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Abi Ratoff

Illustration 2021

Hello! I’m Abi, and I’m an illustrator based in Bristol and London. My work is brightly coloured and bold, and I have a love for pattern and playfulness.

Currently, I work mainly in digital illustration and animated gifs, although I am also a confident painter and experienced print-maker.

I love to create snapshots of the lighter side of life, inspired mostly by nature and the human lifestyle. However, I’m also not afraid to use colour and pattern to liven deeper topics and make them more easily understood.

My projects vary from editorial-based to characters and stories to pattern and mural design. I

approach all my work with an open, positive outlook and great attention to detail. I hope to continue as a freelance illustrator for editorials and prints, but my dream is to also pursue a career in music festival art production teams as a painter and designer.

abigailratoff@outlook.com www.abiratoff.com

The Booming Sleep Industry

An editorial response to an article discussing the huge rise in sales of sleep-related products throughout Lockdown as people tried to combat their anxiety and "Coronasomnia". Part of an editorial series exploring the lighter side of Lockdown Life.

Anyone For Tea?

A visual representation of my own personal experience of Lockdown, which was reminiscent of many others also following the houseplant trend. Part of an editorial series exploring the lighter side of Lockdown Life.

The Knitter's Renaissance

"It is week 7 of Lockdown and Ella is knitting a giant sweater vest for the giant bunny she crocheted in week 6." Part of an editorial series exploring the lighter side of Lockdown Life.

Jungle Fever

Editorial response to the online plant shop, The Stem, reporting a 500% increase in sales of houseplants during the first lockdown. Part of an editorial series exploring the lighter side of Lockdown Life.

A Hormonal Mindf*ck

Part of a series of editorial illustrations created to raise awareness of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), illustrating the debilitating symptoms and experiences of PMDD sufferers. I also produced an animated gif which can be found on my website.

Drink Up, Calm Down

A series of editorial illustrations in response to an article commenting on the rising popularity of CBD-infused drinks and their impact within the wellness industry.