’m always excited to tackle new visual challenges in picture books and animated storyboards.

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Hi, I’m Sakura Zhang—an illustrator, artist, and character designer focused on storyboarding and picture books. I’m proficient with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and ProCreate, and I love blending playful character design with Dunhuang-inspired storytelling.

I enjoy collaborating with authors and art directors to bring stories to life from concept to finished illustrations, and I’m always excited to tackle new visual challenges in picture books and animated storyboards.

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Language

Chinese
Advanced
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Assistant to Illustration Designer (Online Part-Time)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Delved into Dunhuang-related knowledge, understood and incorporated it into illustrative design. Mastered and applied character design techniques, conceiving appropriate characters and actions in Dunhuang settings.
Assistant & Cook at Mrs.E’s, Ekdahl Dining Commons
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Responsible for customer reception and service in the dining area; Maintained cleanliness and hygiene; Served as an acting cook, mastering various food preparation methods; Optimized work processes and improved food production efficiency and quality.

Education

Master of Fine Art-Illustration at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 1, 2025 - April 22, 2026
Bachelor of Fine Art-Jewelry Design at University of Kansas
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Other