Tilly Lakin (trading as Tilda Rae Art) is a graphic designer, illustrator, and artist based near Bath, UK. Her work is intuitive and rooted in nature, abstract observation, and personal research into natural systems.
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Tilly Lakin (trading as Tilda Rae Art) is a graphic designer, illustrator, and artist based near Bath, UK. Her work is intuitive and rooted in nature, abstract observation, and personal research into natural systems. She holds a First Class BA (Hons) in Graphic Communication from Bath Spa University and was awarded the South West Design + Digital Student Awards 2022 Ultimate Creative Champion.
The portfolio features vibrant, abstracted pattern work drawing on natural forms and colour. Stated inspirations - light on water, Indian textiles, children's drawings - point toward expressive mark-making with vivid, unconventional palettes. Work spans geometric pattern and organic, layered compositions. The aesthetic is more oriented toward illustration and fine art prints than commercial fashion repeat design.
Digital and mixed media. Her process translates research - scientific and esoteric investigation of natural systems - into abstract, expressive design. Background in graphic communication adds typographic and compositional rigour to her illustrative practice.
Kidswear flagged as a category of interest. Given her illustrative aesthetic and education, work is suited to art licensing, editorial illustration, and prints. No client history documented.
Foundation Diploma (Distinction) at Trowbridge College 2017-2018. First Class BA (Hons) Graphic Communication, Bath Spa University 2019-2022. Won the South West Design + Digital Student Awards 2022 for the Reconnect Exhibition project, described by judges as exploring "an exciting range of themes in a cohesive, playful style across a wide range of materials."
Abstracted botanical and natural-form compositions - colour-led, expressive work referencing the micro and macro of natural systems. The portfolio features strong visual character with a personal, research-based origin rather than commercial print convention.
Tilly Lakin (trading as Tilda Rae Art) is a graphic designer, illustrator, and artist based near Bath, UK. Her work is intuitive and rooted in nature, abstract observation, and personal research into natural systems.
Style and Aesthetic The portfolio features vibrant, abstracted pattern work drawing on natural forms and colour. Stated inspirations - light on water, Indian textiles, children's drawings - point toward expressive mark-making with vivid, unconventional palettes.
Pattern Focus Abstracted botanical and natural-form compositions - colour-led, expressive work referencing the micro and macro of natural systems. The portfolio features strong visual character with a personal, research-based origin rather than commercial print convention.
Markets and Clients Kidswear flagged as a category of interest. Given her illustrative aesthetic and education, work is suited to art licensing, editorial illustration, and prints. No client history documented.
Techniques and Tools Digital and mixed media. Her process translates research - scientific and esoteric investigation of natural systems - into abstract, expressive design. Background in graphic communication adds typographic and compositional rigour to her illustrative practice.
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Career Path Foundation Diploma (Distinction) at Trowbridge College 2017-2018. First Class BA (Hons) Graphic Communication, Bath Spa University 2019-2022. "
Tilly Lakin is a Illustrator. Browse their portfolio and contact them for projects.