Hi I'm Ceri Lou

(pronounced Keh-Ri Lou)

I'm a self-taught creative artist and illustrator, born in Scotland, half-raised in Canada. I grew up as a country girl, riding horses, and living on a farm. When I turned 19, I moved to Australia, where I discovered surfing—a passion that has shaped my life ever since. Now, I lead a very salty, coastal existence, with drawing as a constant companion, which has led me to 11 years of travel and my current drawing aesthetic.

I've been working as an Illustrator since 2017, and made the decision to commit to it as a full time freelancer in 2020, and now continue to do so. I specialise creating unique hand drawn illustrations with a playful, joyful, and nostalgic feel. My current work explores my admiration for the magic that exists in the natural world, both above and below sea-level, along with the quirky folk art from West Africa, Mexico, and Peru.

You’ll find my work featured globally—from coffee shops and surf shops to alcoholic beverage labels, marine-life expeditions, coffee-table books, and boutique hotels. I’ve collaborated with safari companies in Kenya, coffee shops in Mauritius, whale expeditions in Tahiti, hotels in Bali, food trucks in Kauai, and more. My artwork travels as much as I do, and it’s such a joy to spot it in unexpected places—like on the back of a T-shirt while I’m waiting to board a flight.

Get in touch if you wish to work together.