☆ about me
Elle Macciola is a freelance artist who independently studies Fine Arts and creates primarily bright anime-inspired cartoons. They love all forms of cartoons and have been drawing for most of their life. Since they started watching television, animation has inspired them to create their own characters.
They strive to become a graphic novelist, storyboard artist, and a general illustrator. The main purpose of their art is to bring joy through thought-provoking and pretty work, as well as being able to relate to their audience when we experience Fleur's vision and world.is a freelance artist creating vibrant, anime-inspired cartoons. Passionate about character design and storytelling, they draw inspiration from animation to invent imaginative worlds and heartfelt characters. Their goal is to grow as a graphic novelist, storyboard artist, and illustrator, sharing work that brings joy and resonates with audiences.
☆ artist's statement
My work centers on character design and illustration, often inspired by my imagination. I use bright, vivid tones to capture uplifting atmospheres and create a sense of joy. For me, drawing is both an artistic practice and a way to build a world where everything feels a little lighter; a sunshine space where nothing is too serious!
I am constantly growing as an artist, working to deepen my understanding of composition, anatomy, figure drawing, and perspective while developing a style that feels uniquely mine. Bryan Lee O’Malley and Brianne Drouhard are two of my biggest inspiration. I aim to create characters who radiate warmth, positivity, and the beauty of appreciating small moments in life.
My favorite aspect of character design is expressions; I enjoy exploring how exaggerated or cartoonish features can convey strong emotions with clarity and heart. I often draw on Eastern animation influences in how I use expression, though I also experiment across styles. Alongside human characters, I love designing anthropomorphic and hybrid figures—blending animal and human traits in ways I find whimsical, expressive, and underutilized in contemporary art.
Although cartoon illustration is my primary focus, I also study and appreciate fine art. Through portraiture and life drawing I’ve come to understand how mastering realism strengthens my cartoon work. Color is especially important in my practice—I experiment with bold, exuberant palettes to enhance emotion and atmosphere.
Ultimately, my goal is to create art that feels heartfelt, expressive, and relatable. Whether through a character’s smile, gesture, or quiet moment of joy, I hope my work invites viewers into the same sense of happiness and escape that I feel when drawing.