🌿 About Me 🇬🇧 Hi, I’m Savanna, an illustrator and painter with a lifelong love for animals, storytelling, and all things creative. I’ve always loved painting, from bugs to birds, from beloved pets to British wildlife, every living creature inspires me. I’m a bit of a homebody at heart, happiest when I’m surrounded by art supplies, cosy spaces, and (until recently) my lovely dog, who’ll always be a big part of my creative inspiration. I’m a versatile artist who enjoys exploring new styles and adapting to each brief — whether it’s for a children’s book, a front cover, or editorial illustration. While I dream of becoming a children’s book illustrator, I also love working on any project that brings stories and characters to life through art. If my work speaks to you, I’d love to hear from you, whether you’re an author, publisher, or creative studio looking for an illustrator to collaborate with. Let’s make something magical together. 🌸

🌿 About Me 🇬🇧 Hi, I’m Savanna, an illustrator and painter with a lifelong love for animals, storytelling, and all things creative. I’ve always loved painting, from bugs to birds, from beloved pets to British wildlife, every living creature inspires me. I’m a bit of a homebody at heart, happiest when I’m surrounded by art supplies, cosy spaces, and (until recently) my lovely dog, who’ll always be a big part of my creative inspiration. I’m a versatile artist who enjoys exploring new styles and adapting to each brief — whether it’s for a children’s book, a front cover, or editorial illustration. While I dream of becoming a children’s book illustrator, I also love working on any project that brings stories and characters to life through art. If my work speaks to you, I’d love to hear from you, whether you’re an author, publisher, or creative studio looking for an illustrator to collaborate with. Let’s make something magical together. 🌸

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🌿 About Me 🇬🇧
Hi, I’m Savanna, an illustrator and painter with a lifelong love for animals, storytelling, and all things creative. I’ve always loved painting, from bugs to birds, from beloved pets to British wildlife, every living creature inspires me.
I’m a bit of a homebody at heart, happiest when I’m surrounded by art supplies, cosy spaces, and (until recently) my lovely dog, who’ll always be a big part of my creative inspiration.
I’m a versatile artist who enjoys exploring new styles and adapting to each brief — whether it’s for a children’s book, a front cover, or editorial illustration. While I dream of becoming a children’s book illustrator, I also love working on any project that brings stories and characters to life through art.
If my work speaks to you, I’d love to hear from you, whether you’re an author, publisher, or creative studio looking for an illustrator to collaborate with.
Let’s make something magical together. 🌸

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Merchandise Artist at Get Ink
March 31, 2025 - August 8, 2025
Creating Logos, Artwork for Merch and Advertising

Education

Art and Design Foundation at West Kent College
September 2, 2016 - June 21, 2017
Art Scholarship at Woldingham School
September 18, 2009 - September 19, 2013
Art and Design Diploma at West Kent College
September 20, 2013 - June 17, 2016

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    uniE621 Watercolour Rabbit - Children’s Book Illustration
    This illustration features a gentle little rabbit, inspired by the timeless charm of traditional storybooks and the worlds of artists like Beatrix Potter. It represents the style I most love to create, soft, characterful, and full of warmth and story. This piece is completely hand-illustrated and watercoloured, bringing a cosy, nostalgic feel that’s perfect for children’s books, story collections, or whimsical editorial pieces. I’ve placed my watermark across the image to protect my work, all artwork is copyrighted and original. If you’re an author, publisher, or creative looking for book illustrations in this storybook style, I’d love to collaborate and bring your characters to life. This is exactly the kind of work I’m most passionate about, and I’m always open to discussing new projects. 🌿 illustrator watercolour watercolourillustrations childrensbookillustrator illustrator
    uniE621 Get Ink - Biker Skull T-Shirt Design
    This project was created for Get Ink, a tattoo booking system and enquiry platform. I designed a bold skull illustration wearing a classic biker helmet to capture a rebellious, tattoo-inspired aesthetic that fits perfectly with the brand’s identity. The goal was to give it that authentic “biker vibe”, something edgy, eye-catching, and representative of tattoo culture. The artwork was used on T-shirts and branded merchandise for conventions and events, giving the company a strong visual identity that resonates with both tattoo artists and enthusiasts. The team at Get Ink were really happy with the final result and felt it perfectly reflected their vision and audience. illustrator branding designer logo
    uniE621 Wilbur and Friends - Front Cover
    Front Cover Illustration – Book by Howard Ball – Illustrated by Savanna Metcalfe I’m delighted to share the illustrated front-cover artwork I created for the book by Howard Ball, executive producer of the film A Street Cat Named Bob 2016. This project holds a special place in my heart — the story features a beloved dog who has been part of our family’s life, and my own dogs also appear among the illustrations. As the illustrator, I brought to life their personalities and the warmth of our connection through the cover design. The book has been published and is available via outlets such as Waterstones and WH Smith (also searchable on Amazon). Please note: this artwork is copyrighted and remains my intellectual property. illustrator Childrensbookillustrator digitalillustrations
    uniE621 Freddy Fox - Woodland Birthday Party
    Woodland Birthday Party – Illustrated Children’s Story by Savanna Metcalfe This is a very special project close to my heart, a story I wrote and illustrated myself. It follows a group of woodland creatures who all come together to celebrate a birthday party in the forest. Each page was lovingly drawn and brought to life with soft, storybook-inspired details that capture the magic of friendship, kindness, and nature. As both the author and illustrator, I poured my love for animals and cosy woodland themes into this book. It’s full of charm, character, and warmth, the kind of story I would have adored as a child. To protect my work, watermarks and my name appear across the images. This piece is fully copyrighted and all rights remain with me. Perfect for anyone who loves children’s book illustration, whimsical art, or woodland-inspired storytelling. 🌿🦊🐰🎂 illustrator childrensbookillustrator digitalillustrator
    uniE621 Pizza T-Shirt Design for Get Ink
    For this Project, I collaborated with Get Ink once again to create a bold and playful pizza - inspired T-shirt design that ties with their tattoo inspired merch collection. The brief was to create something instantly eye catching, blending tattoo flash style with a slice of personality - literally. The client loved the balance of tattoo culture meets comfort food, and the t-shirt has become a standout piece in their merch line. Illustrator PizzaArt CreativeBranding FreelanceIllustrator MerchDesign TattooInspired Merchandise TshirtDesign branding designer logo
    uniE621 Beach Skull Beer Mats for Get Ink
    For this project, I was commissioned by Get Ink to create a design for their beet mets featuring a unique beach themed skull. The brief was to design something that captured surfer boy vibes while still reflecting the edgy tattoo inspired aesthetic that aligns with the Get Ink's brand. This project combined my love for illustration, tattoo culture and brand story telling, resulting in a piece that feels both collectible and commercial. illustration freelanceillustrator BrandDesign DigitalArt CreativeBranding PackagingDesign MerchDesign