TIANQI CHEN 陈天琦

Tianqi Chen (TQ) is an award-winning Illustrator who likes to draw portraits and multiple figures in epic scenes. He is from China and now lives in New York. 

Growing up in an artistic family, Tianqi is lucky to be surrounded by artists and creatives his whole life. He studied fine arts for four years in Beijing and illustration for four years in New York. 

His works are narrative and good at telling stories behind the characters. He developed a unique style combining his knowledge of Eastern and Western art forms. Tianqi’s work draws inspiration from his personal background and his cross-cultural experiences, infused with cultural heritage elements. 

For Tianqi, drawing is everything. As a sketchbook lover, he would carry a sketchbook wherever he goes. Most of his inspiration came from daily life. “Every day can be brilliant, as long as you capture the right moment.”

Email: tqdraws@gmail.com

Instagram: @tianqi_chen_art

Selected Clients

The Nation Magazine / The American Bystander Magazine / City & State Magazine / White Star / Vivida Books / We Are Hook Shop

Awards

Hiii Illustration Annual Award                                                                                                   2021

American Illustration 41 Annual Award

2022

3x3 International Illustration Awards No.19 Self-promotion category                             

2022

Society of Illustrators 65 Annual                                

2022

Illustration West 2023 Silver Award in Unpublished Category       2023

Illustration West 2023 Bronz Award in Comic&Graphic Novels Category                   

2023

Communication Arts 2023 Winner                                    2023

American Illustration 42 Annual Award                             2023

Society of Illustrators Student Scholarship Competition

2020

Society of Illustrators Student Scholarship Competition

2021 

3x3 International Illustration Awards No.18 Student Category Distinguished Merit

2021

Illustration West 60 Student GOLD AWARD                           2022

Society of Illustrators Nancy Lee Rhodes Roberts Scholarship Award

2022

Exhibition

Art Ark International Art Exhibition Quan Gallery, Beijing 2018

The Realm of Wabi-Sabi Solo Exhibition Er Yi Gallery, Beijing 2019

Resonant Voice of the Soul group show Caelum Gallery, New York 2022

Other World Group show Xiansheng Gallery, Beijing 2022

The Light in the Cracks Solo show         Miaowu Gallery, Beijing 2022

You Can’t Take It With You Solo show    Chuzou Art Space, Beijing 2023