Hi, I'm Susan Eldridge, an editorial illustrator and content writer based in Laval near Montreal. I write human-centered stories and articles that invite readers to step outside of the box. I lean heavily on my extensive experience in drawing, painting, and creative writing to blend intriguing storylines with striking illustrations that explore both mainstream and fringe interests. My wandering travels and experiences supply me with a bottomless well of inspirational ideas that I draw from to bring fresh perspectives to tired topics.

Susan Eldridge

Hi, I'm Susan Eldridge, an editorial illustrator and content writer based in Laval near Montreal. I write human-centered stories and articles that invite readers to step outside of the box. I lean heavily on my extensive experience in drawing, painting, and creative writing to blend intriguing storylines with striking illustrations that explore both mainstream and fringe interests. My wandering travels and experiences supply me with a bottomless well of inspirational ideas that I draw from to bring fresh perspectives to tired topics.

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Hi, I’m Susan Eldridge, an editorial illustrator and content writer based in Laval near Montreal. I write human-centered stories and articles that invite readers to step outside of the box.
I lean heavily on my extensive experience in drawing, painting, and creative writing to blend intriguing storylines with striking illustrations that explore both mainstream and fringe interests.
My wandering travels and experiences supply me with a bottomless well of inspirational ideas that I draw from to bring fresh perspectives to tired topics.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent

Work Experience

Illustrator | Writer at Low Entropy Foundation
July 31, 2021 - Present
Authored 15+ human-centered articles and 10+ analytical opinion pieces for Likeness Magazine, including 5+ inspirational short stories challenging contemporary and historical stereotypes. Explored topics such as parenting, social media, mental health, and corporate culture using accessible language and empathetic reasoning. Expanded Foundation visibility by contributing to nationwide online support groups during the COVID pandemic, participating in podcasts, and writing workshops. Created 10+ digital illustrations and shot 5+ arthouse photographs to accompany various content, working closely with editorial and design teams to proofread, adjust images, and fact-check content.
Illustrator | Layout Artist at TuriPieces
September 28, 2020 - July 9, 2025
Designed unique layouts punctuated by striking illustrations, transforming fabric scraps into narrational collages for children’s poetry. Wrote quirky short stories accompanied by linocut prints for publishers Grund, Hachette FR., and Editions Trois Orangers (Paris, FR). Created a 5-page web campaign collaboration between Patagonia U.S.A. and Greta Thunberg, writing copy, sizing text, choosing fonts, and scaling images. Illustrated 20+ technical diagrams and 48+ ink and watercolour drawings for Annick Press Publishing, which sold more than 20,000+ copies in North America and Denmark.
Illustrator | Writer at Low Entropy Foundation
August 1, 2021 - Present
Authored over 15 human-centered articles and 10+ analytical opinion pieces for Likeness Magazine, focusing on trending social issues. Wrote 5+ inspirational short stories exploring stereotypes. Covered topics like parenting, social media, mental health, and corporate culture using accessible language and empathetic reasoning to engage readers. Expanded foundation’s visibility by contributing personal anecdotes to a nationwide online support group during COVID-19, participated in podcasts and writing workshops. Created 10+ digital illustrations and 5 customized arthouse photographs for blogs and articles, adhering to technical requirements. Worked with editorial and graphic design teams to proofread and fact-check content, and adjust images.
Illustrator | Layout Artist at TuriPieces
September 1, 2020 - July 11, 2025
Designed unique layouts and punchy illustrations for narrational collages introducing children to syllabic-based poetry. Wrote and produced quirky short stories and linocut prints for French publishers Grund, Hachette FR., and Editions Trois Orangers. Designed a 5-page web campaign in collaboration with Patagonia U.S.A. and Greta Thunberg, including copywriting and scaling text, fonts, and images. Illustrated over 20 technical diagrams and nearly 50 drawings for an Annick Press publication “You Won’t Believe Your Eyes,” which sold more than 20,000 copies in North America and Denmark.

Education

Diploma at Ontario College of Art & Design
September 2, 2000 - July 1, 2004
Drawing and Painting
Certificate at Sheridan College
January 11, 1995 - July 11, 1996
Graphic Design
Degree at Concordia University
September 10, 2020 - May 5, 2026
Major in Creative Writing, Minor in English Lit.
Diploma at Ontario College of Art & Design
January 1, 2010 - July 11, 2025

Qualifications

Digital Storytelling in the Commercial Landscape
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Campaign creation, Layout and Design course
A-Level Study Boost: The Creative Process
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Creative Writing Study course
Adobe Illustrator
September 11, 2019 - December 15, 2019
Myths and Fairytales
April 2, 2021 - July 11, 2021
Analysis and Creative Writing course
Digital Storytelling in the Commercial Landscape
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
A-Level Study Boost: The Creative Process
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Myths and Fairytales
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Adobe Illustrator
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Consumer Goods, Professional Services