Alexandra Smith is an illustrator who lives in East Village, NYC. She likes to play with lively characters that defy the ordinary. Her work embraces line and texture, creating images from lino prints, murals, and packaging. Some of her inspirations include 1920's cartoons, Hermanus Bosch, and mid-century vintage advertisements along with Keith Karing and Yoshitomo Nara. She also loves collaborating with small and international businesses.

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Awards and Recognition:

• American Illustration Chosen Winner 2023

• Communication Arts Shortlist 2023-2024

• Zankel Scholarship Finalist: The Society of Illustrators 2019

 

Client List:

• Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer

• Vox Media

• Philadelphia Inquirer 

• Think Coffee

• Merakai Brewing

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