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my skill share page

8/2/2019

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hello, for anyone who is interested in learning pencil illustration, I have create a brand new online drawing course on skillshare, features on how to create cute animal illustration using only one pencil 
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in the course I will discuss various pencil type. 
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I will also show my process of how to do photo research and how to  use  simple shapes  to enhance your animal character design 
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you will also see my video demo for creating this cute furry monkey from scratch
if you are interested please click here for sign up 
 
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skillshare interview blog post

8/2/2019

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​not long ago, skillshare has interviewed me for the tips and suggestions for anyone who is interested in becoming an children's book illustrator, here is a sneak peek 
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featured at Creative Howl

6/14/2019

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thank you for Jonnas to invited me as feature artist at Creative Howl,
you can read the full article here
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Butterflies on the first day of school is published and selling on Amazon now!

6/10/2019

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Butterflies on the first day of school
written by Annie Silvestro 
illustrated by me
published by Sterling publishing house
is finally online .  I have been working in this project last whole year, and it is great pleasure , a great fun to participate. 
you can buy a copy here at amazon 
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so proud that the book has been receiving many good reviews 
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here are some professional reviews from bloggers and librarians 
reviews from :
Librarian's quest
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recommendations  from picture book author :

susanna leonard hill
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reviews from blogger:
Little Lady Plays
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reviews from Librarian:
MARIA MARSHALL
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reviews from
kirkus review
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hope you can enjoy the book~
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An interview conducted by Animation Insider

1/29/2019

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An old  interview conducted by Animation Insider that I forgot to post 
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If you are interested to read more about me and my work, please click the original link here
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Foodies exhibition in light grey art lab

4/27/2018

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So glad to participate the newest Foodies exhibition in Minneapolis Light grey art lab
I illustrate one of my favorite recipes: coca cola chicken wings 
Hope you enjoy the artwork and of course enjoy the food
Bon appetit~
Prints and postcard can be purchased on their official online shop  


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happy to do a cover illustration for The Coding Samurai

6/30/2017

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I am very happy and honored to create a cover illustration for my friend Ian. his new sci-fi book just released at amazon. haven't read the story yet, but the book got a lot of positive comments at amazon. if you are interested in purchase one , here is the online link for it.
I made two versions: warm tone and cold tone. and the book ended up with the cold one. really excited to get the physical paper book!!
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thanks for ballpitmag did an interview with me ~

6/28/2017

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here is a short interview posted on Ballpitmag.  you can click here for the original post
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Tekuma's artist spot light features on my work

8/4/2016

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thanks for Tekuma team share my work on their website
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you will be able to see the original post here
tekuma website
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pitching at 2016 Annecy animation festival

6/19/2016

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last week, I spent a 5 days in Annecy, met a lot of film makers and animators from all over the world, it was definitely a fantastic experience.
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there were so many things to see . master class, short film , feature film and also the section I was participated, Annecy Mifa market. mostly focus on working progress animation. they also has a special place for variety of organization , schools , company to put up a stand and introducing most recent animation resources
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the screening has very special tradition, before the start of film , audience will make paper plane 
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I was pitching ISLAND
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and of course , the best part is to make some new friends from all over the world, Hope I will be able to come back to Annecy in the future 
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