Hello, my name is Qichao Xu. I am originally from Quanzhou, China but grew up in Santa Barbara. I have a passion for programming, art, and 3D modeling. I am currently pursuing a computer science major at the University of California Santa Cruz. Throughout my life, I have been dedicated to expanding my artistic skills, including digital painting, 3D modeling, and coding. My goal is to merge these skills to create unique and captivating works of art.
Skilled in drawing with Copic markers and colored pencils, Understanding of the effects of light sources on shadows, Ability to create and design game concept drawings, Capability to create realistic and detailed artworks.
Proficient in using Photoshop and Clip Studio Paint software, Experience in creating digital art, 2D animation, and concept art for games, Skilled in product design, Typography and graphic design.
Familiarity with Blender 3D software, Capable of creating detailed hard-surface 3D models, Understanding of UV mapping, textureing, shaders, rigging, and rendering, Experience with using 3D printers to produce physical objects.
Proficient in Latex, Python and C++ programming languages, Understanding of data structures and algorithms, Experience in using HTML and CSS to design and create websites, Skilled in UI and UX design.
Feel free to connect with me, let's make some cool stuff!