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eleillustrates.bsky.social
Ele 🌷
@eleillustrates.bsky.social
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She/Her | Italian illustrator & dreamer

🌷 https://ko-fi.com/Z8Z4IN8E
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I've been quiet for a while, well, I was finishing my degree. I graduated! 🎓♥️
I’m photographed from behind, standing on a stone-paved path on my university campus. I’m wearing a black suit and a laurel crown with red ribbons. I’m holding up my burgundy thesis as if presenting it to the camera. My long dark hair falls down my back. I’m photographed from behind, in my university campus. I’m wearing a black suit and a laurel crown with red ribbons. My long dark hair falls down my back.
November 25, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Gouache study
September 2, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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A little oil pastels study, I’m having so much fun with them!
An oil pastel drawing of an orange cat with green eyes on textured white paper. Two orange and yellow pastel sticks are placed on the right side of the paper.
August 28, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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Trying oil pastels for the first time and I already love them!
A sketchbook page with oil pastel sketches: on the left, two small blue-toned rectangles, one of a lit-up bridge at night, specifically the Tower Bridge, the other pink waterlilies on water. On the right, a ballerina in a pink dress ties her ballet shoes. Three oil pastels (blue, pink, and violet) lay on the page.
August 27, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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🎧🌌✨
Illustration of a girl lying on her back at night under a deep blue sky with a glowing moon. She rests on a rooftop, wearing a white shirt, blue skirt, and headphones, with her arms behind her head and legs outstretched, eyes closed.
August 15, 2025 at 3:07 AM
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Little close-up because texture is fun!
A close up of the gouache illustration of a young woman with long brown hair, wearing a blue dress and bow. She is resting her face in her hands and she has a shy expression.
August 8, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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Gouache experiment! So much fun playing with this medium.
A gouache illustration of a young woman with long brown hair, wearing a blue dress and shoes. She is in a squatting pose, resting her face in her hands, against a white paper background. My signature 'eleillustrates' is visible in the bottom right corner.
August 8, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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Lunch break sketch
A blue line sketch of a girl (me) sitting with one knee raised up, while sketching on a tablet. She has long wavy hair with bangs and is wearing a loose T-shirt, long trousers, and sneakers. The expression on her face is focused.
May 4, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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My university has some nice spots to enjoy nature!
A close-up view of tall green grass and barley heads in a meadow, in the background there are leafless trees and a partly cloudy blue sky.
April 30, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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A commission I was requested on Ko-Fi! Thank you so much! 💖✨
Chibi style girl with long dark blue and pink hair, wearing a black dress with white and blue accents, striped stockings, and a large blue bow on her head. She has big teal eyes and a pouty expression, hugging a plush cat toy with a split purple and white design. Small sparkles float around her.
April 20, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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Courtney from Total Drama
A doodle of Courtney from Total Drama. She’s reimagined in my style, standing with arms crossed and a confident expression. Her original cartoon version is shown beside her for comparison. She wears olive green pants, a white button up under a gray top, and platform sandals.
April 10, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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Hello #PortfolioDay 🌷

My name is Elena, an artist from Italy whose biggest passion has always been art. I hope to make people happy with my art!
April 8, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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✨🌷 12$ SMALL CHIBI COMMISSIONS 🌷✨

🌷VGen: vgen.co/eleillustrates
🌷 Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/c/7cb47b4971

Shares are very much appreciated!
A chibi-style digital illustration of a girl with large, shiny eyes and long, flowing dark brown hair. She wears a frilly pastel pink dress with puffed sleeves and ballet-style shoes.
April 8, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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My art commissions are now on VGen!

I’ve launched YCH Sanrio plushie commissions, perfect for cute, custom profile pictures. 💕

Check out my VGen page for details and to grab your own!

vgen.co/eleillustrates
Digital illustration of a chibi girl with long, wavy dark brown hair and big sparkly, brown eyes, wearing a soft pink dress. She’s hugging a Hello Kitty plushie with a red bow and outfit. The background is pastel pink with small sparkles.
April 7, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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A doodle of Courtney, she was my favourite!
A doodle of Courtney from Total Drama. She’s reimagined in my style, standing with arms crossed and a confident expression. Her original cartoon version is shown beside her for comparison. She wears olive green pants, a white button up under a gray top, and platform sandals.
April 6, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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In a world where A/I threatens to take away the soul of art, I stand by the magic of human hands and hearts.

Studio Ghibli has always been my greatest inspiration, and it’s heartbreaking to see the disrespect it’s been given.

Have a self-portrait I drew myself.
Self-portrait of a girl with long, wavy brown hair and glasses, wearing a white and red striped t-shirt. She has a soft smile and a soft blush on her cheeks as she is looking at the viewer. The background features a blue sky with fluffy white clouds.
April 5, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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✨ 20$ Sanrio Plushie Chibi Icons! ✨

I will draw you or your OC hugging your favourite Sanrio plushie – Hello Kitty, Kuromi, My Melody and more!

Grab your slot here: ko-fi.com/c/44044d7850
Paypal is fine too!
Digital illustration of a chibi girl with long, wavy dark brown hair and big sparkly, brown eyes, wearing a soft pink dress. She’s hugging a Hello Kitty plushie with a red bow and outfit. The background is pastel pink with small sparkles.
April 5, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Little reminder that my sketch commissions are still open, I'm trying to support myself through university life and any help would make a big difference. 💕

Shares are very much appreciated too!

#artcommissions #bsnm #supportartists

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March 20, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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A small sketch

#art
Soft blue sketch of a girl sitting with a giant bow in her hair. Her eyes are closed. She wears ballerina shoes.
February 24, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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I'm also offering these bust-up sketch commissions starting from 2$.

Any amount helps, truly, and I would love to pay your kindness back with my art.

ko-fi.com/c/bb1f1e967e
Bust-up textured digital sketch of a young woman looking over her shoulder, she has dark long hair put up in an updo.
February 15, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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Hey everyone, I’m in a tough spot.

My PC broke, and I’ve got university taxes coming up.

To help out, I’m offering discounted commissions on Ko-fi.

Any support means a lot, thank you so much!

ko-fi.com/Z8Z4IN8E
February 15, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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This was so fun and I think it's accurate!

iseej.github.io/LovePawsona/
February 12, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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Morning sketch

#art
A digital sketch of a young woman with dark, wavy hair styled in loose buns, looking over her shoulder. Her eyes are large and dark, her lips slightly parted, and her gaze is directed to the viewer, looking over her bare shoulders.
February 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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A quick, very self-indulgent sketch

#art
A monochrome digital sketch of a young girl with long, wavy black hair, created with a pencil textured brush. Her expression is calm as she is looking over her shoulder.
February 9, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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Dreaming away 🌙✨
A digital illustration of a young woman in a dreamy, ethereal setting. She is gracefully walking down a staircase adorned with soft pink roses. Her voluminous white gown with puffy sleeves and delicate floral accents glows faintly in the dim light. Her wavy hair cascades over her shoulders, and she has pink roses and pearls in it. The background is dark and two large windows show a starry sky with a glowing moon in the corner, casting a gentle light that adds to the dreamy atmosphere.
February 8, 2025 at 11:32 AM