
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
















