The illustrations of Miranda Sofroniou

She lives in Melbourne, Australia, and for her illustrations she is often inspired by travel and adventure. Miranda Sofroniou about her work. 

What are you up to?
“I’m busy working on my first children’s book, with a few more in the pipeline, which is really exciting! I’ve also recently moved into a new house with a big garden for growing veggies and flowers.”

How would you describe your work?
“My designs are all hand-painted. I’m hugely inspired by travel and adventure. My illustrations reflect spontaneous moments, and conjure a sense of place, creating a world in which the viewer can step inside. I enjoy experimenting with different media, mixing gouache and watercolor paints with pencil crayons to create playful designs celebrating color and pattern.”

What do you enjoy most about your work as an illustrator?
“I love the freedom of being self-employed; I can set my own schedule and work when it suits me. That is ideal for my creativity, because on some days I feel really inspired and very into the project I am working on, while on other days I don’t. On those days I do the less fun things, like my administration. I also love working on such a variety of projects; it is never boring.”