Yali Ziv’s illustrations are very character-driven, focusing on men and women of all shapes, colors, and sizes. Though varied, these characters tend to be blatantly stylish—a colorful blend of runway and street fashion. As a result, scrolling through her illustrations (shared on Instagram), makes for a fashion-forward experience, and you might find yourself wishing for her characters’ wardrobes.
“As a feminist woman and creator, when I can choose – I’d rather choose to represent women (and men) that are based on beauty models that are different and varied,” stated Ziv in an interview with Sense of Creativity. “For example, using different skin and hair colors and body types.”
Having graduated from Shenkar College of Engineering, Art & Design with a Bachelor’s degree in Visual Communication Design, she notes that her greatest loves are paper cuttings and pencil sketching. But she’s also fascinated by the world of fashion and textile, as well as its combination with art and illustration.
Inspired by architecture as well as children’s books, her works have gained quite the crowd, with her selected clients including brands and publications such as Tollman’s, The Washington Post, Wix, and RESLING Publishing House. Her biggest dream? To write and illustrate her own children’s book.
