
ABOUT CAICAI
I am CAICAI, a person who feels like I come from the depths of the ocean, a person who loves to interact and play with children. To me, understanding the world of children is much easier than understanding what is happening around me, so I choose to learn about children's picture books. I wish to draw for children or the child in every adult's heart.
Regarding illustration, I was deeply influenced by an Italian painter, Angelico. He had turned down an invitation to serve in the papacy and firmly chose to paint only for his faith. I also want to convey this emotion in my paintings: sincerity and love are the most important things about children's picture books. So, expressing beliefs and emotions is an important part of my work.
MY EXPERIENCE:
Undergraduate degree from Nanjing Academy of Fine Arts, China; Postgraduate degree in Children's Book Illustration from Cambridge School of Art, UK
MY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
2024 Christmas Card illustrator for Kettle's yard Museum of Art, Cambridge University
Bronze Medal, JIA International Illustration Competition 2024
2025JIA International Illustration Exhibition
2024IJUNGLE International Illustration Competition Official Recommendation
2024 China Xi'an Academy of Fine Arts picture books exhibition
2023HIILLUSTRATION International Illustration Competition Finalist
Illustrator of children's picture book teaching materials for Shanghai Bee Kingdom Early Learning Centre
Volunteer of poster creation for China Cloud Guardian Environmental Protection Team
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