Chelsea, digital illustrator, holding Apple Pencil near iPad, smiling at viewer.

Meet Chelsea

Illustrator & Bringer of Joy

With over 8 years of experience, I love collaborating with clients like you to transform unique ideas into captivating, heartfelt illustrations that truly bloom. My goal is to make the creative process easy and enjoyable, ensuring your vision comes to life with warmth and wonder.

LET'S WORK TOGETHER :)

Digital Downloads Collection

Printable fun, instantly. Explore our collection of digital downloads including wall art, illustrations, and coloring pages for all ages.

Where Your Ideas Meet Illustration

Whether you're writing a book, launching a product, or building your brand, I offer a range of custom illustration services to make your vision bloom.

  • Children's book illustration: Little Yogi Tayla in a bright, happy forest with various animals.

    Book Illustration

    Crafting captivating characters and engaging worlds for all types of books, from enchanting children's stories to impactful educational guides.

    Browse Books 
  • Pattern of South African flowers on a beige background

    Pattern Illustration

    I create unique, eye-catching patterns that elevate products, textiles, and digital spaces. You can even pick your own objects and colors for the design.

  • Custom vector illustration of a butterfly for brand or business use.

    Vector/Brand Illustration

    Vector art for websites, packaging, and social media. Unlike PNGs, vectors remain crisp at any size, ensuring your brand always looks sharp and professional.

  • Hand illustrating green leaves digitally on a tablet with a stylus

    Custom Illustration

    Got a unique idea? I'll bring it to life! From map illustrations to personalized gifts and event invitations.

    Enquire about your request 

Have a look at some of my illustration projects

Children's Book Illustration (Series)

Amelia's Magic staircase 1,2 &3

I brought the enchanting world of the Amelia's Magic Staircase series to life. The challenge was integrating an interactive 'hidden mice' game across all three books while keeping the story central – a puzzling delight for young readers.

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Illustrated digital pattern featuring South African hornbills on a teal background.

Pattern Making

Inspired by majestic South African hornbills, this table cloth is my unique creation, soon available for preorder.

Artist Chelsea Wade digitally drawing on an iPad with a stylus.

Why Work With Chelsea?

As your gentle and approachable creative partner, I ensure every step of the illustration process is clear and enjoyable.

I work closely with you, blending your unique vision with my artistic touch, and truly see your feedback as a blessing – it always makes the final artwork even better.

Discover the Process
Illustrated digital pattern with South African animals: penguins, meerkats, bush baby, dung beetle, butterflies, and Hoopoe bird on beige.

More Pattern Designs

Inspired by the 'less seen' South African animals. Hoping to sell patterns like these in the near future.

What my clients have said:

  • Profile picture of writer Merle McLennan

    If you are looking for an illustrator who can illuminate your vision and turn it into magical reality, I give you Chelsea. If you are wanting to be encouraged and need your delicate ego to be gently boosted, I give you Chelsea. If you wish to be surprised and delighted when you see the humour that gently tickles you as you view new pages, I give you Chelsea. If you need characters to emerge from your pages and become real to you and your readers, I give you Chelsea. Chelsea you are a treasure which becomes more valuable when shared.
    With great admiration. I love my book and I just love you.

    - Merle McLennan

  • Profile picture of Dane, Manufacturer

    I would highly recommend your services to anyone.

    Thank you so very much for your time today! Your energy is calming and inviting, you brought a huge amount of positivity into our factory today and made everyone extremely happy. I sincerely appreciate the way you approach your work and I would highly recommend your services to anyone I come across in need of such. Thank you for going the extra mile.

    - Dane Van Heerde

  • Profile Picture of Tayla de Lange (OT Specialist and author)

    She made the process so EASY and so FUN!

    I worked with Chelsea to create my very first children’s book and she made the process so easy and so fun! Her creativity and beautiful designs encouraged my own creativity as we kept each other inspired. Chelsea is such a beautiful soul who creates magical illustrations. Little Yogi Tayla really came to life with Chelsea’s designs and she was so patient with me during this process. I highly recommend Chelsea from Visual Bloom Designs! Thank you for creating something special with me.

    - Tayla de Lange

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I am skilled in producing diverse styles:

Laptop showing Wizard Dev House website, featuring a custom vector illustration of a wizard in a hoodie against a dark blue night scene, created by a Cape Town illustrator.

Website Vectors

Wizard Dev house

I designed unique, whimsical wizard vectors for Matt's website, adding a memorable and distinct visual identity to his brand.

Just like Matt, if you need custom vectors to enhance your existing brand for websites, social media, or other platforms, don't hesitate to reach out. I'd love to help your brand stand out!

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Illustrated map displayed on a ipad with Chelsea's finger pointing at it, showing locations like Plettenberg Bay, Knysna, and Sedgfield. Garden Route illustration

Custom Illustration

Map Illustration for @lifeofbetts

I created intricate, custom flat map illustrations for Life of Betts' digital travel guides. These maps feature special, relevant icons unique to each place, designed to transform their guides into a unique visual journey for their audience.

This was a custom request, tailored precisely to their needs. If you have a specific vision or a unique illustration project in mind, don't hesitate to reach out—I'd love to help bring your ideas to life!

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