Aug 17, 20 having followed wenqing yans art for quite some time, i was thrilled to hear about this book. I guess part of my recovery is just taking in my life experiences, my emotions, the happiness and the pain, and turn them into art. Though fiction, this storys plot is often all too true for children in the modern world, but provides hope for growth, inner strength, and a brighter tomorrow. Her first book, a comic titled words, is set to be published in may, and she says that even though she is glad that people like her. Her art is focused primarily on environmentalism, but has other reccuring themes which include the anguish she. Yuumei s helpful tutorials and comments of encouragement to other artists have helped many artists grow, and therefore we cant think of a. Nov 24, 2006 buy first thousand words in chinese usborne first thousand words by amery, heather, cartwright, stephen isbn. See more ideas about anime art, amazing art, fantasy art. Although the biggest part of her art is made in digital media using paint tool sai and photoshop, she is also experienced and skilled in traditional media, including pencils, ballpoint pen and watercolours. Yan has experience with various other traditional mediums and has developed her current style which is described as anime with elements of semirealism. Also, feedback is greatly appreciated on every post i make. Wenqing yan, activist artist the daily californian. But ive got a sibling, a sister i love dearly, so i dare say i qualify to poke my head out fashionably late on a day like today. To make things even better, yan is a proud golden bear.
It tells a simple, yet compelling, story of a girl who becomes an artist for many reasons first, to try to save her family from falling apart, but ultimately, in part, due to the kindness and heart of a stranger who inspired her. The story is touching without being campy, and the art is incredibleand it tells a powerful story, a rather adult one considering the format of the book. Anime and comic artist, graphic novelist, axent wear designer, and environmentalist. Apr 10, 2016 posts about personal written by inhonoredglory. Yuumei is a great artist and has a very particular way of narrating. Wenqing yan is a usbased freelance digital artist and graphic novelist, studied practice of art in uc berkley. I redrew many of the pages to adapt the semi animated flash comic to print. The majority of her digital work is created with software programs such as paint tool sai and photoshop.
From short comics like words to my recent cyberpunk series, fisheye placebo, i love visual storytelling to convey the more intricate and complicated conflicts in our world why i need your help. Wenqing yan, plus connu sous le pseudonyme yuumei, est une jeune et tres talentueuse illustratrice originaire dasie mais basee aux etatsunis. Yuumei is creating paintings, comics, and tutorials patreon. Wenqing yan has been an artist and author ive followed for about 2 3 years now. The repeated usage of the words in the stories helps childrenstudents more effectively master and learn the applications of the first 100 words. No guarantee is given that all the most common words are listed or that the given examples are very common. Reposts of one of the top art posts are rewarded with a permanent ban. Wenqing yan, also known as yuumei, is an artist with a focus on creating artworks and graphic novels that promotes environmentalism and cyber activism.
Other articles where ten thousand word memorial is discussed. Comic creation takes a lot of time, and over the years ive ended up. Wenqing yan is a chinese american artist, environmentalist and cartoonist. Countdown literary analysis countdown by yuumeiwenqing yan. I didnt find the art as striking as words, but the story was definitely interesting. Fisheye placebo is a cyberpunk webcomic by wenqing yuumei yan. As with words, also by yan, i read knite a few years back online and recently acquired both and reread them. The comics was never finished after ch5, but since 2018 a new reboot version has been made. A list of basic english words used in the simple english wikipedia. She is a practice of art major at uc berkeley with a focus on environmentalism and cyber activism. Wenqing yan wenqing yan or yuumei is a 27 year old chinese illustrator, born in china but grew up in america at the age of nine. They are terrific books with powerful meanings that make an impact on the reader with amazing illustrations by yan.
Because we live is the picture wenqing aka yuumei drew for me. Piano boy manga illustrations by wenqing yan art anime, anime kunst, manga art. Blocking a user will prevent that user from commenting on your posts and messaging you. A poignant, very short story, it showcases her beautiful art style. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. See more ideas about art, anime art and fisheye placebo. Its my honour and joy to feature this piece of true art. Yuumei alone among the lights yuumei really reaches to make more than simple illustrations. Her most famous works include the one shot comic words, the series knite and fisheye placebo.
First thousand words in chinese usborne first thousand words. She is an author also and her first book, a comic titled words, is set to be published this year. Dedicated art lovers must be familiar with her work under the artist nickname yuumei. The water from the glacier drips into a city, slowly increasing its water level. Fisheye placebo is a comic written and illustrated by wenqing yan aka yuumei whose previous works include words and knite. Reading program 100 words 1 set of 8 books these stories are written with the most commonly used chinese words. Wenqing yan, also known by the screen name yuumei, is a selfemployed artist focusing on digital illustration and cyber activism. Yan earned worldwide fame predominantly under the pseudonym yuumei.
She is also known for her anext cat ear headphones which is sold at brookstone. Yuumei normally attends to sell her art, prints, and, more recently, books. See more ideas about anime art, fisheye placebo, art. See more ideas about art, fisheye placebo and anime art.
