Yemi Edwards is a UK-based illustrator and surface pattern designer working as Ar8yedz (pronounced "Arty Edzzz"), based in Lincolnshire. She transitioned from a 22-year career as a professional photographer into illustration and surface pattern design from late 2020, initially creating work for her daughter.
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Yemi Edwards is a UK-based illustrator and surface pattern designer working as Ar8yedz (pronounced "Arty Edzzz"), based in Lincolnshire. She transitioned from a 22-year career as a professional photographer into illustration and surface pattern design from late 2020, initially creating work for her daughter. She has over 20 years of combined creative industry experience.
Whimsical animals, intricate florals, and ornamental patterns characterise Ar8yedz's portfolio. The portfolio features bold, decorative flat patterns across floral, festive, and abstract registers. Her work blends multiple visual styles - from bold repeat patterns to character-driven illustration - reflecting her mixed-media practice.
By late 2023, documented media included watercolour, gouache, coloured pencils, inks, and digital. She began with Winsor & Newton Promarkers and manga-influenced mark-making, expanding her range progressively. Formal background is in Graphic Design and Photography (mid-1990s).
Licensing is her stated commercial route. No specific client relationships are documented in available sources.
Studied Graphic Design and Photography in the mid-1990s, then worked as a professional photographer for 22 years. From late 2020, she began illustrating - her first piece created for her autistic daughter. She expanded across multiple traditional and digital media through 2021-2023 and built a surface pattern practice alongside her Ar8yedz brand. The name is a phonetic rendering of "Arty Edzzz" derived from her surname Edwards.
Animals, florals, and festive patterns are evident in selected work. Documented image titles reference botanical/cosmic wall patterns, pumpkin/halloween character illustration, and abstract ornamental motifs. Work spans character illustration and decorative repeat design.
LinkedIn and Pinterest linked from website
Yemi Edwards is a UK-based illustrator and surface pattern designer working as Ar8yedz (pronounced "Arty Edzzz"), based in Lincolnshire. She transitioned from a 22-year career as a professional photographer into illustration and surface pattern design from late 2020, initially creating work for her daughter.
Style and Aesthetic Whimsical animals, intricate florals, and ornamental patterns characterise Ar8yedz's portfolio. The portfolio features bold, decorative flat patterns across floral, festive, and abstract registers.
Pattern Focus Animals, florals, and festive patterns are evident in selected work. Documented image titles reference botanical/cosmic wall patterns, pumpkin/halloween character illustration, and abstract ornamental motifs. Work spans character illustration and decorative repeat design.
Markets and Clients Licensing is her stated commercial route. No specific client relationships are documented in available sources.
Techniques and Tools By late 2023, documented media included watercolour, gouache, coloured pencils, inks, and digital. She began with Winsor & Newton Promarkers and manga-influenced mark-making, expanding her range progressively. Formal background is in Graphic Design and Photography (mid-1990s).
Portfolio and Presence LinkedIn and Pinterest linked from website
Career Path Studied Graphic Design and Photography in the mid-1990s, then worked as a professional photographer for 22 years. From late 2020, she began illustrating - her first piece created for her autistic daughter.
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