ABOUT

Sheryl Cole is a nature-loving illustrator, artist and design director based near the beach in Melbourne, Australia.

She grew up on a farm in New Zealand surrounded by animals, birds and bush on one side and the Pacific Ocean on the other. When Sheryl wasn’t outside curiously playing she was inside creating inspired by it all.

Sheryl is still out in nature every day, collaborating with her surrounds, connecting with the colour, textures and energy of the natural world and finding inspiration to explore in her studio. Travel adventures, healthy wondrous foods, a good chai, SUPing, hiking and photography make her heart sing too.

Sheryl’s happy place is designing, illustrating and developing products which inspire natures joy. Capturing the playful spirit and details of nature; native birds, animals, insects, flora, botanicals and abstract forms using watercolour, gouache ink and pencil - carefully combining them to create digital compositions ready for printing on a variety of surfaces. The lush, spontaneous flow of watercolour feels like it’s painting itself.

Sheryl loves working with nature-loving businesses on branding, packaging, surface design illustrations and special commissions. She is proud to be part of a community celebrating nature and encouraging others to reconnect with it and consume thoughtfully.

Have a project in mind? Contact Sheryl today to begin a dialogue about your next project.

Interviews
Behind the artwork by the lovely folk at Topflite Hound
On the child-like play and freedom of illustration with Illustrators Australia

As seen in
Pattern Pulse Vol 2 – November 2022
Country Style magazine – August 2022
Sweet Home magazine – February 2018
Uppercase, issue 30, page 115 – July 2016

Exhibitions
Narratives’ artist book exhibition | The Little Red Cottage, Maleny, QLD – October 2024
Grow | Illustrators Australia - Group show, Victorian Artists Society, Melbourne – December 2019
Wild Thing | Royal Botanical Gardens Sydney - Group show, Lion Gate Lodge, Sydney – August 2019
Shout | Illustrators Australia - Group show, Collingwood Gallery, Melbourne – October 2018
Paper + Pixel | Illustrators Australia - Group show, Collingwood Gallery, Melbourne – May 2017
Drift | Basketmakers of Victoria - Group show, Herring Island, Melbourne – February 2017
Life’s a Beach | Wyreena - Group show, Croydon – October 2016
Onefourfour | Twelve Australian Female Artists. Twelve months. Twelve themes. The Art Room, Melbourne – 2015

My favourite swimwear this summer is the @une_piece ‘Vintage Romantique’.

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Thrilled to share a little behind-the-scenes look into my studio at my hand-illustrated botanical beauty, “Blue Delphiniu

‘Iris’ she’s more than elegance and beauty—you can trust her wholeheartedly. With courage and fearless spirit, she’s in it for the long haul, inspiring everyone with her radiant presence.

‘Iris’ is one of

‘Lotus’ an early riser who emerges gracefully from the murky waters, she radiates with every step, sparkling in the sunlight as she embarks on her journey of growth and spiritual awakening.

‘Lotus’ is one of the charming fl

‘Dahlia’ radiates elegance, creativity, positivity, and growth. With her graceful spirit and inner strength, she shines in any crowd. She embraces positive change and lives her truth every step of the way.

‘Dahlia’ is one of

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Studio photos by Shannyn Higgins