Hi! I’m Alyah, an American and Canadian award-winning illustrator and designer. I love bringing concepts to life, evoking feelings and telling visual stories in a vibrant, playful and intriguing approach. My world of creativity adapts to all types of media, working with a variety of clients on diverse projects spanning editorial, commercial, advertising, packaging, branding, and publishing. I use bright and contrasting colors, bold lines, fun and organic shapes and subtle textures to bring people, scenes, food, culture, or whatever subject I come across to life.
As long as I can remember, I loved creating. I didn’t go anywhere without a sketchbook, spending hours sketching clothes, dream homes, and my favorite: drawing people while making up their personality. My purpose and passion was clear, going on to graduate with a Bachelor of Design, aiding me in becoming a well-rounded and multi-disciplinary creative.
I love opportunities to create art that excites, educates, impacts and entertains others. I also know every word to every Seinfeld episode, and if I’m home there’s a 99% chance it’s on the TV.
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Yahoo / Penguin Random House / Los Angeles Times / The Ellen Degeneres Show / Bombay Sapphire / Pfizer / Sarasota Magazine / Roku / AARP / Moose Toys / University of Southern California / Charles Schwab / HBCU Prep School Publishing / Douglas Cosmetics / Plan International / Hillside Festival / 300 Entertainment / Bacardi / Hershey's / Ulta Beauty / Coca-Cola / Hasbro / Walmart
2023 - American Illustration 42
2023 - Bombay Sapphire Artwork Contest
2022 - Favourite Design Packaging Award
2021 - Canada Book Awards - Illustration
2018 - Adobe Design Awards Semifinalist - Commercial
2018 - Adobe Design Awards Semifinalist - Packaging
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