Welcome
I'm an artist/illustrator currently living in Portland, Oregon. I mainly work with pen and ink incorporating watercolors and gouaches. My work explores the intricate and delicate forms of an imaginary ecosystem, twisting and floating together in an alluring environment. With each piece I attempt to create an ethereal place which is hypnotically familiar and yet hauntingly exotic, adding tiny little details in a sort of compulsive meditation until a perfect balance is created.
I've participated in numerous shows around the US and overseas, including solo exhibits at Giant Robot (SF and LA), the Here Gallery (Bristol, UK), the Hijinks Gallery (SF) and LeQuivivie Gallery (SF).
In the last few years, I have teamed up with some of today's top brands to launch several successful special editions of items with my original distinctive illustrative style. These companies include Anthropologie, Urban Outfitters, Crate and Barrel, La Mer, L'Oreal, Crabtree and Evelyn, Microsoft, Schoolhouse Electric and many others.
I am constantly working on adding new products so please check back often.
To learn more please visit www.yellena.com
For news and updates:
www.instagram.com/yellenajames
Thank you for your interest and for your support on this exciting venture!
Sincerely,
Yellena James
