I am a freelance illustrator and surface pattern designer from Barcelona, based in Liverpool.

I graduated as a fashion and textiles designer in 2012, but very quickly realised that my passion resided in illustrating. I migrated to the UK in 2013, and worked as an in-house surface pattern designer for 5 years.

Since starting my freelance career in 2018, and specialising in children’s illustration, I have illustrated several books, designed printed fabrics and licensed art for stationery and jigsaws, among other commissions.

Illustrating board books, picture books and nonfiction for children is where my strengths are in publishing. Illustration, to me, is storytelling, so I also love exploring how this can be done in other areas such as gift, stationery, toys, jigsaws and packaging, where the pattern designer in me also comes to play.

My clients include: Riley Blake Designs, Estrella Polar, Apli Kids, Up With Paper, North Parade Publishing, Our World My Roots, Èccolo, Papyrus and World Market.

If you'd like to collaborate, or have any questions, please contact me at nataliajuanabello@gmail.com