GRAPHIC DESIGN HISTORY: ARTIST FOR DIGITAL MEDIA (ASIA)

Schin grew up in Malaysia, taking an interest in art from a young age. After spending a few years sketching fantasy work, she took an interest in Japanese manga titles like Sailor Moon and the work of Arina Tanemura (Full Moon wo Sagashite, Kamikaze Kaitou Jeanne). She worked primarily with markers and watercolors, doing her best to mix bright hues shōjo manga features with the rich fantasy style she had grown accustomed to. After deciding to pursue a career in art, she enrolled in an art school in Malaysia.

As she worked through college, she was inspired by digital artists like Hyung-Tae Kim (not to mention friends online) to try producing art digitally. Although Schin would produce a few pieces using just a tablet, Photoshop and Painter, she eventually settled on a mix of watercolor and digital elements for her work. In 2007, she moved to the United States to attend the Ringling College of Art and Design, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree.

LUCIOLE

Schin is freelancing and searching for a place to apply her skills further after her recent graduation. While she can’t predict where she will end up in the future, she is certain that she will continue developing her style and seek feedback on her work. “As an artist grows, so does the thickness of your skin,” says Schin, referring to the tough critiques she’s faced thus far. However, as long as she has the will and support, she plans to continue developing the style that has served her so well thus far.

LIBLE

There are a lot awards that she achieved, which are, Digital Artist Magazine Cover in 2012, Advanced Photoshop Magazine in 2012, Clockwork Alchemy Steampunk Convention San Jose 2012, Finest digital art in the known universe 2011, Modern Ukiyo-e 2011, Magical Anime Girls 2011, Coloring Manga Share One Planet: CG Art Elites Invitational Competition 2011,
Book of Creation (French Art Magazine) 2011, Darkstalkers Tribute UDON CAPCOM Entertainment 2009, The Peppertree Magazine Winter 2009, Amazing Cover Contest #50 Anniversary 2009,

CHEW Magazine Fantasy Issue Cover 2009, Fantasy & Sci-Fi Digital Art in 2009, The World's Most Beautiful CG Characters 2009, Society of Illustrators Student Scholarship 2008 - 2009
ON DECK 7 The Brink Gallery, Missoula, MT 2012, Behance Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur Design Week, Shah Alam, Malaysia 201, MASiF Petronas Art Gallery, KLCC, Malaysia 2011.
TataGala: Breast Cancer Research Support, Sarasota, FL 2010
Best of Ringling Juried Art Show 2009. 

BUTTERFLY KISSES

Her parents are both graphic designers and she grew up surrounded in a creative environment, so it was natural to Schin  that she should paint as well. It was so enjoyable that she just never stopped. Day dreaming continued till night time. These daydreams manifested themselves in her paintings which you can see in my shop: Moth eating women, brief glimpses from a lost love, octopus brides and rebellious goddesses. It is a way for Schin to escape for a while into her bright colored world.

Some of her clients include INIT Records, Flip Skateboards, Playge, ISIS, Converge, Neurosis, Boris, Andrew Bird, Grails, Genghis Tron, Spitfire Wheels, Fat Possum Records, Deathwish INC, Hydra Head Records, Bruce Horkey’s Wood and Parts, Big Brain Comics, Flight of the Conchords, Mogwai, Ride Snowboards, Magic Bullet Records, Khanate and 420X10 Records. Published in the following periodicals: Thrasher, Concussion, Sea of Seed, Color, Monster Children, Juxtapoz, Ollie, Free & Easy and Low. Today, Schin a graphic artist and illustrator and freelance in yet more artistic work.

FANTASY ART

ART OF THE SAMURAI TOMOE GOZEN

DIAMONDS IN THE SKY