About me
https://yuanliu.squarespace.com/info
Projects
- ET in My House- Children’s book projectET in My House tells the story of an alien Lamb came to earth after a series of accidents and surprises. In the book, Lamb relights his crystal ball of love and returns to his own planet with the help of his friends on Earth. In the process of making the book, I am responsible for the part of illustration process, and the results are as follows. I used collage and PHOTOSHOP to present this colorful and detailed children's picture book story.
- Emperor Penguin- Children’s book projectMy inspiration came from the nature documentary Dynasty. Taking emperor penguins as the main character, I extracted the most impressive fragments from the documentary that presented the evolution of emperor penguins to the readers in the design of a picture book. In this project, I mainly used oil pastel, charcoal, and mixed media for creation, with gray and blue colors, to represent the cold Antarctic and the continuation of the emperor penguin dynasty from my perspective. The impact of the pic
Work history
Y
Y
picture book illustratorYuan Liu
United KingdomFreelance
- Collaborated with worldwide publishers for picture book creation and publication.
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, adapt quickly to changing priorities, and manage time effectively.
- Worked closely with marketing teams to optimize assets for specific target audiences.
- Excellent graphic design capabilities, use of shapes, colour palettes, typography and patterns to create visually appealing and compelling artwork.
- Established strong visual identities for new series, successfully managing competing priorities and coordinating with suppliers to ensure on-time project delivery.
S
S
art tutorSchool of International Art
- ChinaFull Time
- Provided illustration tutoring (in-person and online) to high school and undergraduate students, guiding
them in developing their portfolios for international college applications.
- Demonstrated innovative and effective teaching methods, engaging and inspiring students from diverse backgrounds.
- Assisted students with practical support throughout their educational and professional journeys.
- Motivated students by imparting illustration techniques and strategies for achieving improved results.
- Individual requirements from each student include planning lessons, keeping records, assessing, and
analysing work.
- Managed lesson planning, record-keeping, and assessment of student work.
Skills
- Hand Drawing
- Hand Sketching
- Hard Working
- Mixed Media
- Illustration
- Book Illustration
- Children Illustration
- Children’s Books
Education
MACamberwell College of Arts (UAL)
- London, United Kingdom
Awards
C
C
Shortlist AwardChina Illustration Biennale
Picture book 'ET in My House' won the Shortlist Award of China Illustration BiennaleH
H
FinalistHIIIbrand Illustration Competition
Picture book 'RENO' won the Finalist of the 8th Hiii Illustration International Competition.+ Show more