Hi! I'm Amanda Lima, a freelance illustrator and designer, working in vector, digital painting and paper.
I create vibrant and engaging illustrations focused on storytelling. From illustrated books to brand illustration and games, my work has helped brands tell their stories with lots of color and impossible anatomy.
But where in the world is Amanda Lima?
Based in Brazil (mostly) but working remotely for the entire word since 2015. Every time zone is welcome!
And what type of illustrator is she? How long has she been doing this?
She's a character designer, book and brand illustrator and printed media enthusiast with over 10 years of experience working with global brands.
Ok, ok. And what do her illustrations look like?
Her style is graphic, vibrant and detailed. She likes to explore patterns and textures that can contribute to the story and visual draw of each piece. Her work is inspired by themes of travel, food and culture and she loves a good research into the history of a subject and turning her findings into fun details for audiences to explore.
And what tools does she use to achieve that?
She always begins with pencil and paper, she feels that's the least constraining way to get ideas flowing. She might use procreate for drawing clean up and refinements, but final pieces are completed either on Adobe Illustrator if the client is looking for vector and versatility or Procreate if the goal is faster delivery and organic feel.
Any expertise a client can count on?
Sure! She specializes in using playful creativity to turn complex ideas into accessible and engaging illustrations, full of secrets to find and stories to explore. Her work blends hand-drawn warmth and familiarity with digital precision to tell engaging and interactive stories.
Any mottos to be aware of?
Her work is guided by two main objectives: storytelling and authentically engaging with the audience. She lives and works by the 5 Is of iiiillustration: Ideas, Information, Inclusivity, Interactivity and I-ccessibility
Selected clients: Hasbro | Roku | Play-Doh | Play Monster | Fisher Price| Houghton Mifflin Harcourt | Delta TechOps | Atlanta Magazine | Anthem WW (SGK) | Kellogg’s | Jumbo Magazine
Other Projects
In 2020, as schools were shut down and everything was happening online, I started a project to encourage kids and parents to come back to the tactile world for a bit and play together with fun and creative activities.
WORK WITH ME!
If you’d like to talk about a creative project or have any business inquiries, you can email me at:
Represented in the US by Mendola Artists
Tim Mendola
P: 212.986.5680
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