Lou Endicott

Melbourne
Illustration and Design 

BRIEF BIO

Lou Endicott is a Melbourne based illustrator and designer working from her home studio in Melbourne’s inner north. She delights in working with local councils & community as well as small business and corporate to celebrate and appreciate the world around us and how we live alongside it. Lou’s illustration work encapsulates her deep love of nature. 
One of Lou’s favourite mediums is window art which she operates under the banner of Bespoke Window Art. Her work has been featured on many different business’ and community spaces across Melbourne and beyond. 
Currently, Lou is working on a children’s picture book for Frontier Academy, titled Naughty Little Mouse. The book was written over two years by eleven adults with mild intellectual disabilities and guided by professional writers.

EDUCATION

Picture Book Illustration Course – PBIC (8 week intensive with Nina Rycroft – 2022)

CATC – Diploma of Graphic Design – specialising in illustration – graduate 2013

QUT – Diploma of Education (Drama & Visual Art) – graduate 1997

QUT – Bachelor of Arts (Drama) – graduate 1996

COMPETENCIES
 

Digital Suites:

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Procreate

TRADITIONAL MEDIUMS

Pen & Ink

Watercolour

Pencil

Chalk Art (large scale free-hand)
 

NOTABLE WORKS

ILLUSTRATED MAPS

Eaglemont (Banyule City Council) 

Banyule Flats Treasure Map (Banyule City Council)

Rosanna Parklands (Banyule City Council)

Wilson Reserve (Banyule City Council)

Malahang Park (Banyule City Council) 
Ford Park (Banyule City Council)

Taradale Map & Guide (Taradale, Victoria)


BESPOKE WINDOW ART
Banyule Library & Cultural Hub

A&C Bakehouse

Australian Chocolate Emporium

Café Aberdeen

Chirolife

Darebin City Council

Preston Markets

Eaglemont Automotive

Etiko Clothing Store

French Blue Flowers florist

Gaia Temple community space

Kathryn & the Bear gifts and plants

Meredith Gould Architect

Mr Martins Café

Ritz of Rosanna clothing

Scafiddi Hair Design

Shields Stamps & Coins collectables

The Botanical Store

The Handsome Man barber

Private wedding

La Mama theatre

Moonee Ponds Central
Rosanna Library
Mercy Aged Care (Brisbane)

 

BRAND ILLUSTRATIONS
Beer Labels (illustrative designs 2021 & 2022):

Feijoa Wildflowers Beer (Garage Project - New Zealand)
Yuzu Wildflowers Beer (Garage Project - New Zealand)
Rosemary Beer (Garage Project - New Zealand)
Cherry Beer (Garage Project - New Zealand)
Mascot Creation (Flo Nasal Spray)
Activity Sheets for promotion (Flo Nasal Spray)
Get ready for school - Children’s activity sheets (Asthma Australia)


POSTERS & CAMPAIGNS

Louise Crawford – Port Phillip Mayor (campaign for Mayor - illustrator and designer)
Illustrative advertising posters (St Pius X Primary School)
Theatrical posters 2013 – to 2022 (illustrator)
(Australian Red Cross)
(Stage Left Performing Arts School) 

(Sparc Theatre) 
(Sonia DiOrio Comedy)
(Livewire Studios) 
(Tess Waters)


LOGO DESIGN

Rest Caravan Hires

Champagne & Chips  wine blog

Act Real  corporate speaking

String of Beads  Children’s parties

Corki Designs  jewellery

The Reviewers ink  writer

Indelibility  theatre company

Wonder Garden Dance Theatre  kinder ballet school

The Runts  performers

A Virtual Hug  online video
 

BOOKS, EDUCATION & SKETCH VIDEO

Naughty Little Mouse (illustrator, written by Frontier Academy, 2022)
The Day Jake Logan Robinson Ran out of Hugs
 by Nicky A Hjort (illustrator, Lavish Publishing) 

The House in the Tree by Beverley Randell (illustrator Cengage Learning)

My Great Grandpa Jack by Ben Schumacher (illustrator, Published by the Schumacher family) 

UNSW – Illustrations for English comprehension testing

Victorian Department of Education – Sketch video (for Sketch Group)

Refugee Legal – Sketch video (for Sketch Group)

Mockingbird Family – Sketch video (for Sketch Group)

Wall mural (Tintara Winery South Australia)


TESTIMONIALS

"Lou we really are so thrilled we found you on illustrators Australia - honestly there were so many artists on there we randomly selected 20-30 we liked at first glance, then combed through those more thoroughly and you were honestly our absolute favourite of the lot and here you are illustrating our book! Dream. Especially as we have never done anything like this before and didn't really know what to expect... you've been so easy to communicate with and you just get it. You've made the whole thing so enjoyable. Double dream!
If we come to Melbourne we would love to meet you in person and give you a big high 5." (Elena, Book: My Great Grandad Jack)

"Amazing designs by an amazing lady" (anonymous customer on Red Bubble)

""Thanks again for your brilliant illustrations and turning it all around in the short timeline. The feedback so far has been very positive and the brand manager is happy" (Kirsty, Accolade  Wines)

"This design is AWESOME Lou. Keep them coming talented lady :)" (anonymous buyer on Redbubble)

""I adore the work of Lou Endicott. She has such a wonderful style and beauty in her illustrations using pencil, ink, water color and digital." (Sondra Rymer - owner of Fairy Tales Inc. and Illustrator of "Tilly and the Tooth Fairy" )

"I absolutely adore all of Lou's pictures. I have bought numerous for myself, my son and as gifts for family and each and every one brings delight. " (Tanja, Melbourne)

"Most gorgeous children's print which my daughter loves - items arrived fast within two days and neatly packaged. The hand drawn rainbow envelope and note was a lovely touch. (Jo, NSW)

"Exactly as pictured - quick, friendly and helpful service with a lovely personal touch. Thank you :)" (Sherre, Melbourne)

"I think that I discovered this picture via a random Instagram search for sunflowers. It's absolutely gorgeous, and a lovely memorial print for my late cat. The paper is thick, the colour bright and true to screen and it shipped with a handwritten note from Lou (which I've popped in the frame behind the print)." (Kel, Western Australia)

"I LOOOOOOOVE the poster, you have captured my idea for it perfectly and more. I'm so proud if it and it makes me prouder of the show" (Tessa, London)

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