About
Jingxuan Gu is a creative and passionate illustrator. Her work not only focuses on visual aesthetics, but also touches the heart and immerses the viewer in a unique world of art. Whether it's a children's picture book, animation, or derivative product design, Jingxuan can bring you a wonderful illustration art experience.
For her, illustration is not just a skill but a deep love and attitude towards life. She believes that illustration has infinite possibilities to evoke emotions, convey deep stories, and create unique and memorable visual experiences.
Her multi-faceted expertise allows her to create with ease. She graduated with an MA in Children's Picture Book Illustration from Goldsmiths, University of London. Her studies in this field have given her an in-depth understanding of picture books' delicate expressions and unique creativity.
During her undergraduate studies, she graduated from Beijing Film Academy with a degree in Film Derivatives Design. This study not only gave her skills in product design, but also deepened her understanding of the interactivity in the illustrations. In addition, due to her interest in animation, Jingxuan has taught herself how to make short films and is proficient in the use of tools such as Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro.
Jingxuan's talent and hard work have also been recognised by the industry. She was awarded the Merit Award from the iJUNGLE Illustration Awards 2022. Such an international award recognises her creative ability and motivates her to keep pushing forward and exploring innovative illustration styles and techniques.
As a collaborative illustrator, Jingxuan has worked with many independent authors to create book illustrations. She is good at listening to her clients' needs and working closely with them to ensure the best creative expression in every collaboration.