About me

Olivia McEwan-Hill is a UK based illustrator, living and working in Leeds. Her work describes an ethereal connection to the natural world, highlighting interactions and interconnections between people and place. Using symbols and imagery from everyday experiences, she iuses nostalgic colours and patterns to shape a story through image. Her creative practice is founded in sustainability, recycling materials and exploring illustration through this. Contact for more information about collaborations, commissions and past projects.

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Projects

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  Franco Manca Enzo ProjectA series of illustrations for the walls of Franco Manca’s pizzeria in Leeds, Art Direction by Paul Davis. Two colour mono-prints made using eco-friendly vegetable based inks.
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  Sleep In Heavenly PeaceIllustration for a large needle-point cushion kit.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (BA) Leeds Arts University
Aug 2017 - Jun 2020Leeds, United Kingdom
Foundation Diploma in Art and DesignPlymouth College of Art
Aug 2016 - Jun 2017Plymouth, United Kingdom

Awards

Student Design AwardsPenguin Random House UK
Awarded 2nd place in the Adult Fiction category for an illustrated cover of John Le Carré's Night Manager.