Ciao, I’m Simona
Italian soul transplanted to London a decade ago.
I'm a freelance illustrator infusing your projects with my
Southern Italian heritage's vibrant colours and sunny vibes.
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 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.
sketching live music, or enjoying a swing dance.
EDUCATION
2018, MA Communication Design: Illustration @ Kingston University, London
2016, Graphic Design CPD @London College of Contemporary Art, London
2014, 1st BA (Comics & Illustration) @Academy of Fine Art of Bologna, Italy
2016, Graphic Design CPD @London College of Contemporary Art, London
2014, 1st BA (Comics & Illustration) @Academy of Fine Art of Bologna, Italy
CLIENTS
Oxford University Press / Pearson Education / Popshot magazine
Mindful Magazine / Il Corriere della Sera / Isabella & Us Magazine
Mental Health Legal Centre / Motion Agency Ltd / Bedrock Learning
Swiss Society of Cardiology / Dockland Settlements / Trove
The Institution of Civil Engineers / Wicked Weather Watch
Alpine Jitterbugs Innsbruck / Prim & Topper / TaleTown / TROVE/
The Jago London / Insel Gruppe AG / Venturosa / Ravioli and Friends...and more
Mindful Magazine / Il Corriere della Sera / Isabella & Us Magazine
Mental Health Legal Centre / Motion Agency Ltd / Bedrock Learning
Swiss Society of Cardiology / Dockland Settlements / Trove
The Institution of Civil Engineers / Wicked Weather Watch
Alpine Jitterbugs Innsbruck / Prim & Topper / TaleTown / TROVE/
The Jago London / Insel Gruppe AG / Venturosa / Ravioli and Friends...and more
EXHIBITIONS
- From South to North Via London, @Hoxton Cabin, London 2024 /
- A Letter in Mind, The National Brain Appeal, @Oxo Tower, London, 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 /
- Bristol Shag Fiesta Exhibition, @Hamilton House, Bristol, 2017 /
- Scarpetta D'oro Illustration contest, @Venice, Italy, 2016 /
- Art Lover Ground, Live Art Performance, @Cafe 1001, London, 2015 /
- "U Re bafè", ILLUSTRAMENTE@Illustration Festival, Palermo, Italy, 2012 / - Mani in viaggio, Collective group show, @Bologna, 2012
- A Letter in Mind, The National Brain Appeal, @Oxo Tower, London, 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 /
- Bristol Shag Fiesta Exhibition, @Hamilton House, Bristol, 2017 /
- Scarpetta D'oro Illustration contest, @Venice, Italy, 2016 /
- Art Lover Ground, Live Art Performance, @Cafe 1001, London, 2015 /
- "U Re bafè", ILLUSTRAMENTE@Illustration Festival, Palermo, Italy, 2012 / - Mani in viaggio, Collective group show, @Bologna, 2012
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
Get in touch by filling out the form below or sending an email to hello@simonadeleo.com
Thank you!