Ciao, I’m Simona

Italian soul living and working in London since 2014. I'm a freelance illustrator infusing your projects with my Southern Italian heritage's vibrant colours and sunny vibes.

My signature style effortlessly blends mixed media textures with digital techniques, adding a modern twist to nostalgic sentiments.

I particularly love working in Editorial and Publishing because I’m passionate about translating emotions into visual narratives.
These fields allow me to immerse myself in the written word and create illustrations that truly resonate.

When I'm not drawing, you'll find me soaking up jazz vibes in London, sketching live music,
or enjoying a swing dance.

  • Education

    MA Communication Design: Illustration @ Kingston University, London
    Graphic Design CPD @London College of Contemporary Art, London 
    1st BA (Comics & Illustration) @Academy of Fine Art of Bologna, Italy

  • I worked with...

    Oxford University Press
    Pearson Education
    Beer52
    Popshot magazine
    Mindful Magazine
    TROVE
    Il Corriere della Sera
    Londra Notizie 24
    Mental Health Legal Centre
    Motion Agency Ltd
    Bedrock Learning
    Swiss Society of Cardiology
    Wicked Weather Watch
    Prim & Topper
    Imagine Learning Studio

  • Exhibitions

    From South to North Via London, 
    @Hoxton Cabin, London 2024
    A Letter in Mind, The National Brain Appeal,
    @Oxo Tower, London, 2020
    Smacchiart Contest exhibition,
    @Castel San Pietro Terme, 2020
    Collate art, collective exhibition,
    @Hong Kong, 2019
    Cluster Illustration Fair,
    @Ugly Duck, London 2019
    Kingston School of Art MA Graduate Show,
    @Gallery Different, London 2018
    Sketchmusic, Solo Exhibition, Fundraising for Children with Cancer UK,
    @The Gallery Café, London, 2017
    Scarpetta D'oro Illustration contest,
    @Venice, Italy, 2016
    Art Lover Ground, Live Art Performance,
    @Cafe 1001, London, 2015

I'm always excited to work on new projects.

Get in touch by filling out the form below or sending an email to hello@simonadeleo.com