Born in 1988. Ray graduated from Glasgow School of Art with a Masters in illustration in 2012, after having completed his undergraduate degree too, whilst studying paper puppets and animation as a student of John Blundall since 2009. ‘Illustrator and toy collector Zhang Liang - who also goes by the name Ray – makes bold, vibrant, and, despite their often NSFW content, cleanly executed cartoons.’ – It’s Nice That Now Ray lives in Beijing, Glasgow and London, where he works as a freelance illustrator. He creates images for a variety of applications, including editorial illustrations, graphics for branding, printed editions and more for a wide range of clients including LUSH, Nobrow, Anorak Magazine from the UK. Red Bull, Nike Basketball from the US. Sephora, EYEYAH! Magazine from Singapore. Nike Sportswear, Absolut Vodka, Durex from China. Much of Ray’s work is rooted firmly in American pop culture. It is bright, bold and often surreal mixed with his own interests and influences. Behind this vibrant style however is also a firm grasp of “traditional draftsmanship”. Ray has a mastery of many styles of working with the ability to turn his hand to the likes of portraiture or silhouette animation. Although not necessarily in obvious use in his current style, that grounding gives him the ability to adapt and grow continuously. Website: www.zhangliangray.com Instagram: sirzhangliang All images Copyright © of Zhang Liang.