VICTORIA YU

A local portrait artist from Edmonton, Victoria embarked on her artistic journey at the age of 8. After mastering fundamental studies in pencil, charcoal, watercolor, and acrylic, she developed a deep interest in realism-style portraits and began portrait and figurative painting at age 12.

To further specialize, she studied under the guidance of artist Casey Baugh and attended various workshops and lectures online and across North America. At 14 years old, she began selling professionally and, at 17, held her first solo exhibition in New York.

Victoria believes in art education that encompasses ‘freedom of form; without border or constraint, nor hard rules steeped in tradition.’ She regularly teaches private oil painting and drawing lessons, workshops, and classroom demonstrations for students of all ages and abilities.

She currently teaches both local and international students through online courses.

2023
Animethon Anime Convention – Edmonton, AB, Canada
Animethon – Edmonton, AB, Canada “Drawing workshop/ Panel – Everyone Can Draw Anime #2”

2022
Portrait Society of America – 24th annual International Portrait Competition
ARC – 16th International ARC Salon Competition [Semi-finalist]

2021
Portrait Society of America – The Future Generations 2021

2019​
Animethon – Edmonton, AB, Canada “Drawing Panel – Everyone Can Draw Anime Characters”
Animethon – Edmonton, AB, Canada “Drawing Panel – Drawing Anime eyes, Hair and Mouth: The Fundamentals and Their Variations”

2018
Ganbatte Anime Convention – Saskatoon, SK, Canada
Saskatchewan Entertainment Expo 2018, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
Edmonton Expo 2018, Edmonton, AB, Canada

2015
Solo Exhibition – Edith Piaf 100th Anniversary – Dejavu Boutique and Gallery. New York City
Casey Baugh, Private Painting Workshop, New York City

2014
Casey Baugh, Group Portrait Painting Workshop, New York City