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Multidisciplinary artist with over 25 years of professional experience across fine art, fashion design, and children’s book illustration. Pioneer of merging fluid art with metamorphic portraiture—wearable art that bridges gallery and garment. Fluent in Italian, Spanish, and English. Currently developing the Beyond the Surface brand, an integrated art, fashion, and children’s publishing project rooted in emotional healing and identity. Through original paintings, one-of-a-kind art couture, and immersive, multisensory storytelling for children, Elisa explores emotional identity, trauma, healing, and self-acceptance. Her work connects personal expression with accessible visual narratives, including UV-reactive hidden affirmations designed to support young readers.…Multidisciplinary artist with over 25 years of professional experience across fine art, fashion design, and children’s book illustration. Pioneer of merging fluid art with metamorphic portraiture—wearable art that bridges gallery and garment. Fluent in Italian, Spanish, and English. Currently developing the Beyond the Surface brand, an integrated art, fashion, and children’s publishing project rooted in emotional healing and identity. Through original paintings, one-of-a-kind art couture, and immersive, multisensory storytelling for children, Elisa explores emotional identity, trauma, healing, and self-acceptance. Her work connects personal expression with accessible visual narratives, including UV-reactive hidden affirmations designed to support young readers.

Elisa Palchetti

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Illustrator, Designer, Book Illustrator, +7

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Multidisciplinary artist with over 25 years of professional experience across fine art, fashion design, and children’s book illustration. Pioneer of merging fluid art with metamorphic portraiture—wearable art that bridges gallery and garment. Fluent in Italian, Spanish, and English. Currently developing the Beyond the Surface brand, an integrated art, fashion, and children’s publishing project rooted in emotional healing and identity. Through original paintings, one-of-a-kind art couture, and immersive, multisensory storytelling for children, Elisa explores emotional identity, trauma, healing, and self-acceptance. Her work connects personal expression with accessible visual narratives, including UV-reactive hidden affirmations designed to support young readers.…Multidisciplinary artist with over 25 years of professional experience across fine art, fashion design, and children’s book illustration. Pioneer of merging fluid art with metamorphic portraiture—wearable art that bridges gallery and garment. Fluent in Italian, Spanish, and English. Currently developing the Beyond the Surface brand, an integrated art, fashion, and children’s publishing project rooted in emotional healing and identity. Through original paintings, one-of-a-kind art couture, and immersive, multisensory storytelling for children, Elisa explores emotional identity, trauma, healing, and self-acceptance. Her work connects personal expression with accessible visual narratives, including UV-reactive hidden affirmations designed to support young readers.

Available to hire

Folsom, United States

Multidisciplinary artist with over 25 years of professional experience across fine art, fashion design, and children’s book illustration. Pioneer of merging fluid art with metamorphic portraiture—wearable art that bridges gallery and garment. Fluent in Italian, Spanish, and English. Currently developing the Beyond the Surface brand, an integrated art, fashion, and children’s publishing project rooted in emotional healing and identity.

Through original paintings, one-of-a-kind art couture, and immersive, multisensory storytelling for children, Elisa explores emotional identity, trauma, healing, and self-acceptance. Her work connects personal expression with accessible visual narratives, including UV-reactive hidden affirmations designed to support young readers.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

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Childrens Book Illustration

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Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

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Intermediate

Language

Italian

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Advanced

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Illustrator — “Mrs. Main and Chloe Marie” at Karen Miner (author)

January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025

Created character illustrations using real-life portrait references, including a likeness of the author and her therapy dog (Chloe Marie). Produced digitally in Procreate from photographs. Managed character design, typography, page layout, and print-ready files; completed in one month. Available on Amazon.

Founder & Creative Director at Beyond the Surface

January 1, 2025 - Present

Founded and leads an integrated art, fashion, and children’s publishing project. Developing a fine art collection of original paintings focused on emotional identity, trauma, and healing, alongside an Art Couture collection of one-of-a-kind hand-painted upcycled garments using UV and glow-in-the-dark reactive inks. Authoring and illustrating a children’s book series with hidden UV-reactive affirmations, and concepting a multisensory immersive exhibition combining fine art, wearable art, UV effects, sensory elements, and a children’s reading corner.

