Lydia Pattison

Illustration BDes (Hons)

My focus is on making colourful and detailed illustrations that tell a story. I love getting to add fantasy elements to my art.

About

illustrated picture of girl with nose ring

I enjoy creating highly detailed artworks which is something I’ve learned not to get too carried away with. Using colours and composition to get across the right mood and atmosphere is something I try to do in each of my illustrations. I prefer to make my art digitally however I still love to experiment with traditional materials as well. My art style is still evolving which gives me the freedom to try different things and see what works for me.

I get inspired by different forms of storytelling such as graphic novels, films and music. I also take inspiration from fantasy, nature, fashion and day to day life. My range of interests helps me to be flexible when it comes to working with briefs.

I love doing illustrations for books and making those worlds come to life visually. I especially enjoy making comics and using sequential images to tell a story one image at a time.

In the near future I want to open my own online shop and sell my art.

DJCAD x V&A

A paper doll of a punk dressed up in tartan fashion. They are holding a green tartan guitar. An embroidered patch of tartan lips sticking it's tounge out. The packaging reads tartan punk embroydery patch.

Dress up paper doll and embroidered patch inspired by the V&A's Tartan exhibition.

Children's Book

Digital illustration of two blue bird flying over a pond with lily pads floating on the water. A third blue bird is standing at the edge of the pond. A basket is in the distance by some bushes.

A spread from my children's book about a baby bird learning to fly.

Penguin Book Cover Competition

Front cover of a band playing for a silhouetted crowd. The band are pink except the two singers who are orange. The back cover is an empty stage with silhouette instruments and no crowd.

I decided to illustrate a cover for Daisy Jones and the Six as I was inspired by music and concerts.

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