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Hello, I'm Lou

I am a freelance illustrator specialising in editorial and advertising projects. My work incorporates conceptual, often witty ideas with a bold, colourful style. I enjoy working on topics such as mental wellbeing, health, sex and relationship, women's rights, and opinion pieces. In my free time, I am mentoring emerging talents, helping them to enter the industry. 

Other than drawing, my other passion is music. I can often be found at concerts, either in the audience as a fan, or working as a concert photographer for venues and bands. When I’m not doing any of the above, I like to spend my free time with traveling and exploring new countries, taking care of my plants, or getting lost in a book. 

Clients

The New York Times  /  Google Arts & Culture  /  The Washington Post  /  NPR  /  The New Statesman / Quanta Magazine  /  Glamour  /  The Big Issue  /  Forbes Hungary  /  Glug Magazine  /  Politico Europe  /  Breathe Magazine  /  Midwives Magazine  /  TAGEBUCH  /  HVG Pszichológia Magazin  /  Popshot Magazine  / The Covent Gardener  /  Like The Wind Magazine  /  Foyer Magazine  /  The Mayfarer  / Noema Magazine  / Realm Magazine  /  Telex  /  Zetland  /  Eradigm Consulting  /  Soil Heroes  /  COG Agency  /  Redactive Media Group, and many more...

Awards & recognitions

2024 - American Illustration Awards - Chosen Winner
2022 - 
Global Healthcare Illustration Awards - Shortlisted
2022 - World Illustration Awards - Longlisted Artist (Editorial / New Talent)

Mentoring

2023 • Mentoring at the Arena UK 

2024 - present • Mentoring emerging talents in my free time 

2025 • Mentoring at Portfolio Chats

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