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Illustration West 2023 Silver Award in Unpublished Category 2023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