Chenxi Zhang
Concept Artist
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San Francisco, San Francisco CountyMember since March 4, 2023
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About
A passionate concept artist & designer focusing on storytelling
Experience
Halona Art Studio Los Angeles, CA
Part-time Art Instructor Mar. 2022 - pending
- Responsible for teaching children in group of 4~5 across different age groups about various kinds of painting methods and art concepts as an instructor. Participated in both the regular lessons as well as the summer & winter camps which engaged with children and students.
- Prepared lessons and instructed by setting the theme, demonstrating examples, then guiding and supporting children to express their own ideas.
- Taught different painting methods and applied unique teaching styles for each age group:
- 3-5yrs: Mainly taught clay sculpting, creative art, color pencil & water color painting, and basic acrylic painting. I mindfully talked slowly using simple language and more reference to demonstrate fundamental concepts and inspire their creativity.
- 5-7yrs: Mainly taught studio art, marker painting, and intermediate acrylic painting.
- 12-17yrs: Mainly taught advanced acrylic painting. As the students’ comprehension ability are more developed, I included more theory instructions.
- Participated in Halloween events where dressed up in costumes to teach free trial lessons and offered candies for children.
Education
Otis College of Art and Design Los Angeles, CA
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Game and Entertainment Design Expected May 2025
- Relevant Coursework: Game and Entertainment Basics | Storyboarding & Pitching | Storytelling for Digital Art 1 & II | Concept Development & Creativity | Basic 3D storytellers | Advanced Tools and Techniques I & II | CG for Digital Artists
- Scholarship： Otis Presidential Scholarship
