Vivienne is the creative lady behind the illo brand. It is a unique and fun brand that showcases a range of Vivienne’s own creative design illustrations which she sells as Art-prints (Available in A5 & A4) as well as cards (A6 with envelope & two heart stickers).
This lovilee lady starts her creative process off on a piece of white paper and fine-liner. Once a hand illustration is done, the work gets scanned and the colours are then added digitally. From there the files go to the printers to become art-prints & cards that she sells on-line. I chatted to her about her passion.
How did you start your business?
I’ve been drawn to art since I was young and always had the urge to create. All through primary school & high school I took art classes and loved it. It was an obvious decision for me to pursue a career in something creative after school. I decided to study a degree in fashion and worked in the clothing industry for a few years. But the stress was taking its’ toll on me. Retail was all about copying & pasting and I missed being creative.
I specialised in illustration in my final year at CPUT. So I decided to take a leap of faith & quit the fashion industry to pursue my love for illustration. And so ‘illo’ was born. I had a lot of support from my husband, which helped a lot. I can honestly say that I have never looked back. 10 Months ago I became a first time mommy to a baby girl, and I am thankful that I am able to work from home & be there for her.
Where do you draw inspiration from?
I am inspired by nature & all the beautiful textures & colours found there, especially in our own beautiful Fynbos. I hope to do a Fynbos inspired range next. I love creating & playing with fine lines & patterns.
Where can people purchase your goods?
My products are available on-line through the Hello Pretty store platform and I hope to launch my website soon!
Contact details
Website: www.illo.co.za (coming soon)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0742633424
Instagram: @illo.co.za
Twitter: @vivillo8
Pinterest: illo_co_za
Facebook: illodesignandillustration
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