🌿 About Me 🇬🇧🌿 Hi, I’m Savanna, an illustrator and painter based in the UK, with a deep love for animals, storytelling, and creating work that feels gentle, emotional, and full of life. I’ve been drawing and painting for as long as I can remember, inspired by everything from insects and birds to beloved pets and British wildlife. I’m now focusing my practice fully on illustration, with a strong ambition to work within children’s publishing and character led storytelling. I’m especially drawn to creating artwork for children’s books, where imagination, warmth, and emotional connection come together to shape meaningful stories. Alongside this, I enjoy working across a range of illustration projects, including editorial, product design, and character based briefs. I like adapting my style to suit each story while keeping a consistent focus on detail, personality, and narrative. I’m happiest when I’m creating, surrounded by sketchbooks, paint, and ideas, and I’m always open to collaborating with authors, publishers, and creative teams who are looking to bring characters and stories to life through illustration. Painting commissions are also open If my work resonates with you, I’d love to hear from you. 🌸…🌿 About Me 🇬🇧🌿 Hi, I’m Savanna, an illustrator and painter based in the UK, with a deep love for animals, storytelling, and creating work that feels gentle, emotional, and full of life. I’ve been drawing and painting for as long as I can remember, inspired by everything from insects and birds to beloved pets and British wildlife. I’m now focusing my practice fully on illustration, with a strong ambition to work within children’s publishing and character led storytelling. I’m especially drawn to creating artwork for children’s books, where imagination, warmth, and emotional connection come together to shape meaningful stories. Alongside this, I enjoy working across a range of illustration projects, including editorial, product design, and character based briefs. I like adapting my style to suit each story while keeping a consistent focus on detail, personality, and narrative. I’m happiest when I’m creating, surrounded by sketchbooks, paint, and ideas, and I’m always open to collaborating with authors, publishers, and creative teams who are looking to bring characters and stories to life through illustration. Painting commissions are also open If my work resonates with you, I’d love to hear from you. 🌸WWW…
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🌿 About Me 🇬🇧🌿 Hi, I’m Savanna, an illustrator and painter based in the UK, with a deep love for animals, storytelling, and creating work that feels gentle, emotional, and full of life. I’ve been drawing and painting for as long as I can remember, inspired by everything from insects and birds to beloved pets and British wildlife. I’m now focusing my practice fully on illustration, with a strong ambition to work within children’s publishing and character led storytelling. I’m especially drawn to creating artwork for children’s books, where imagination, warmth, and emotional connection come together to shape meaningful stories. Alongside this, I enjoy working across a range of illustration projects, including editorial, product design, and character based briefs. I like adapting my style to suit each story while keeping a consistent focus on detail, personality, and narrative. I’m happiest when I’m creating, surrounded by sketchbooks, paint, and ideas, and I’m always open to collaborating with authors, publishers, and creative teams who are looking to bring characters and stories to life through illustration. Painting commissions are also open If my work resonates with you, I’d love to hear from you. 🌸…🌿 About Me 🇬🇧🌿 Hi, I’m Savanna, an illustrator and painter based in the UK, with a deep love for animals, storytelling, and creating work that feels gentle, emotional, and full of life. I’ve been drawing and painting for as long as I can remember, inspired by everything from insects and birds to beloved pets and British wildlife. I’m now focusing my practice fully on illustration, with a strong ambition to work within children’s publishing and character led storytelling. I’m especially drawn to creating artwork for children’s books, where imagination, warmth, and emotional connection come together to shape meaningful stories. Alongside this, I enjoy working across a range of illustration projects, including editorial, product design, and character based briefs. I like adapting my style to suit each story while keeping a consistent focus on detail, personality, and narrative. I’m happiest when I’m creating, surrounded by sketchbooks, paint, and ideas, and I’m always open to collaborating with authors, publishers, and creative teams who are looking to bring characters and stories to life through illustration. Painting commissions are also open If my work resonates with you, I’d love to hear from you. 🌸WWWW…
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🌿 About Me 🇬🇧🌿
Hi, I’m Savanna, an illustrator and painter based in the UK, with a deep love for animals, storytelling, and creating work that feels gentle, emotional, and full of life. I’ve been drawing and painting for as long as I can remember, inspired by everything from insects and birds to beloved pets and British wildlife.
