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I'm a self-taught illustrator, storyteller, and surface artist with a deep love for colour, emotion, and the beautiful chaos of being human. Through my brand freda lilly, I create playful yet heartfelt designs that reflect my own journey with CPTSD, neurodivergence, and healing through creativity. From snail limericks to emotional pixies, every piece I make is a little love letter to people who feel “too much.” I specialise in visual storytelling that combines fantasy, softness, and soul.…I'm a self-taught illustrator, storyteller, and surface artist with a deep love for colour, emotion, and the beautiful chaos of being human. Through my brand freda lilly, I create playful yet heartfelt designs that reflect my own journey with CPTSD, neurodivergence, and healing through creativity. From snail limericks to emotional pixies, every piece I make is a little love letter to people who feel “too much.” I specialise in visual storytelling that combines fantasy, softness, and soul.

Hannah Thornhill

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I'm a self-taught illustrator, storyteller, and surface artist with a deep love for colour, emotion, and the beautiful chaos of being human. Through my brand freda lilly, I create playful yet heartfelt designs that reflect my own journey with CPTSD, neurodivergence, and healing through creativity. From snail limericks to emotional pixies, every piece I make is a little love letter to people who feel “too much.” I specialise in visual storytelling that combines fantasy, softness, and soul.…I'm a self-taught illustrator, storyteller, and surface artist with a deep love for colour, emotion, and the beautiful chaos of being human. Through my brand freda lilly, I create playful yet heartfelt designs that reflect my own journey with CPTSD, neurodivergence, and healing through creativity. From snail limericks to emotional pixies, every piece I make is a little love letter to people who feel “too much.” I specialise in visual storytelling that combines fantasy, softness, and soul.

Available to hire

I’m a self-taught illustrator, storyteller, and surface artist with a deep love for colour, emotion, and the beautiful chaos of being human. Through my brand freda lilly, I create playful yet heartfelt designs that reflect my own journey with CPTSD, neurodivergence, and healing through creativity. From snail limericks to emotional pixies, every piece I make is a little love letter to people who feel “too much.” I specialise in visual storytelling that combines fantasy, softness, and soul.

Skills

Illustration

Surface Pattern Design

Product Design

Copywriting

Experience Level

Illustration

Expert

Surface Pattern Design

Expert

Product Design

Intermediate

Copywriting

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Illustrator, Founder at Freda Lilly

January 1, 2018 - Present

Built an art brand rooted in storytelling, emotional healing, and vibrant design. Created 100+ original surface patterns, characters, and themed collections. Featured on Spoonflower, Redbubble, Patternbank, and Patterned. Developed and launched product-ready concepts such as affirmation decks, greeting cards, mental health tools, zines, and calendars. Led social campaigns and storytelling content across multiple platforms. Crafted designs exploring themes of neurodivergence, trauma healing, identity, and nostalgia.