I'm an illustrator, comic artist, character artist and background artist from London. I make character-led illustrations with soft line work, analogous colour, and a strong narrative instinct for brands, publications and education. I'm known for my flexibility in style, depiction of queer couples and women. Clients include: Everyone's Invited · London Archives · University of Cambridge · Daikon* Zine · Gal-Dem · Spectrum Boutique Journal · Ramona Magazine · The University of Reading · GenPol · Girlzine. · Life Continues After…

Elyssa

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I'm an illustrator, comic artist, character artist and background artist from London. I make character-led illustrations with soft line work, analogous colour, and a strong narrative instinct for brands, publications and education. I'm known for my flexibility in style, depiction of queer couples and women. Clients include: Everyone's Invited · London Archives · University of Cambridge · Daikon* Zine · Gal-Dem · Spectrum Boutique Journal · Ramona Magazine · The University of Reading · GenPol · Girlzine. · Life Continues After…

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I’m an illustrator, comic artist, character artist and background artist from London.

I make character-led illustrations with soft line work, analogous colour, and a strong narrative instinct for brands, publications and education. I’m known for my flexibility in style, depiction of queer couples and women.

Clients include:
Everyone’s Invited · London Archives · University of Cambridge · Daikon* Zine · Gal-Dem · Spectrum Boutique Journal · Ramona Magazine · The University of Reading · GenPol · Girlzine. · Life Continues After

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Language

English
Fluent
Japanese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator and Artist at Self employed
August 1, 2015 - Present
Over a decade of commissioned illustration for cultural institutions, editorial publications, and arts organisations. Work spans narrative illustration, editorial imagery, paintings, and visual identity — produced to brief and to deadline across a broad range of clients and contexts.

Education

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Qualifications

BA(Hons) Illustration
October 1, 2013 - August 1, 2015
Level 3 Award in Education and Training
February 1, 2023 - November 30, 2024

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Other, Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Non-Profit Organization
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    Created a celebratory queer digital painting of two sapphic lovers reclaiming space, living joyfully and and embracing nature. illustrator illustration…
    uniE621 Consultant and Course Lead - Comic Creation - Capital City College Group
    Was commissioned to design and create a 12 session short course for adult learners on the topic of Comic Creation. Created a robust scheme of work guiding learners with varying levels of artistic experience through an exploration of comics. We covered the history, how to write them, how to draw them, how to use The Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign) and how to use Clip Studio Paint. I successfully supported the adult learners to create comics and build their confidence. illustrator…
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