Hi! I’m Lizzie, an illustrator based in Cambridge, UK. I love creating playful worlds filled with cosy colours, happy characters, and a touch of nostalgia. My art aims to feel warm, fun, and full of personality. From dreamy zines to exciting collaborations with big brands like Dr Martens, I strive to create work that captures the imagination of my viewers.

Lizzie Ells

Hi! I’m Lizzie, an illustrator based in Cambridge, UK. I love creating playful worlds filled with cosy colours, happy characters, and a touch of nostalgia. My art aims to feel warm, fun, and full of personality. From dreamy zines to exciting collaborations with big brands like Dr Martens, I strive to create work that captures the imagination of my viewers.

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Hi! I’m Lizzie, an illustrator based in Cambridge, UK. I love creating playful worlds filled with cosy colours, happy characters, and a touch of nostalgia. My art aims to feel warm, fun, and full of personality. From dreamy zines to exciting collaborations with big brands like Dr Martens, I strive to create work that captures the imagination of my viewers.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Free-lance Illustrator at Dr Martens
January 2, 2023 - January 6, 2025
Creating illustrations for various internal editorials. Stylized portraits for global leadership team and educational hero illustrations for training packs

Education

BA Illustration at Open University of the Arts UK
January 1, 2019 - January 3, 2028
Studying for an illustration degree with OCA in equivalent of final year study

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Retail, Non-Profit Organization, Real Estate & Construction
    paper Zines for Children!

    Meet Howton! The big yellow space yeti. Follow Howton as he navigates his way around Earth, meeting new creatures, helping his neighbours and just generally being a helpful sweetheart.

    paper Recent work Portfolio 2024
    A round-up of recent work. Let me know what you think :) resume pdf illustrator
    uniE621 Editorial Illustration Dr Martens 60th Anniversary
    conceptdesign and final illustration for Dr Martens 60th anniversary magazine. This piece was inspired by the grassroots music venues that bred communities of working-class misfits and rebels. illustrator designer
    uniE621 Dr Martens PLC Digital Portraits
    I've worked with Dr Martens PLC for several years on different projects. To establish a more personal approach from directors to employees Docs commission me to create portraits of their Global Leadership Team.