Lauren O.

Hello, Thank you for taking the time to view my artwork! Originally from Pennsylvania, I'm an Artist/Illustrator based in sunny Santa Monica, CA. I hold a BFA in Drawing/Painting and and MFA in Studio Art. I’ve also worked in art education and children’s libraries. I have a great love for book art, lettering, and combining text with images. I use drawing, painting, printmaking and collage techniques, then edit and refine them digitally in Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator. Line drawing, ink/watercolor painting, and hand-lettering/calligraphy are some of my specialties. I can draw with great technical accuracy and be highly detail-oriented. I also often work in a more loose, expressive manner, or combine the two techniques (my favorite approach). I create a lot of botanical and herbal illustration, flora and fauna, landscapes, houses and architectural images, vehicles, figures, portraits, etc. I’m also very knowledgeable about Astrology and Tarot, and have made a lot of work around metaphysical themes, including my own Tarot and oracle decks. Illustration for clothing is another area I have a lot of experience in and love to work on! I’ve worked for Obey Clothing, East/West Shop, Midnight Rider and Idylwild Woods clothing, amongst others. I have my own line of hand-painted clothing pieces. The arts, health/nutrition/herbalism, gardening/farming, environmental advocacy, education, psychology, mythology, folklore, and social justice are some of my strongest interests. I've worked for other clients in the Film, Music, Fashion, Education and Food Industries, and am open to all subjects! I look forward to learning more about you and your projects, and collaborating! -Lauren