Dramatic Portraits with Pastels, Collage, and Photoshop

Dominic Bodden is an award-winning illustrator and animator based in New York City. His signature illustration style is a blend of traditional and digital image-making techniques that incorporate pastel and paper collage. Before his illustration career, he worked in fashion as a stylist and costume designer. He credits this experience for refining his eye for color, patterns, and textures, which allows him to create dynamic illustrations with an emotional impact.

Dominic is a recipient of the Silver Cube Award from the Art Directors Club, a Bronze Award from the 3x3 Illustration annual, and he is a New Talent Award Winner of the World Illustration Awards 2021. His work has been recognized by American Illustration, The Society of Illustrators, The Royal Society of Portrait Painters, and Communication Arts.