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Li Zhang

Li Zhang

Li Zhang - United States based illustrator

From portraits to guide maps, and from spot imagery to front covers, Li Zhang’s unique conceptual approach makes her a very popular choice for clients in publishing and advertising. They love the way she quickly understands a brief and finds the right visual language for the project, as well as her professionalism and creativity.
Originally from Jiangsu Province in China, today Li is based in Boston. Drawing on a whole range of influences from pop artists like David Hockney through to traditional Chinese painting, she has forged her own individual approach to painting and loves experimenting with perspective and geometry. Li enjoys a challenging brief with unexpected elements to it. With a degree in Illustration from the Fashion Institute of Technology, before devoting herself to illustration Li also trained as an engineer. Other influences include poetry, science fiction and architecture.

Approach

Using her own custom brushes as well as traditional ones, Li paints her visual elements and textures for her illustrations by hand. Then she switches to Photoshop to bring together the composition and execute the finer details.

Key Software

Photoshop

Styles

With their grainy textures and her unique hand, Li’s artworks have a classic illustration feel to them. Her images are free-spirited and colourful with symbolism often driving the visual narrative.

Awards

2019 – Graphic Matters Poster Competition – Infographics – Winner 2019 – iJungle Awards – Self-promotion – Merit 2020 - American Illustration Annual 39 2020 - Communication Arts Illustration Shortlister

Languages

Fluent in English and Mandarin

Client list

Li has a client list that includes Washington Post, Sierra Magazine, Reader’s Digest, Melissa, Dotdash, Tripsavvy, Lifewire, Buunni Coffee, The Bump, Modern Weekly and more.
Cover art for a book about the Chinese Zodiac, illustrated by Li Zhang
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One page from the book "Islands". Paris
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500-piece "Chinese Zodiac" wooden magnet set
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Outside Magazine's Maine bike paths map illustration
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Woman and black cat looking at city skyline under moonlight by Li Zhang
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Yin yang symbol with phoenix, dragons, tiger, and tortoise in Chinese style by Li Zhang
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The Chinese Zodiac as shown in a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle
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Conceptual art of young heart forever.
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Portraiture of Yann LeCun, French computer scientist
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Li Zhang's Outside Magazine interactive maps
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Digital illustration of a smiling woman with patterned broccoli and salmon background by Li Zhang
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Coffee shop interior with barista, standing woman, and man in wheelchair, by Li Zhang
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Portrait art of Geoffrey Hinton
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Conceptual portrait of woman combined on the Map platform
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Mural painting for New York Roosevelt Island Fall Arts Festival 2019.
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Graphic design of 90s of Harbin Institute of Technology
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Picture of Easter Island, a Chilean island
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Christmas Island in Australia for "Island" Book
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