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2025 | Editorial | Professional
  • pronoun
    He
  • Why did you create this work?
    I was commissioned by AD Minh Uong to contribute regularly to the Travel 101 Section for NYTimes, creating monochromic illustrations covering a variety of practical travel topics such as "How to survive a Long haul flight," "How to pack carry-on,” “How to rent sustainable accommodation," and "How to choose a tour company.”
  • How were your illustrations used?
    NYTimes Print & Digital platform
  • What materials and techniques did you use?
    Digital painting, Photoshop & Procreate
  • Was this project commissioned?
    Commissioned
  • Commissioner Name
    Minh Uong
  • Commissioner Company
    The New York Times
  • Commissioner Instagram
    @nytimestravel
  • Agent
    IllustrationX
  • Agent Instagram
    @weareillustrationx
  • Personal Website or Portfolio Link
    westonwei.com/
  • Instagram
    @westonweiart
  • Biography
    Weston is a Chinese illustrator and now lives in New York City. He describes himself as a 55% extrovert and 45% introvert, which is why he chose to live in the most crowded city in the world but spent lots of time in his room and drawing alone. Weston’s visual practices focus on communicating stories and emotions. His arts aim to build an immediate and direct emotional connection with his audience. He is influenced by surrealist art, fashion styling, and pop culture.
  • Where are you currently based?
    United States of America (USA)
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Weston WeiRentsustainableairbnb copy