Josie Portillo is a prolific illustrator based in Los Angeles. She has created illustrations for a variety of clients but today we are focusing on her illustrated alphabets. The artist is a graduate of the Art Center College of Design receiving a BFA in illustration. She draws inspiration from mid century design, vintage children’s animation, folk art, nature and traveling. On an interview with Red Cap Cards she says this about inspiration:
“Reading is important to me, and is a big source of inspiration. I’m also inspired by some of the travels I’ve done and a lot of what I do is based on memories of experiences I’ve had and places, people, and things I’ve seen. As far as reference goes, I was looking at a lot of 1950’s children’s books when I was in college – I think a lot of the simplistic shapes of that era stuck with me.”
Learn more about the artist on her website, Behance and Instagram.
Images: Courtesy of Josie Portillo.
