Olive Reekie

Olive Reekie – Designer

Experienced Illustrator and Designer, Specialising in Commercial Fiction, Fantasy, YA , and Mystery.

Overview

I am an Illustrator originally from the UK, my work is original, reminiscent of German Expressionism and Folklore, united with a fresh and bold style. I use colour, form and composition to create strong projects that reflects each books needs.


I am currently a Freelance Illustrator and Designer and bringing visuals to written work is my passion, so let's work together to bring your project to life!

Services
Fiction
Classics Contemporary Fiction Cozy Mysteries Epic Fantasy Young Adult Fantasy
Non-Fiction
Music
Languages
English
Certifications
  • Illustration MA | Falmouth University
  • Photography BA | Brighton University

Work experience

Print Studio

Jun, 2024 — Nov, 2024 (5 months)
ං Managed a high volume of print and design projects, balancing tight deadlines with meticulous attention to detail. ං Created custom graphics and layouts for marketing materials, large-format prints, promotional items, and more. ං Specialised in colour management, ensuring colour fidelity across digital designs and physical prints. ං Prepared and optimised files for various print formats, including offset printing, large-format printing. ං Collaborated with clients to refine design concepts, adhering to technical specifications for print production. ං Conducted pre-flight checks and proofing to ensure accuracy in bleed, crop marks, resolution, and colour output. ං Gained proficiency in print finishing techniques such as lamination, die-cutting, and binding. ං Maintained an organised workflow to ensure smooth project transitions from design to production.

Self-employed

Jun, 2018 — Present
ං Created Covers to Artists and Authors preferences. I have worked on Album Covers, Posters, Murals, Book Covers and Interiors. ං Delivered a variety of projects, including book covers, album art, podcast covers, and magazine illustrations. ං Character and creature design, creating unique visuals tailored to each project’s narrative. ං Blended traditional techniques (gouache, pencil) with digital processes, ensuring high-quality, polished results. ං Developed compositions with a focus on color theory and storytelling, enhancing visual impact. ං Demonstrated strong organizational skills, coordinating multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines. ං Provided clear communication and updates, ensuring alignment & satisfaction throughout the creative process.

Artist Studio London

Jun, 2017 — Jun, 2020 (about 3 years)
ං Worked collaboratively within a studio environment to produce large-scale, highly detailed artwork. ං Executed complex projects, delivering pieces that adhered to the Connor Brothers’ aesthetic. ං Assisted in creating limited-edition prints and fine art pieces, ensuring quality and consistency. ං Contributed to creative brainstorming sessions, offering input on project concepts and visual direction. ං Managed multiple assignments, demonstrating adaptability and time management under tight deadlines.

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Bre P.

Bre P.

Mar, 2024

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Olive was a pleasure to work with. She brought the force of her creativity to the complex project that I brought to her and really brought it to life. She not only completed the cover of the book (physical, ebook, and audio book), but also did over 13 illustrations in both black and white and col...
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K W.

K W.

Aug, 2023

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I am so grateful for Olive's time and expertise. She cared about my project and rendered an absolutely gorgeous cover for it. I can't thank her enough and I can't recommend her enough. She's amazing and she'll do amazing work for you!!
Mark D.

Mark D.

Jul, 2023

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Olive was thoroughly professional throughout the entire project. She clearly explained her process and policies up front, so I never felt that something unexpected had come up. She responded quickly to every question or concern I had, and she finished well ahead of our agreed-upon deadline, even ...
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Matt M.

Matt M.

May, 2024

Olive was wonderful to work with. She has great artistic vision and is prompt and professional. I would gladly work with her again!
Rose V.

Rose V.

Apr, 2024

Olive was easy to work with. Though there were a few bumps in communication, mostly due to resizing for the hardcover, but was overall very easy to talk to. Hope to have her help again if I go through with the sequel.

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