Jenny Jing Zhang

Jenny Jing Zhang is a Chicago-based artist, urban sketcher, and illustrator who never leaves home without her sketchbook. From the winding alleys of her native China to the vibrant streetscape of Chicago to the sun-soaked piazzas of Italy, she captures the pulse of urban life with expressive ink lines and playful watercolor washes. A 2022 Fellow in Civita di Bagnoregio, Jing Zhang teaches worldwide, sharing her love for sketching on location. Whether leading workshops at USk Chicago or piecing together cityscapes like a puzzle, she believes every sketch is a journey — and every journey deserves a good sketch, or a bunch.