Overall, would you say things have been easy for you? We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. After four and a half years of training, I graduated at the end of April 2020 and finally became a member of the creative society. I am so grateful for her support and understanding that brought me to a wider world and to where I am. Now looking back, there was no fight at all, there were only her worries and cares to her child but finally compromised to fulfill me. I convinced my mom and came to LA to pursue my undergraduate degree at ArtCenter College of Design. And that was when I decided to fight more for my childhood wish. That’s my first time hearing the word “graphic design,” but I feel that’s the “new experience” for me. One of my instructors at that time, Sakura Maku, suggested me to try graphic design since she saw many graphic moves in my print-making work. In summer 2014, I participated a pre-college program in SVA and took courses in illustration. After redundant practicing and training, I had an eagerness for new creative experiences, but I didn’t know what exactly I want. I entered an art high school and was trained as a traditional fine artist who focuses on drawing and painting techniques in Beijing. The first time I won the fight was back to 2012. And that led to constant fights with my mom because in such a traditional family, being an image creator can never make a living.

I realized my wish to become a part of the creative industry at a very young age. My family has nothing to do about art or design but I had a huge interest in doodling and drawing from the time I could remember. Sunny, before we jump into specific questions, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story. Today we’d like to introduce you to Sunny Tianqing Li.

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