I’m now focusing my practice fully on illustration, with a strong ambition to work within children’s publishing and character led storytelling. I’m especially drawn to creating artwork for children’s books, where imagination, warmth, and emotional connection come together to shape meaningful stories.
Alongside this, I enjoy working across a range of illustration projects, including editorial, product design, and character based briefs. I like adapting my style to suit each story while keeping a consistent focus on detail, personality, and narrative.
I’m happiest when I’m creating, surrounded by sketchbooks, paint, and ideas, and I’m always open to collaborating with authors, publishers, and creative teams who are looking to bring characters and stories to life through illustration.
Painting commissions are also open
If my work resonates with you, I’d love to hear from you. 🌸
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Merchandise Artist at Get Ink
March 31, 2025 - August 8, 2025Creating Logos, Artwork for Merch and Advertising
Education
Art and Design Foundation at West Kent College
September 2, 2016 - June 21, 2017Art Scholarship at Woldingham School
September 18, 2009 - September 19, 2013Art and Design Diploma at West Kent College
September 20, 2013 - June 17, 2016Qualifications
Industry Experience
Professional Services
Tattoo
This is an example of the sort of work that I provide at my studio. I’m a tattoo artist by trade, and I love to do fun, character led artwork. I love to do statement pieces and eye-catching work. illustrator designer…This is an example of the sort of work that I provide at my studio. I’m a tattoo artist by trade, and I love to do fun, character led artwork. I love to do statement pieces and eye-catching work. illustrator designerWW…
Pet portrait for a client
I painted a clients dog who had unfortunately passed away. I was provided with a photo and this is the painting that I produced. They were incredibly happy with it, as am I. I love painting pet portraits. illustrator artist painter…I painted a clients dog who had unfortunately passed away. I was provided with a photo and this is the painting that I produced. They were incredibly happy with it, as am I. I love painting pet portraits. illustrator artist painterWW…
Lion Painting for a client 50 “ Canvas
This is a painting that I did for a client. They wanted a lion painted in mono chrome to go with the decor in the new house. I used acrylic and oil paint. I used a 50“ x 50“ canvas. It’s very much a statement piece. I really enjoyed painting this. Given the opportunity I could paint every day, especially this theme.…This is a painting that I did for a client. They wanted a lion painted in mono chrome to go with the decor in the new house. I used acrylic and oil paint. I used a 50“ x 50“ canvas. It’s very much a statement piece. I really enjoyed painting this. Given the opportunity I could paint every day, especially this theme.WW…
Illustration - Happy Place
This is an illustration that I did during lockdown. I drew it using Procreate, which is a program that I really enjoy, I primarily use this program to create majority of my work, I’m very comfortable using this program. illustrator…This is an illustration that I did during lockdown. I drew it using Procreate, which is a program that I really enjoy, I primarily use this program to create majority of my work, I’m very comfortable using this program. illustratorWW…
Artwork for Merchandise
This project features a T-shirt design created for a tattoo brand, showcased here as a lifestyle product shot on a model. The illustration depicts a whimsical fox and rabbit interacting harmoniously, designed to feel soft, playful, and visually engaging while still translating clearly onto wearable merchandise.
The artwork was developed with print and apparel in mind, focusing on strong composition, clear linework, and a balanced use of negative space to ensure the design works effectively on fabric. A secondary view of the design is also included within the portfolio, showing additional placement and detail.
