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About Me

My name is El Carrel, and I am an Illustrator based in the Chicago Area. Born in Normal, Illinois, I currently attend Columbia College Chicago studying for a Bachelor of Arts in Illustration with a minor in Game Art. When I am not drawing I can normally be found reading or snuggling my cat, Pan. My dream is to illustrate stories that inspire the future artists in the world.

Awards and Recognition

Best Children's Book Illustrator| ILLO Awards 2025 | Columbia College Chicago

Best New Illustrator| ILLO Awards 2024 | Columbia College Chicago

National Art Honors Society | 2021-2022 | Normal Community High School

Contact

For general or freelance inquires please contact elcarrel.illustrations@gmail.com

Tabling Events

GalaxyCon St. Louis | 2025

Painted Wraith Street Fair | 2025

Illinois Game Con | 2024, 2025

DePaul University's DIBScon | 2025

UIC Farmers' Market | 2025

Columbia College Chicago's C3 | 2025

Columbia College Chicago's Inkfest | 2024, 2025

U Chicago's UChi-Con | 2025

NCHS Craft and Vendor Show | 2024

Miller Park Zoo's Art for Conservation Fair | 2024

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