Chloe Crimmins

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I'm a UK-based illustrator specialising in hyper-realistic, emotionally resonant artwork.

About

I’m a UK-based illustrator specialising in hyper-realistic, emotionally resonant artwork. With a strong foundation in anatomy, lighting, and colour theory, l create detailed portraits, immersive environments, and concept-driven illustrations using both Procreate and traditional media. My experience spans mural commissions, climate activism campaigns, and collaborative set design.
I’m passionate about visual storytelling and committed to delivering high-quality, deadline-driven work that connects with audiences on a deeper level.

  • Joined July 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Government
  • Other
  • Consumer Goods

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Projects · 7

Work in progress - pet portrait

Work in progress - realistic royal dog portrait commission using procreate. petportrait illustrator

  • Freelance Digital Illustrator
‘Strings of self perception, trapped in reflection; the marionette of the mind’

Exploring Batsford Prize 2024 theme ‘gravity’, illustrated here is my submission which focuses on the mental body dysmorphia. The theme ‘Gravity’ serves as a backbone to this project: this gravitational distortion can feel as though one’s thoughts are controlled by their obsession with their appearance, similar to how a puppet is controlled by strings, which is the metaphor here. realism digitalart illustration

  • Illustrator
Polar Bear Mural

Mural painting designed for Cardiff Council - transforming mundane electrical boxes to bring a smile to the public. acrylicpaint muralartist

  • Artist
Carmalite Prize illustration for ‘Where The Sky Meets The Sea’

Illustrated for the Carmalite Prize, here a page entry of my interpretation of the children’s book ‘Where The Sky Meets The Sea’. This illustration is a combination of traditional mediums for the otter and digital mediums to create the atmospheric background. illustrator childrensbookillustration freelance

  • Illustrator
Creative Conscience Awards

Created a hand-drawn illustration series showing marine animals entangled in plastic by human hands, highlighting the impact of littering on ocean life. The project used realism and symbolism to provoke empathy and raise awareness of environmental harm. illustrator realism traditionalillustrations digitalillustrations

  • Illustrator

Work experience· 14 roles

Illustrator (Freelance/Projects) · Welsh National OperaDec 2024 – Jul 2025 · 8 mos

Illustrated visual concepts for stage set design (2024). Delivered highly detailed images and collaborated with creative teams to develop stage visualization.

Illustrator (Freelance) · Cardiff CouncilDec 2024 – Jul 2025 · 8 mos

Designed and executed a public mural on an electrical box in Cardiff Bay, demonstrating planning, public artwork execution, and collaboration with local authorities throughout the project. Additionally illustrated protest flags and tattoo art for Music Declares Emergency at Immersed Festival (2022) promoting climate action, and collaborated with Welsh National Opera (2024) illustrating visual concepts for stage set design.

Illustrator Collaborator · Welsh National OperaDec 2024 – Jul 2025 · 8 mos

Illustrated visual concepts for stage set design as part of a collaboration.

Illustrator · Welsh National OperaDec 2024 – Jul 2025 · 8 mos
Work Placement Artist · Cardiff CouncilDec 2023 – Jul 2025 · 1 yr 8 mos
Work placement Artist · Cardiff CouncilDec 2023 – Jul 2025 · 1 yr 8 mos
Illustrator · Cardiff CouncilDec 2023 – Jul 2025 · 1 yr 8 mos
Illustrator · Music Declares Emergency at Immersed FestivalDec 2022 – Jul 2025 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Education· 16

Bachelor of Arts · University of South Wales2021 – 2024
Diploma · Coleg y Cymoedd Nantgarw2020 – 2021
A Levels · St Martins School2018 – 2020
GCSEs · St Martin’s Comprehensive School2013 – 2018

Certifications and awards

BA (Hons) Illustration University of South Wales, 2024 Graduated with Upper Second Class Honours2021 – 2024

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