Illustrating everyday magic
I’m Alissa, an illustrator and animator from the Italian Alps, currently based in Banksy’s hometown of Bristol, UK. I’m inspired by moments of delight in the ordinary and love bringing these to life in editorial and non-fiction children’s publishing.
- All
- Editorial
- Food
- brand
- Children's publishing
Ditch the presents
Editorial illustration on keeping your mental health in check while Christmas shopping
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Jenipher's Coffi
A new exciting coffee brand for Wales and Uganda. Click through to see more
Trapped in the cost of living crisis
How the rising energy costs affect young couples looking after kids and elderly parents
How my depersonalisation saved my life
A personal piece inspired by a terrifying moment of depersonalisation
Hanham heron
(art print)
House party
Places of joy – the London party town house
Aperitivo italiano
Food illustrations highlighting the heros of any good Italian aperitif
Women power
Editorial illustration on Roe v. Wade
The burnout epidemic
A series of illustrations for an article on burnout
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Tree owl
(art print)
City escape
How to plan the perfect late summer city break
Lake Garda map
Map of Italy's biggest lake
Love Pigeons
(art print)
Cosy cat
(art print)
Sunspurge
Book cover for an upcoming memoir.
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The art of tea
Editorial piece on Japanese tea traditions
Queen Elizabeth II
Portrait inspired by passing of Queen Elizabeth II
In my garden
Personal illustration of flowers growing in my garden
Mahsa Amini
Personal illustration inspired by Mahsa Amini's death and the Iranian uprising
London parakeets
Editorial illustration on the parakeets living in London's parks
Beach buddies
Personal illustration inspired by paddle borders on Brighton beach
Okapi habitat
Sample illustration for a non-fiction children's book showing animals in endangered habitats
Fruity
Editorial illustration on summer fruits
Cold water swimming
A series of hero and spot illustrations on the mental health benefits of cold water swimming
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Lady in blue
Self portrait
Years out of school, my teacher's words still haunt me
An editorial piece on how educator's words can impact teenager in adulthood
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Phoebe Bridgers
Portrait of Phoebe Bridgers
There's a zoo in my garden
Sample illustration for a children's book about animals in British gardens
Just one thing
Editorial piece on balancing the infinite daily health habits
Autumn appreciation
A series of personal illustrations inspired by autumn
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Animals of the British coastline
Dogs
Chai
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The DIY musicians
Editorial illustrations for an article on people learning how to play musical instruments through online courses
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How to make empanadas
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
A rainforest in miniature
Coming soon – An adventure into the amazing world of chalk grassland, a non-fiction children's book
Boots
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Garden skincare
A series of illustrations on DIY garden flower skincare
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Sport England strategy
Hove, actually
Fermenting
Spot illustrations on garden care
Luisa Spagnoli
Coming soon – The amazing story of a female pioneer who changed the Italian workplace... with a praline.
Gin & tonic
The best workouts for over-sixties
Smoothie
Sunhat
Mexican family dinner
Escaping through books
City memories
Fleur's Plant Café
Cat love
South Downs
Piazza Aperitivo
Italian canned aperitif brand. Click through to see more
Summer vegetables
Autumn mood
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Surfing
Christmas spirits
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Women in science
Brand illustrations for an international NGO. Click through to see more
A journey of self discovery
How travelling changes your mind and self perception
What's written in the stars
Surfer girl
How to enjoy a holiday gone wrong
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Year of the tiger
Travel spot illustration
Running in winter
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Solarsystem girl
Living the life
Cold water swimming
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Winter in 1950s Paris
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Travel spot illustration
Colazione all'italiana
The freedom of solo travel
Anna Pavlova
An illustrated spread for a non-fiction book on inspiring women. Click through to see more
