About Alexandra Elliot
Children's Book Illustrator
If you’ve found your way to my corner of the internet, welcome! I’m Alex and I’m an experienced freelance children’s illustrator originally from the UK, now bringing stories to life from my studio in the French Alps.
Let’s create some magic together
Since entering the world of children’s design over 15 years ago, I’ve partnered with all sorts of clients, from book illustration for publishers like Cricket Media and Page Publications, to editorial and product illustration for the likes of Sainsbury’s and Next.
I’ve illustrated puzzles, magazine features, flash cards, toys, greeting cards and more. Though nowadays, I’ve honed my specialism to board books for ages 0-3 and picture books for ages 3-7. Being a mother to three children myself, I know just how important storytime can be – so it brings me a lot of joy to craft funny and engaging characters that create these moments of family connection, time and time again!
So, whether you’re a publishing house, a self-publishing writer or an Editorial Director, if you’ve got a meaningful story or message that you’re ready to bring to life in pictures, I’d love to hear from you.
Why work with me?
I’ve over 15 years of experience in the industry. I understand your processes and how to deliver exactly what you need, exactly when you need it.
I believe communication is key to a good working relationship! I’ll be sure to stay in touch at every step of the project.
True collaboration is important to me, so I will always be open and adaptable to your feedback and ideas.
I have many clients that commission me over and over again. They love my style and they say I’m easy to work with – which I take as a huge compliment.
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"Working with Alexandra has been a privilege."
“Her talent, professionalism, and collaborative spirit have added tremendous value to the project. One of the most remarkable aspects of working with Alexandra is her ability to transform concepts and ideas into visually captivating illustrations. Communication with Alexandra was always smooth and efficient. Without hesitation, I would recommend Alexandra to anyone seeking an illustrator who can bring a creative vision to life but also make the entire process an unforgettable journey.”
— Alison Mihata, Happy Path Learning
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"“I love working with Alex! She's just so reliable, easy to work with, committed and nice."
“And that's not even mentioning her brilliant, gorgeous work! She will absolutely always remain in SPANA's address book and we will be an excellent reference for future colleagues.”
— Christelle Chenard, Society for the Protection of Animals in North Africa
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"My team and I felt the artwork was so happy and active!"
“The color palette looked great. It's been a pleasure working with Alexandra and I will definitely work with her on future projects.”
— Shavan Spears, Ladybug Magazine, Cricket Media Ltd.
Get to know me
I’ve always loved the mountains. Since moving here in 2014, I’ve spent my weekends skiing, hiking, running, stand-up paddleboarding on the lakes and generally enjoying the outdoor life with my family.
I dream of writing and illustrating my own series of books! It’s something I’m gradually working on in the background between family life and client projects.
I graduated in Textile Design from Nottingham Trent University originally, and later went on to study Illustration at London University of Arts.
I get tonnes of creative inspiration from the wildlife and landscape of the Alps. It’s a wonderful place to be a children’s illustrator.
If you’re curious about my illustration process – I typically start by sketching using pen and pencils. Then I scan drawings into Photoshop, where I colour and manipulate them using a Wacom tablet.
I’m proud to say that my personal values well-and-truly translate into my work and approach. They are family, kindness, optimism, joy and creativity.
Do we have any in common?