"When you are buying something from an artist, you're buying more than just an object. You support hundreds of hours of excercise and experimentation. You support days, weeks and months of hard work and moments of PURE JOY. You get a piece of heart, part of a soul, a moment of someone's life."

About

Barbara is a London based illustrator, book designer and animator with a passion for storytelling.
Working mainly digitally, she creates both cartoon and semi-realistic visuals, often combining the two techniques to create an organic depth.

Some of her clients include Red Bull, Saint Come UK and Arden & Moore and she has produced works with both Imagination Storybooks and Clever Fox Press publishing.

She draws inspiration from the world around her to bring new creations to life. In her free time Barbara loves indulging in traditional acrylics painting and coloured pencils illustrations.
Barbara is interested in projects promoting diversity, inclusion and ways to help children understand difficult emotions and events.
Her favourite themes include nature and animals but she’s ready to take on every artistic challenge and is driven by projects that stand out.
Click here to see the visual development preview and some of the artwork of The Three Musketeers, a 2021 animated comedy.

Completed projects

My current projects

 What my clients say

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    The whole experience was extraordinary in every way. I know that I will work with Artistic Soul again and again. I highly recommend her to anyone who is searching for an artist who truly uses all of her senses and soul to achieve an amazing work of art. 


    Rahni Varieur-Davies, author

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  • Barbara honours the writer. She treats the story with so much respect, it comes alive. Anyone who wants their story to become something extra special, full of amazing magical and powerful illustrations, should look no further.


    Carina Dunne, author of "Sprout Tales"

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  • I worked with Barbara and I cannot say enough good things about her. She has beautiful drawings, amazing animations and more than anything else she taught me and walked me through the entire process. She’s also kind, respectful, patient, insightful and just a joy to work with!


    Jeannifer Glimka Brown, children's book author

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    Barbara did an amazing job with the animation of my book 'Lily the Quarantine Cat'. Fast delivery, excellent communication throughout. Immediate responses to all my concerns. I highly recommend Barbara to anyone looking for a quality animation project. 


    Julie G Fox, children's author

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  • Barbara is simply the best. Not just because she’s a wonderful artist, but because she can capture your vision and give you many great options. I am looking forward to our future book projects together. Barbara is a fairy tale come true.


    Richard Rieman, Children’s Books Accessibility Pioneer


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    I found working with Barbara very professional. Her excellent communication skills with quick responses and turnaround was refreshing. Not often I work with someone who understands my requirements better than I do. Highly recommended.


    Ela Sokolowska, business owner

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  • Beautiful illustrations created with heart. In addition, Barbara understands complex thoughts very well and is able to transfer potential concept onto canvas. I highly recommend.


    Ewa Jozefowicz, the founder of LLF

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  • Barbara has been amazing to work with on my children’s short stories book that l’m self publishing in honor of my husband. Without her guidance and help this book would not have happened. Barbara is a very special person and saying thank you is not enough. 


    Phyllis Williams, author's wife

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