2025 | Children's Publishing
| Professional
- Why did you create this work?
This project was a commissioned work for The Auspicious Time, written by Zhang Zhilu, one of my favorite authors from my childhood. The book is an award-winning masterpiece, and I was given the creative freedom to choose the scenes I liked for the illustrations, making it an inspiring and enjoyable project to be part of. - How were your illustrations used?
I created 10 illustrations and the book cover for the entire book, visually bringing key moments of the story to life and enhancing the readers’ experience. - What materials and techniques did you use?
I created the illustrations using Procreate, focusing on hand-drawn digital techniques to achieve intricate details with extensive research to capture the historical details and atmosphere of 1940s Beijing. - Was this project commissioned?
Commissioned - Commissioner Company
Unicorn Publishing Group - Commissioner Instagram
@unicornpubgroup - Personal Website or Portfolio Link
shoranjiang.com/illustrations/
- Instagram
@shoranjiang - Biography
Shoran Jiang is a London-based artist, author, and illustrator with an MA in Fine Art from Nankai University and Chelsea College of Arts. Her work blends Chinese mythology with contemporary themes and has been exhibited internationally, including at Tate Exchange Liverpool, ICA, and 798 Art Zone. She authored This is Art, nominated for the 2023 Good Book Award. - Where are you currently based?
United Kingdom (UK)
