Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Cindy Liu. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Cindy, so good to have you with us today. We’ve always been impressed with folks who have a very clear sense of purpose and so maybe we can jump right in and talk about how you found your purpose?
Drawing helps me express and release my thoughts. Exploring the human experience fascinates me, though it can also lead to overthinking. My goal is to be a thoughtful artist who inspires and helps people. I believe illustration is a tool that can either reflect expressions and inspired hope in this world, which is why I pursue artistic career.
Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?
I am an illustrator specializing in the editorial, publishing, and comic industries. This year, I am collaborating with psychologists to create comics and illustrations that aim to enhance understanding of bipolar disorder and help individuals reduce anxiety during the pandemic.
My artistic approach revolves around originality and creativity. Inspiring the things and people around me, I take pictures and transform into textures, and merge abstract expression to describe human emotions, create visual representations that evoke a deeper connection. Through a process of continual refinement, I integrate abstract shapes and textures into my artwork, ensuring they harmonize with other elements in the composition.
Now I want to learn more about psychology and mental illnesses, to talk with more people and have more connections with the real world, I can make my artworks’ foot on the ground, and help more people.
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
Reflecting on my journey, I believe that three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge have had a significant impact on my progress: resilience, self-confidence, and effective interpersonal skills. I believe the last one, interpersonal skills, is the most challenging and important quality to me personally. I have been trying to improve my skill in connecting with people and social net-building.
I try my best to get opportunities that can meet people who are working in publishing market. By talking with them I know more things about real world and make me seek direction of self-development. Strong interpersonal skills by actively listening, empathizing, and communicating with people help me find opportunities to network and engage in mentorship programs.
Alright so to wrap up, who deserves credit for helping you overcome challenges or build some of the essential skills you’ve needed?
In my career, I owe a great deal of gratitude to my graduate illustration professors at SCAD. They have been incredibly encouraging and inspiring, making me feel like part of a warm and supportive family as an international student in the US.
I am also incredibly fortunate to have amazing friends who are like my own family. Their genuine warmth, kindness, and shared interests have been a constant source of motivation. As an illustrator focused on using my art to help people understand mental illnesses, their unwavering support has made me believe I’m on the right path. They are not only my mentors but also trustworthy companions, and I consider myself incredibly lucky to have them in my life.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://cindyliuartworks.com
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/nekohajimeliu
- Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/cindyliuartworks
