I’m Omeja Daniel Richard, a Ugandan illustrator with a passion for bringing stories to life through engaging visuals. Over the years I’ve collaborated with publishers, educational groups, NGOs, and government agencies to create illustrations for books, curricula, and health awareness materials. I excel at turning complex ideas into friendly, accessible visuals that support learning and development for learners of all ages. My work spans book illustration, visual notetaking, mural painting, and design for curricula and educational resources. I enjoy exploring diverse styles—from playful children's book art to clear, instructional illustrations—always aiming to communicate clearly and with warmth.

Omeja Daniel Richard

I’m Omeja Daniel Richard, a Ugandan illustrator with a passion for bringing stories to life through engaging visuals. Over the years I’ve collaborated with publishers, educational groups, NGOs, and government agencies to create illustrations for books, curricula, and health awareness materials. I excel at turning complex ideas into friendly, accessible visuals that support learning and development for learners of all ages. My work spans book illustration, visual notetaking, mural painting, and design for curricula and educational resources. I enjoy exploring diverse styles—from playful children's book art to clear, instructional illustrations—always aiming to communicate clearly and with warmth.

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I’m Omeja Daniel Richard, a Ugandan illustrator with a passion for bringing stories to life through engaging visuals. Over the years I’ve collaborated with publishers, educational groups, NGOs, and government agencies to create illustrations for books, curricula, and health awareness materials. I excel at turning complex ideas into friendly, accessible visuals that support learning and development for learners of all ages.

My work spans book illustration, visual notetaking, mural painting, and design for curricula and educational resources. I enjoy exploring diverse styles—from playful children’s book art to clear, instructional illustrations—always aiming to communicate clearly and with warmth.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator at Baroque Book Publishers Uganda
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Illustrated materials as a freelance illustrator for Baroque Book Publishers Uganda.
Permanent Illustrator at Mango Tree Educational Enterprise Uganda
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Served as a permanent illustrator; continued collaboration on freelance basis after 2015.
Illustrator at Uganda Children’s Writers and Illustrators Association
January 1, 2016 - Present
Joined and provided illustrations for the association; ongoing involvement.
Freelance Illustrator at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2016 - Present
Freelance illustrator for various clients; ongoing since 2016.
Illustrator at War Child Netherlands (Butterfly Works - Mango Tree)
February 1, 2018 - Present
Developed math game illustrations for Southern Sudan refugee children living in Uganda.
Illustrator at Save the Children (Apolou Project, Karamoja Sub-region)
June 1, 2018 - July 1, 2018
Illustrated for the Action Media project in Karamoja.
Illustrator at Niche Creatives
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Illustrated for upper primary books at New Vision Book Publishers; resumed in 2020 for lower secondary curriculum.
Illustrator at CDFU Uganda
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Illustrated SILC manual to assist Karamoja sub-region in saving and lending.
Illustrator at MUWRAP / Ministry of Health
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Illustrations for curriculum developed for peer-to-peer learning about HIV/AIDS and adolescent issues.
Visual Notetaker / Illustrator at UNICEF Uganda
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Visual notetaking for pediatric HIV advocacy consultation workshop.
Illustration Consultant at NARO
January 1, 2021 - Present
Contributed to DINU project materials and maize value chain development materials (2023).
Illustrator at Ministry of Health
January 1, 2023 - Present
Illustrated primary and secondary school readers on mental health, drug abuse, and teenage pregnancy.

Education

Bachelor of Industrial and Fine Arts at Makerere University
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education at Bombo Army S.S
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007

Qualifications

Uganda Certificate of Education
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2007

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services