Hi, I’m Ayomide Rilwan Onaolapo, a Lagos-based illustrator and designer with a BA in Fine Arts from Obafemi Awolowo University. I specialise in character concept art, illustration, and visual design for comics, branding, and editorial projects, with a focus on storytelling through visuals. I thrive on collaboration and delivering high-quality, deadline-driven work. I love exploring new techniques in digital illustration and design to bring ideas to life for a variety of clients and creative teams.

Ayomide Rilwan Onaolapo

Hi, I’m Ayomide Rilwan Onaolapo, a Lagos-based illustrator and designer with a BA in Fine Arts from Obafemi Awolowo University. I specialise in character concept art, illustration, and visual design for comics, branding, and editorial projects, with a focus on storytelling through visuals. I thrive on collaboration and delivering high-quality, deadline-driven work. I love exploring new techniques in digital illustration and design to bring ideas to life for a variety of clients and creative teams.

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Hi, I’m Ayomide Rilwan Onaolapo, a Lagos-based illustrator and designer with a BA in Fine Arts from Obafemi Awolowo University. I specialise in character concept art, illustration, and visual design for comics, branding, and editorial projects, with a focus on storytelling through visuals.

I thrive on collaboration and delivering high-quality, deadline-driven work. I love exploring new techniques in digital illustration and design to bring ideas to life for a variety of clients and creative teams.

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Language

English
Fluent
Yoruba
Advanced
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Lead Illustrator at The Red Wolf Company / Cerebred Digital / EBond Associates
January 1, 2024 - Present
Lead illustrator responsible for character concept art, illustration, and design across multiple projects; collaborated with artists and clients to deliver high-quality visuals; supported studio operations as needed.
Illustrator at Cerebre digital media
January 1, 2018 - April 1, 2018
Illustration, character concept art, cartooning, and comic illustration; contributed to general illustration and design tasks.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Fine Arts at Obafemi Awolowo University
April 1, 2018 - December 1, 2023
Senior High School Diploma at Senior High School
June 1, 2006 - August 1, 2012
Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts at Obafemi Awolowo University
January 11, 2030 - February 24, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts at Obafemi Awolowo University
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026

Qualifications

Adobe Photoshop
January 11, 2030 - February 24, 2026
Adobe Illustrator
January 11, 2030 - February 24, 2026
Procreate
January 11, 2030 - February 24, 2026
Clip Studio Paint
January 11, 2030 - February 24, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts
January 11, 2030 - February 24, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
    paper Children’s book Folktales illustration
    A one page children’s book folktale illustration using animals to represent humans.