Jingtong Y.
Illustrator, Art Educator, Printmaker, Paper Engineer
New York City
- I never eat McDonald’s after midnight because they don’t serve Filet-O-Fish.
- I have a kayak at home but no car to carry it.
- As a world traveler, I’ve been to 23 countries.
Jingtong Yan is a New York-based illustrator and art educator. She graduated from the School of Visual Arts with a major in Illustration. During her studies, she focused on comics and books, using storytelling as a key tool to express personal voices and communicate with society. In her work, she combines traditional materials with digital techniques, preserving the unique textures of traditional methods while making books reproducible. Her exploration of 3D multimedia and pop-up books extends into her classroom, where she engages students from early childhood to high school, encouraging them to experiment with different media and express themselves through art.
Courses Taught
Fashion Forward!
Explore the history and culture of fashion from the 80s to today.
Storyboarding & Pitching
Plan, pitch, and share your ideas with storyboards that bring stories to life!
Art and Activism
Create bold visual art inspired by stories of activists and social justice.
Discovering Science Through Art
In this exploratory art course, students will explore STEM and creativity through hands-on art projects inspired by science.
Creative Art
Explore artists, techniques, and materials while creating bold, imaginative projects.
Exploring the NYC Art World
Discover NYC’s art scene through museum visits, gallery tours, and hands-on projects.
iPhone Photography
Capture stories through photography while learning framing, lighting, and composition.
Junior Chefs
Come and savor the joys of preparing and working with food!
Computer Animation
Design and animate digital characters while learning the art of computer animation.
Community Mural Project
This project will leave a lasting legacy in your community!
Stop Motion Animation
Craft, create, and animate- bring stories to life with stop motion!
Animation Creation: Animated Short Films
Create your own animated short films with multiple techniques.
Bullet Journaling
Reduce stress, achieve goals, and track your progress and growth!
Comics, Webcomics, Manga and More!
Learn to make comics from the basics to advanced techniques!
Artists of the Harlem RENAISSANCE!
Learn and create art inspired by the Harlem Renaissance.
Let's Make....COMICS!
Learn about comic creation, character design, and world building!
Up-Cycle and Create
Transform everyday materials into creative art through upcycling projects!
DIY Crafts and STEM
Create fun DIY projects while exploring the science, math, and engineering behind them.
Artistic Storytelling: Explore & Create
Use art materials to tell personal stories through comics, zines, and illustrations.
Fashion Illustration
Learn figure drawing, fabric rendering, and fashion sketching to develop your style.
From Junk to Journal
Let's get scrappy and learn how to turn trash into journal treasure.
Zine Creation & Storytelling
Find your storytelling voice with comic- and zine-making!
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