Hello and welcome! My name is Elisabeth, and I'm so pleased to give you the chance to dive a little deeper into my creative world through this platform!

I'm a freelance illustrator living in Western Massachusetts with my husband, artist Scott Murphy, our sons Sam and Charlie, and our dog Rayo. My artwork focuses on fantastical, historical, cartographic, and enchanting imagery. I'm constantly inspired by my travels and my lifelong appreciation of fantasy and historical literature and film. In my work, I strive to recreate the joy I have always felt poring over books with lush, narrative illustration, and hope that I might spark that joy in someone else. My paintings are typically created with a variety of media: pencil, watercolor, colored pencil, acryla gouache, and ink. Sometimes I work digitally. I've worked with some great clients over the years including Scholastic, Llewellyn Worldwide, Small Beer Press, and Henry Holt Books for Young Readers. For a taste of what you'll be seeing from me, if you become a patron, check out my portfolio at www.albaillustration.com!

Current Projects:

I'm usually jumping between multiple things. I just finished illustrating the Tarot of the Owls written by Pamela Chen for Llewellyn Worldwide (coming out in March 2023). I am now working on the Witch's Familiar Oracle with Deborah Blake! On top of that I'm working on commissions and creating personal work. Other client jobs might come along as well, and if I am able to share sketches and process for them I will. I am also a member of the Changeling Artist Collective and we have themed auctions of art that I try to make time to create for. I love giving my patrons glimpses into a freelance illustrator's life!

Why Patreon?:

I share snippets here and there on social media, but reach has gone way down from wonky algorithms. There are also limitations to the length and quality of uploaded video on facebook and instagram. I love to share more in-depth posts about works in progress, my process, longer videos, art life in general, and spend more time providing better content about my work for those who are truly interested. Think of it like a club, where your membership gives you fun exclusive benefits!

How it works:

You may select whichever reward tier you are comfortable contributing to. My Patreon uses "Charge Up Front" which means new Patrons will be charged on the day they pledge, and later payments are collected at the start of each month. You can change your pledge to suit your budget whenever you want, and you may also cancel your pledge at any time! Check out the official Patreon FAQ which may answer some specific questions about the platform.

What do you get?:

I plan on making patron-exclusive posts 5+ times per month about current projects on the table and first looks at new art. To the right on my main Patreon page you'll see all of the tiers listed and which rewards are included in each - things like stickers, desktop wallpapers, coloring pages, tutorials, videos, prints, holiday cards, and paintings! Sometimes I like to randomly gift my patrons things like bonus stickers or mini prints, too. For a full breakdown of all the reward tiers (and to see examples of prints and paintings) - visit this post at www.patreon.com/posts/22447989.

I may change, add, or remove tier rewards as my patreon grows, depending on what is working and what is not working. It's all a work in progress; who knows where it will lead! :)

You can also find me at:

Facebook - www.facebook.com/albaillustration
Twitter - twitter.com/elisabethalba
Instagram - www.instagram.com/e.alba.art/
Etsy Shop - www.etsy.com/shop/albaillustration
Redbubble Shop - www.redbubble.com/people/elisabethalba
Society6 Shop - https://society6.com/elisabethalba
Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/albaillustrates/

Thank you so much for being a part of my community. I am excited to share my continued artistic journey with you!