I currently work as a freelance illustrator and graphic designer. I have 10 years experience drawing manga with professional exposure in the UK, USA, Austria and Germany. I've also written many tutorials and taught workshops. For enquiries, please mail me at: joannazhou1(at)gmail.com.

Past/Current Clients
Momiji, Quarto Books, Letraset, Future Publishing, Educate Direct, Scotland on Sunday, Tokyotoys, MaMoo, Best New Manga, JapanexLondon, Don'tPanic, NEO, Raptor Publishing

Education
2004-2007 BA First Class Honours (94%) Graphic Design for Communication
Chelsea College of Art & Design

2003-2004 Foundation Diploma in Art & Design
Central St Martins College of Art & Design

2001-2003 International Baccalaureate Diploma (40 points)
Vienna International School

Languages
English, German, Chinese, French

Software
Photoshop CS2, Illustrator CS2, Painter IX, Mangastudio EX, Opencanvas4 Plus, Flash 8, Dreamweaver 8, Aftereffects 6.5, InDesign CS2

Work
This site gives a good idea of the range of work I can do. I'm very reliable and treat work commitments with utmost priority. Unfortunately due to time constraints it is unlikely that I will be able to accept private commissions (eg drawing someone's character).

Payment
For any large-scale project, details of payment should be laid out contractually. I can accept bank transfers and cheques in pounds or euros.
 
2007 - Runner up winner in Tokyopop's Rising Stars of Manga competition.

2006 - First place winner in NEO magazine's manga contest.

2006 - Chelsea College winner of Don'tPanic poster competition.

2006 - Winner of Educate Student Illustration Bursary.

2005 - Student winner of Best Children's Manga at the International Manga & Anime Festival.

2004/6 - Two times winner of the Animexx Calendar Illustration contest.

2005 - Winner of Koneko Manga Stars competition.

2003 - Harvard Book Prize nominee.

2001 - On winning team of NASA's International Space Settlement Design Competition.