Freelance illustrator and author.
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UK studio shop- originals/special prints.
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Hello! I am Carly A-F, freelance illustrator and author from the UK. My work is a combination of traditional media (charcoal, acrylic paint, pastels, chalk, pencil and ink) mixed with digital colour. I work in sci fi, fantasy and horror, as well as picture books, editorial, games and more.Please scroll down to see all my work, or click the links below to jump to a particular section.
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Some of my work is available to licence, please email with any enquiries.

Latest Art news:
cover art reveal for What A Fish Looks Like by Syr Hayati Beker
Fairtyale book inspired cover with kelp filigree and a star ocean, in shimmering fishscale colours

Sci Fi, Fantasy and Horror
Illustration for posters, book covers, magazines and more. Licensed work for Paramount, Universal and Disney, as well as indie publishing and personal projects.

Picture books about science and nature.
I write and illustrate my own books, as well as working with other authors.

Editorial illustrations
Illustrations for science, nature, health and news

Graphics and logos
design development and illustration for diagrams, logos and graphics for games, creative businesses and news sites