This piece reflects my interest in creating character-led illustrations that feel storytelling-driven while remaining suitable for real-world product application.…This project features a T-shirt design created for a tattoo brand, showcased here as a lifestyle product shot on a model. The illustration depicts a whimsical fox and rabbit interacting harmoniously, designed to feel soft, playful, and visually engaging while still translating clearly onto wearable merchandise.
The artwork was developed with print and apparel in mind, focusing on strong composition, clear linework, and a balanced use of negative space to ensure the design works effectively on fabric. A secondary view of the design is also included within the portfolio, showing additional placement and detail.
This piece reflects my interest in creating character-led illustrations that feel storytelling-driven while remaining suitable for real-world product application.WW…
Fox and Rabbit Merchandise
This project features a T-shirt design created for a tattoo brand, showcased here as a lifestyle product shot on a model. The illustration depicts a whimsical fox and rabbit interacting harmoniously, designed to feel soft, playful, and visually engaging while still translating clearly onto wearable merchandise.
The artwork was developed with print and apparel in mind, focusing on strong composition, clear linework, and a balanced use of negative space to ensure the design works effectively on fabric. A secondary view of the design is also included within the portfolio, showing additional placement and detail.
This piece reflects my interest in creating character-led illustrations that feel storytelling-driven while remaining suitable for real-world product application. illustrator designer…This project features a T-shirt design created for a tattoo brand, showcased here as a lifestyle product shot on a model. The illustration depicts a whimsical fox and rabbit interacting harmoniously, designed to feel soft, playful, and visually engaging while still translating clearly onto wearable merchandise.
The artwork was developed with print and apparel in mind, focusing on strong composition, clear linework, and a balanced use of negative space to ensure the design works effectively on fabric. A secondary view of the design is also included within the portfolio, showing additional placement and detail.
This piece reflects my interest in creating character-led illustrations that feel storytelling-driven while remaining suitable for real-world product application. illustrator designerWW…
Sleepover podcast illustration
This illustration was created as cover artwork for a podcast focused on witchy themes, spooky storytelling, and paranormal discussion. The concept featured two hosts as illustrated characters, alongside their pets, to create a personalised and recognisable visual identity for the show.
The artwork was designed to reflect their personalities and interests, including their favourite drinks and the relaxed “spill the tea” style tone of the podcast. The aim was to create a warm but slightly eerie atmosphere that suited the mix of cosy conversation and supernatural themes.
This project was developed with a focus on character design, storytelling, and creating a strong visual identity suitable for use across podcast platforms such as Spotify. illustrator logo branding…This illustration was created as cover artwork for a podcast focused on witchy themes, spooky storytelling, and paranormal discussion. The concept featured two hosts as illustrated characters, alongside their pets, to create a personalised and recognisable visual identity for the show.
The artwork was designed to reflect their personalities and interests, including their favourite drinks and the relaxed “spill the tea” style tone of the podcast. The aim was to create a warm but slightly eerie atmosphere that suited the mix of cosy conversation and supernatural themes.
This project was developed with a focus on character design, storytelling, and creating a strong visual identity suitable for use across podcast platforms such as Spotify. illustrator logo brandingWW…
Merchandise Artwork for Kris Star - Youtuber
This project involved creating a YouTube banner and merchandise artwork for a content creator based in the United States known for her paranormal and ghost hunting content. The brief was to develop a strong visual identity that reflected her interest in the supernatural, including themes such as haunted locations, aliens, and unexplained phenomena.
The final design features a stylised skeleton positioned above a haunted house, incorporating her chosen wording and branding to create a cohesive look across her online presence and merchandise store. The artwork was designed to translate across multiple formats, including YouTube branding and apparel such as hoodies, jumpers, and T-shirts.
The goal of the piece was to create a bold but recognisable aesthetic that reflects her spooky, investigative content while maintaining a clean and merch-friendly composition suitable for print and digital use.
https://www.twine.net/signin illustrator branding designer logo…This project involved creating a YouTube banner and merchandise artwork for a content creator based in the United States known for her paranormal and ghost hunting content. The brief was to develop a strong visual identity that reflected her interest in the supernatural, including themes such as haunted locations, aliens, and unexplained phenomena.
