Xiaodong "Eric" Li

Xiaodong "Eric" Li, a native of Shanghai, China, discovered his passion for drawing and painting early in life. During high school, he held the dual roles of art director and illustrator for the school newspaper, showcasing his artistic talent.

Mr. Li earned a bachelor's degree in International Politics with a minor in Fine Art at Fudan University in China. Subsequently, he earned a master's degree in Information Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Transitioning into a career in IT, Eric seamlessly integrated his artistic and design talents as a web designer and developer.

Residing in Houston, Texas, Eric Li has achieved acclaim both nationally and internationally. His oil painting, "Oriental Charm," graced the International Contemporary Art Fair at the Carrousel du Louvre of the Grand Louvre in Paris, as well as the 1st Budapest International Art Show in Budapest, Hungary. A proud member of esteemed organizations such as Oil Painters of America (OPA), Portrait Society of America (PSA), and the National Oil and Acrylic Painters' Society (NOAPS), his artwork has been featured in regional, national, and international juried and non-juried exhibitions, with many pieces finding homes in private collections.

With extensive tutoring experience, Mr. Li has guided his students to success in various art contests, earning accolades such as gold medals, first prizes, and even selling artwork in prominent competitions:

  • 2024 Houston Rodeo School Art Program (Gold Medal, Award of Excellence, artwork sold at the Rodeo School Art Auction)
  • 2023 Houston Rodeo School Art Program (Award of Excellence)
  • 2024 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
  • 2024 "WE ARE THE WORLD" International Children's Art Exhibition, London, UK
  • 2023 Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) (Gold Seal Award)
  • 2023 "Colorful World. World Cultural Heritage" International Youth Painting Invitation Exhibition, Beijing, China (First Prize, Third Prize)
  • 2023-24 PTA Reflections Program - "I AM HOPEFUL BECAUSE..." (Award of Excellence, Honorable Mention)