Welcome to my portfolio for illustration. I’m Joelle the artist here at Joelle Hanton Art and I primarily use traditional watercolor and gouache painting methods in combination with Procreate, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator techniques to refine my illustrations. My portfolio shows a range of illustrations created for businesses, individual clients and personal work.
If you’d like to work with me, I’m interested in picture book illustrations, editorial and licensing my art for products.
Email me at joellehantonart@gmail.com
Illustration details: watercolor and gouache, hand painted illustration on 11x14” 140 lb cold press watercolor paper. I painted this illustration for a personal project. It could be perfect as a book or journal illustration.
In my illustration it’s a February evening, and Violet has settled into her favorite spot by the hearth, a well-loved book open in her hands. The gentle glow flickers over the mantle, where subtle Valentine’s decorations add a touch of charm—just enough to hint at the season of love without making a fuss.
Nearby, Praetorius, Amethyst, and Ahsoka are nestled in their own cozy spots, content in the peaceful warmth of the room. A stack of books sits within reach, ready to whisk her away should she be in the mood for another adventure. Wrapped in a soft blanket, her slippers tucked beneath her feet, she lets the story pull her in.
Illustration details: watercolor and gouache, hand painted illustration on 8x8” 140 lb cold press watercolor paper.
Finders Keepers. One person’s Valentine’s Day trash is another person’s (or raccoon’s) treat.
Piper and Pippa the raccoons enjoy a Valentine’s Day treat because Valentine’s Day is for everyone.
In addition to cozy scenes and endearing characters for picture books, I also enjoy travel painting in watercolor. These are watercolor paintings in my Italy series. most of which were done on site in Rome and the Tuscany region of Italy.
Illustration details: Digital illustration with Procreate
Galentine’s Day Illustration to highlight the importance of me-time/self-love during Valentine’s season.
Illustration details: Digital illustration with Procreate
Cozy fall illustration
Illustration details: watercolor and gouache, hand painted illustration on 9x16” 140 lb cold press watercolor paper.
Product package illustration in watercolor for Joelle’s Artist Teas.
Sami the Samurai is a character I designed as part of my Media and Techniques Illustration class at SCAD. He is lovingly based on my cat Amethyst who I’ve nicknamed Sami. I’ve turned the illustration into a book cover for a possible future picture book. View my whole process book here that includes details of this project along with references and sketched comps for these illustrations. 2024
For a project for my Media and Techniques class at SCAD I illustrated art for an eyeshadow case and lipstick case with a Flamenco music and dance theme. 2024. View my whole process book here that includes details of this project along with references and sketched comps for these illustrations. 2024
Black History Month watercolor illustration created for Valley Medical Center. The theme was African Americans and the Arts. 2024
Golden Dart Frog Illustration for WW Seymour Botanical Conservatory. 2023
Watercolor illustration created for Kirkland Downtown Association’s Summer Wednesday Market. 2023
These are my PAWsitive Cat Coasters I illustrated in Procreate with hand written copy. I created these as part of my Media and Techniques Illustration class at SCAD for fun, positive affirmations that you might look at and make you smile. These would also be perfect for a sticker design! View my whole process book here that includes details of this project along with references and sketched comps for these illustrations.
Black History Month watercolor illustration created for Valley Medical Center. 2023
Watercolor logo concept for Misty Mountain Flora
Nurse Appreciation Illustration for stickers created for individual client
Watercolor illustration created for WW Seymour Botanical Conservatory. 2021
Stationery and prints created for the Conservatory gift shop
Be The Change Woman with Florals personal watercolor and gouache illustration
Watercolor pet illustration for wedding stationery
Botanical illustration stickers in collaboration with Jade & Co Succulent Boutique
