ERIC LI ART STUDIO
  • About the Artist

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. He is a jury member for the Paris-based "We are the world" International Children's Art Exhibition. 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:

  • Houston Rodeo School Art Program (Auction Winner, Best of Show, Gold Medal, Special Merit)
  • Scholastic Art and Writing Awards (Gold Key, Silver Key)
  • "WE ARE THE WORLD" International Children's Art Exhibition (First Place, Master of Emotions, Master of Composition, Master of Color)
  • Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) (Gold Seal Award)
  • "Colorful World. World Cultural Heritage" International Youth Painting Invitation Exhibition, Beijing, China (First Prize, Third Prize)
  • PTA Reflections Program - "I AM HOPEFUL BECAUSE..." (Award of Excellence, Honorable Mention)