Linziyu Lu is a Chinese illustrator based in New York, with a diverse educational background in both engineering and art. She finds inspiration in the beauty of nature and the cultures of various places. She is also an avid fan of musical theatre, particularly French productions. Her favorite subjects to draw are birds (especially owls), food, and landscapes. Her work features a unique blend of organized, flat design and rich textures.
In addition to her illustration skills, Linziyu excels in cooking—possibly due to her years of lab experience—and various crafts, including printmaking, sculpture, wool felting, sewing, and paper carving. She has a dream of traveling around the world, and to space if possible.
Awards
2025 iJungle Books Merit
2024 Golden Pinwheel Young Illustrators Competition Finalist
2024 Hiii Illustration 2023 Longlist
2024 Creative Quarterly 78: Runner-up
2024 3x3 Illustration Annual No.21 Merit
2024 Creative Quarterly 76: Winner
2024 World Illustration Awards Longlist
2024 Creative Quarterly 75: Winner
2023 The 9th China Biennial of Illustration Merit
2023 3x3 Illustration Annual No.20 Merit
2023 Society of Illustrators West student award (x2)
2023 iJungle Comics Merit
2023 iJungle New Talent Merit
2021 The 8th China Biennial of Illustration Longlist
For work matters, please get in touch with lulinziyu@gmail.com
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