Illustration styles are made up of peoples’ experiences, interests and the way that they see the world. For me, one … More
Author: Ottilia Stephens
30/30 Days of Illustration – Glad it’s All Over
When I was in my early teens, the series Trigger Happy TV was on in the UK. My parents watched … More
29/30 Days of Illustration – A Japanese Black Bear
I love painting animals. Continuing from my painting of the Japanese Macaques relaxing in their hot spring is a painting … More
28/30 Days of Illustration – Kawara Soba Sketch
When I was living in Yamaguchi Prefecture, to the south of Honshu in Japan, I always enjoyed trying the local … More
13/30 Days of Illustration – Grandad and I
Today’s drawing is an ink sketch of my grandad and I when I was about six. When I was little … More
27/30 Days of Illustration – Cherry Blossom Coffee & Pancakes
With spring finally upon us, I wanted to paint something to suit the season. Last year when I was living … More
26/30 Days of Illustration – Skier
As with the snowboarder illustration which I published just before this, the Skier was also inspired by the incredible stunts … More
12/30 Days of Illustration – Watching Koi Carp
Last year I took a trip to see the house of Thomas Glover, a British man who lived in Meiji … More
25/30 Days of Illustration – Snowboarder
Watching the Pyeonchang Winter Olympics 2018, I’ve been endlessly astonished at the amazing tricks of the snowboarders. Hurling themselves into … More
24/30 Days of Illustration – Camping in the Early Morning Sunshine
Whenever I go camping, I always get so cold and tired, but for some reason I keep going. I love … More