Illustrator (Children’s Book) at Karen Miner — “Mrs. Main and Chloe Marie”

January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Created all character illustrations using real-life portrait references in Procreate, including a likeness of the author and her therapy dog Chloe Marie. Managed full book production deliverables including character design, typography, page layout, and print-ready files. Completed project in one month; available on Amazon.

Illustrator (Book Production & Character Illustration) at Amazon/Independent (book credited via author attribution)

January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025

Produced full character illustrations based on real-life portrait references, including likenesses of the author and her therapy dog. Completed complete book illustration workflow in Procreate, including character design, typography, page layout, and print-ready files; delivered within one month. Available on Amazon.

Illustrator — “Little Glory and the WHAM-DEMIC!” at Kimberly Austin (author)

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022

Digitally illustrated characters as real portrait likenesses in Procreate from photo references, including the author as a child, her family, and real neighbors. Rendered the author’s garden with botanical accuracy based on multiple home visits. Delivered full book illustration work including front cover, back cover, and all interior pages; completed in three months. Available on Amazon.

Illustrator (Children’s Book) at Kimberly Austin — “Little Glory and the WHAM-DEMIC!”

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Digitally illustrated characters as real portrait likenesses in Procreate from photo references, including the author as a child, her daughter, husband, and real neighbors. Rendered the author’s real garden with botanical accuracy after multiple visits. Delivered full illustration package from concept to print-ready files, including front cover, back cover, and all interior pages. Completed in three months; available on Amazon.

Commissioned Portrait Painter

January 1, 2020 - Present

Provides ongoing private commissions for family and individual tribute and portrait work. Specializes in expressive portraiture intended to capture emotional depth, personality, and identity; supports public exhibition when permission is granted.

Illustrator — “I Am Me and You are You” & “Family Comes First” at Self-published for local elementary school, Puerto Aventuras, Mexico

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017

Illustrated all content as real portrait likenesses using Procreate photo references. Completed projects for local elementary school distribution; self-published by the author/producer. Includes front matter through print-ready internal book illustrations.

Senior Fashion Designer (Head Designer) at Arden B (Division of Wet Seal Inc.)

January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005

Served as head designer for the Arden B casual wear line. Evaluated key concepts and seasonal trends, and handled full design and development from concept through execution. Conducted domestic and international market research, participated in design department presentations, and prepared seasonal presentations including swatches, illustrations, and runway photo selections.

Senior Fashion Designer at GES Exportadores for Next UK

January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004

Led full product development from technical flat sketches through fit sample. Conducted extensive commercial research across London, Paris, Milan, and Florence, and participated in major European trade fairs. Sourced and selected fabrics and trims; built and maintained relationships with team members, suppliers, and clients in the UK. Met tight deadlines based on client needs during factory visits.

Commissioned Portrait Painter

January 1, 2000 - Present

Provides private commissions for families and individuals, specializing in expressive portraiture that captures emotional depth and personality. Also creates publicly exhibited tribute portrait projects honoring families who lost loved ones, with permission for public display.

Senior Fashion Designer at Omicron SRL

January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2002

Designed, illustrated, and supported collections for men’s and women’s wear, including “Free Globe” and women’s prêt-à-porter “D.Belfort.” Selected fabrics, patterns, and trims to meet desired aesthetics and quality standards. Supervised product development with a patternmaker through final fit approval. Managed a design-driven increase of 40% in annual turnover of sales over a three-year period.

Assistant Designer (Visual Art Studio) at Visual Art Studio (Florence, Italy)

January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1998

Assisted in design for the women’s collection “Mariano Del Sere,” served as an illustrator for collections, and supported fabric research and participation in fabric selection.