Yuumei was born in sichuan, china a province known for its spicy food and lived there for 9 years. Wenqing yan, better known by her username yuumei on the online art community deviantart, is an illustrator, activist, graphic novelist, sculptor, and product developer. From short comics like words to my recent cyberpunk series, fishey. The thousand character classic, a chinese poem used as a primer for teaching chinese characters to children. Two of her wellknown original webcomics are knite ongoing and words one shot. Never lasting by wenqing yan yuumei art new drawing skull illustration art ideas alteregua. Her deviantart page boasts over 19 million pageviews and over 340,000 followers. Countdown by yuumei wenqing yan in this digital painting, a bear and her cub are standing on the rapidly melting glacier. Yuumei defines herself as a disillusioned idealist. In the comment, this person told me when she first saw the drawing, she thought it was sad but couldnt connect with the situation. I invite everybody to read his short and touching comic strip words on. Recently she released chapter 0 or the intro of the story which can be read here. Here icapture photo safaris gives 12 things to think about when photographing birds. Yuumei real name wenqing yan is an internationally famous artist whose most popular work, tape it back together, is featured on the alltime most popular homepage of deviantart.
She migrated to us along with her mother at the age of 8, since her parents got divorced. A simple story with an amazing meaning, and extraordinary artwork. He set wushus standard practice in the first asian games. More paintovers from photos taken in japan the architecture here has a great balance of clutter and negative space thats so great for painting. She is a webcomic artist at 4th dimension entertainment and a veteran member of the popular deviantart community. Books by wenqing yan all formats hardcover sort by. Yuumei real name wenqing yan is an internationally famous artist whose most. Both words and knite was very well received and before long, i was approached by a publisher to bring my stories into print. Itll take a little time to load its one of those clickthrough flash comic thingoes.
As stated above, the book will be hardbound with over 60 fully colored pages, it is 10. She is from china and lived there for almost ten years of her life before moving to the united states. From short comics like words to my recent cyberpunk series, fisheye placebo, i love visual storytelling to convey the more intricate and complicated conflicts in our world. Art that showcases aspects of peoples lives in realistic or fantastical settings often seeking to glorify the mundane though not limited to, slice of life art depict daytoday rhythms or life experiences in ways that are romantic, wholesome, andor thoughtprovoking. Dart youll meet him in luminosity book 2 of the white road chronicles. Environmentalist and artist wenqing yan aka yuumeiart. I balanced college and drawing as best as i could, attending convention and giving panel talks on the weekends while spending the rest of my time on reading. I think thats a good way to conclude this lil look at my new inspirational artist yuumei her art evolves freeing feelings that i cannot fully, and probably never will be able to, explain with words. Peach faced love birds were making nests in the palm trees in phoenix in 2015 love birds are tiny parrots that show us the universal power of love, caring, and nurturing your partner.
Her first book, a comic titled words, is set to be published in may, and she says that even though she is glad that people like her art, she. She has been a great inspiration, and her stories are always wonderful to read. Blocking a user will prevent that user from commenting on. I read this story originally in deviantart, yuumei is a great artist and has a very particular way of narrating. Birds parrots fischers lovebird birds, beautiful birds. Previously known for his explosive speed and power, nickname the prince he won numerous national and international competitions in the eighties and early nineties, including the first asian games in 1990. Be sure your message respects this users preferences. Though fiction, this storys plot is often all too true for children in the modern. That was the beginning of my professional art career.
She is well known for her web comic series fish eye placebo, and knite. Get traffic statistics, seo keyword opportunities, audience insights, and competitive analytics for yuumeiart. The most common chinese characters in order of frequency. I know, i know im a bit late for national siblings day but here i am. The images tell the story so clearly that the words of the book are barely necessary. Byatt, divergent by veronica roth, the book thief by markus zusak, words by wenqing yan, and forsaken. I came across words on deviantart is just so beautifully illustrated. Jan 10, 2012 a personal quest january 10, 2012 january 16, 2014 inhonoredglory i am not one who usually finds favorite artists, whether that be in entertainment, books, or art. I have a sense yuumei s a deep thinking, spiritual being, who longs for a. As for what happens after that, i havent thought that far ahead yet.
She is an author also and her first book, a comic titled words, is set to be. Kai fine art is an art website, shows painting and illustration works all over the world. This is the personal fb of yuumei where i post sketches and concept art along with occasional ramblings of daily life, nature photography, and cooking disasters. Wenqing yan is more commonly known under her artist name, yuumei. Why i need your help comic creation takes a lot of time, and over the years ive. Emotions spill from the pages, expressing the power of art. The comic went on hiatus from november 2015 to march 2018 as wenqing suffered a severe hand injury from overworking herself. The story of a young girls efforts to mend her broken family. Captioned video tutorial of this piece can be found on my youtube at youtu. Beautifully detailed and carefully matched color palettes make up her distinctive gallery of inspiring artwork. Reading program 100 words 8 books chinese books story. The amazing digital art of a disillusioned idealist viewkick.
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