Singapore-based illustrator and art director, Elen Winata, describes herself as a naturally quiet person who uses art as a way to express herself. “It is a big part of me and I am lucky to be able to make a living through it,” she relayed in a candid interview with Ballpitmag. “I’ve also enjoyed how art has been used to promote messages and causes that would otherwise take a long time to express. A picture does speak a thousand words.”
If a picture, indeed, speaks a thousand words, Winata’s illustrations do so rather effortlessly. Known for her vector style of illustrations, her aesthetic relies on clean shapes and a limited color palette. In other words, her artwork cuts to the chase.
“I mostly work in vector because that’s what I’m used to and work fastest in,” explained Winata. “With the right brushes/textures you can use it to emulate drawings done organically. Vector drawings can also be scaled up easily, making vector a versatile medium for adaptations to different formats.”
With an Associate’s Degree in Graphic Design from The Art Institute of New York City, Winata’s work includes illustration, digital, design, and advertising. We highly recommend you follow her work online, via Instagram.
