Amanda Arlotta is an award winning Canadian illustrator based in Toronto. She has been recognized by 3x3 Magazine, American Illustration, Applied Arts, Creative Quarterly, the Society of Illustrators and more. Amanda attended OCAD University in Toronto graduating with a Bachelor of Design degree in Illustration awarded with distinction. Her education extends abroad studying the Future of Inhabited Form in Venice and Florence, Italy.
Known for her realistic technique, Amanda is motivated to create and inspire others through the storytelling of her illustrations. Influenced by various types of media from film, music, fine art to photography, Amanda’s creative process explores future and contemporary ideas. Her illustrative work aims to innovate and bring out new concepts to life.
Clients
Paramount Pictures · Refinery29 · Penguin Random House · The New York Times · Canada Post · Audi Canada · Demetres · Sweet Reason
Awards & Recognition
Association of Illustrators
Selected for the World Illustration Awards Showcase
2022 - Highly Commended
London, UK
EDUCATION
OCAD University
Bachelor of Design Degree - Illustration with Distinction
2014 - 2019
Toronto, Ontario
The Future of Inhabited Form Study Abroad
2018
Venice & Florence, Italy
EXHIBITIONs & Press
Violeta displayed for the “Illustrations 64: Part Two Exhibit” from March 9 - May 7, 2022 at the Society of Illustrators: The Museum of Illustration, 128 East 63rd Street in New York, NY.
Sweet Future & Echo is Oasis displayed for the “Illustrators 63: Part One Exhibit” from January 13 - February 13, 2021 at the Society of Illustrators: The Museum of Illustration, 128 East 63rd Street in New York, NY.
Sweet Future interview for Demetres Restaurants: Spring 2020 Menu Art. Toronto, ON.
Fame digital animation featured on CBC Arts: Exhibitionists televised show as the Exhibitionist in Residence. Toronto, ON, 2020.
Fame displayed for the “Illustrators 62: Part One Exhibit” from January 8 - February 1, 2020 at the Society of Illustrators: The Museum of Illustration, 128 East 63rd Street in New York, NY.
Never Ever Land displayed for American Illustration’s AI-38 Party on November 7, 2019 at the Angel Orensanz Foundation, 172 Norfolk St, New York, NY.
Fame thesis project part of OCAD University’s 104th Graduate Exhibition from May 1-5, 2019 at OCAD University in Toronto, ON.
In-Bliss displayed for Creative Quarterly’s “100 Best Gallery Show: NYC” from February 22-23, 2019 at 131 Eldridge Street, New York, NY.