The final design features a stylised skeleton positioned above a haunted house, incorporating her chosen wording and branding to create a cohesive look across her online presence and merchandise store. The artwork was designed to translate across multiple formats, including YouTube branding and apparel such as hoodies, jumpers, and T-shirts.
The goal of the piece was to create a bold but recognisable aesthetic that reflects her spooky, investigative content while maintaining a clean and merch-friendly composition suitable for print and digital use.
https://www.twine.net/signin illustrator branding designer logoWW…
Freddy Fox - Children’s Book
This is a book that I wrote and Illustrated myself. This is the front cover of my own book. illustrator childrensbookillustrator…This is a book that I wrote and Illustrated myself. This is the front cover of my own book. illustrator childrensbookillustratorWW…
Tshirt Logo Merchandise for Get Ink
I created this design for Get Ink, which is a well-known tattoo booking system company. These T-shirts are taken to convention, given to artists who who sign up to the booking system. Sponsored artists, and sold to the general public.
My client wanted a biker themed skull.…I created this design for Get Ink, which is a well-known tattoo booking system company. These T-shirts are taken to convention, given to artists who who sign up to the booking system. Sponsored artists, and sold to the general public.
My client wanted a biker themed skull.WW…
BUTTERLUXE coffee logo for Tattoo after-care
This project was a full concept and design collaboration for a well known tattoo aftercare brand, where I developed the complete visual identity and merchandise artwork. The design features a signature character illustration of a skull resting in a cot surrounded by coffee beans, playfully reflecting the coffee scented theme of the product range.
I was responsible for the full creative direction including the logo integration, illustration style, and product application across the packaging and promotional items. My initials from Willow Studio are subtly included within the design as part of my artist signature.
This piece reflects my approach to storytelling through illustration, combining character driven concepts with bold but playful branding, and I really enjoy creating work that translates into real world products and merchandise.…This project was a full concept and design collaboration for a well known tattoo aftercare brand, where I developed the complete visual identity and merchandise artwork. The design features a signature character illustration of a skull resting in a cot surrounded by coffee beans, playfully reflecting the coffee scented theme of the product range.
I was responsible for the full creative direction including the logo integration, illustration style, and product application across the packaging and promotional items. My initials from Willow Studio are subtly included within the design as part of my artist signature.
This piece reflects my approach to storytelling through illustration, combining character driven concepts with bold but playful branding, and I really enjoy creating work that translates into real world products and merchandise.WW…
BUTTERLUXE Coffee Skull Aftercare Design
This project was a full concept and design collaboration for a well known tattoo aftercare brand, where I developed the complete visual identity and merchandise artwork. The design features a signature character illustration of a skull surrounded by coffee beans, playfully reflecting the coffee scented theme of the product range.
I was responsible for the full creative direction including the logo integration, illustration style, and product application across the packaging and promotional items. My initials from Willow Studio are subtly included within the design as part of my artist signature.
This piece reflects my approach to storytelling through illustration, combining character driven concepts with bold but playful branding, and I really enjoy creating work that translates into real world products and merchandise. illustrator branding designer graphicdesigner logo…This project was a full concept and design collaboration for a well known tattoo aftercare brand, where I developed the complete visual identity and merchandise artwork. The design features a signature character illustration of a skull surrounded by coffee beans, playfully reflecting the coffee scented theme of the product range.
I was responsible for the full creative direction including the logo integration, illustration style, and product application across the packaging and promotional items. My initials from Willow Studio are subtly included within the design as part of my artist signature.
This piece reflects my approach to storytelling through illustration, combining character driven concepts with bold but playful branding, and I really enjoy creating work that translates into real world products and merchandise. illustrator branding designer graphicdesigner logoWW…
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