Illustrator & Visual Designer
Ambirdoodles
Shenwei is a nonbinary Chinese American visual designer and illustrator based in northern California who creates and posts colorful character illustrations under the alias Ambirdoodles. Their work revolves around designing characters, clothing, and accessories that help people tell stories and express themselves.
Character & concept art
Illustration
Shenwei has six years of self-employed experience drawing and designing a wide variety of graphics, characters, and illustrations for freelance commission clients. They have contributed illustrative works to several charity zines to support causes such as Lost-N-Found Youth, Amazon Watch, Action Against Hunger, The Trevor Project, and The Lunchbox Fund.
visual and graphic design
Design
Shenwei studies full-time at the University of California, Davis as a design and art double major proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite. They work as the Lead Visual Designer for the PIXEL Graphic Design club on campus, creating graphics for social media, newsletters, and flyers in accordance with the club’s brand guidelines.
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Commissions
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Illustrator & Visual Designer
About
Hello! I am “that person with the hat that has pins on it.” Alternatively, I am Shenwei, a nonbinary Chinese American visual designer and illustrator based in northern California.I like petting cats, looking at birds, and finding cute pins to put on my hats on the rare occasion I emerge from my blanket nest.
Interested in contacting me for a project, commission or otherwise? I'd love to hear from you! You can DM my socials, or you can email me.
| ✦ About me: | |
|---|---|
| Name(s) | Ambird, Amb, Ambi, Birb |
| Age | 20 |
| Pronouns | they/them |
| Orientation | demiace |
| Background | chinese american |
| Art Programs | procreate + clip studio |
| Design Programs | Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Figma |
| Favorite Foods | stuffed mushrooms, ramen |
| Major Interests | splatoon, kirby, animal crossing, hollow knight, chicory, wandersong(!!), stardew valley, project sekai: colorful stage |
| Minor Interests | sky: children of the light, zelda, the owl house, hades, spiritfarer, okami, a short hike, hermitcraft |
Character & Concept Art
Illustration
I love doing character illustrations and character designs most, but I am also in the process of learning background art and other visual concept developmental skills.
Visual & Graphic Design
Design
Visual communication design is another one of my passions. I love working on graphic design projects, incorporating my illustrations to give my work a unique handmade quality to them.
Case Studies & Projects
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