About Mei Yu and her art

At age 2, Mei Yu started drawing. She grew up and attended schools in Burnaby, B.C. Canada.

At 17, Mei graduated from high school and won a total of 16 local and national art awards / scholarships in that year alone, including national 1st place for Teletoon's Animation Scholarship Competition (entrance category) and a Michael J. Fox Family Art Scholarship.

At 18, Mei wrote, illustrated and published her first art instruction book, which was chosen as one of Canada's best books for children and youth by the Canadian Children's Book Centre.

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At 19, She graduated from the Animation Program at Capilano College, B.C. Canada, one of the top animation programs in North America. Upon graduation, Mei Yu was hired by Vancouver animation studios to design cartoons for TV shows.

That same year, upon graduation, Mei funded the Mei Yu Cartoon Art Scholarship to encourage youth to do well in art and in school. She also started to teach her popular Anime/Cartoon art classes at Capilano College's Continuing Ed Program and in local schools and local libraries.

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At 20, she wrote, illustrated and published 3 more Anime/Cartoon art instruction books for youth.

Her diverse art and cartoon styles are much sought after for businesses, commercial and book illustrations.

Mei's amazing Caricatures are well-liked by all ages at birthdays, weddings, corporate staff parties, events, and high school Dry Grads.

Her Anime and cartoon art classes are very popular among schools. Mei's excellent drawing skills and teaching style are loved by teachers and students of all ages.

Mei Yu wishes to create and write more books for kids and teens. She loves to teach and share her art with people who loves cartoons and who loves drawing. Through her books and projects, Mei wishes to encourage and inspire more children and teens to do well in their art, in school and to achieve more.

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