About Me


Hello! I'm Yuling Zhou, also known as Maxine, a versatile creative based in the vibrant city of New York. I wear multiple hats as an Illustrator, Concept Designer, and 3D Animator, with a passion for bringing imagination to life.

Background


I started my artistic journey at the Chicago Academy for the Arts, majoring in Fine Art. Later, I further honed my skills at the School of Visual Arts in New York, graduating from the Department of Illustration. Currently, I am delving into the fascinating realms of 3D animation and motion graphics in the Computer Art program at the School of Visual Arts for my graduate studies.

Education

August 2023 – May 2025
School of Visual Arts, New York City, NY 
MFA Computer Art (3D animation & Motion Design)

August 2019 – May 2023
School of Visual Arts, New York City, NY        
BFA Illustration



Skills

  • Illustration
  • 3d Modeling
  • Animation
  • Motion Design
  • Photoshop
  • Character Design
  • Concept Design
  • Environment Design
  • Blender
  • Maya
  • ZBrush
  • SP
  • After Effects, 
  • Octane 
  • Redshift



Awards


  • 3X3 International Illustration Annual NO.20, Merit Award
  • 2023 New York IYAC TOP, Gold Award; Liminality, 2022
  • Visual Art Exhibition (New York/ California)
  • Omni Art Expo 2021 (Xintai Warehouse, Shanghai, China)
  • Empower Illinois drawing contest (Chicago)
  • YIJIE 2022 (Beijing, China)

Press


https://shoutoutla.com/meet-maxine-yuling-zhou-illustrator-3d-animator/

http://szb.wxrb.com/jnwb//attachment/202107/15/4e524941-ab80-4369-928f-0dd3126c0481.pdf

http://www.chineseofchicago.com/Content.aspx?nid=20443

http://www.99ys.com/home/2022/11/14/15/214730.html


Connect with Me

Whether you're a fellow artist, a potential collaborator, or someone who simply appreciates the magic of visual storytelling, I'd love to connect. Let's embark on a creative journey together!
Thank you for visiting, and I look forward to sharing more of my artistic endeavors with you.