Ayes is a visual artist, illustrator, designer, and creative writer with nearly a decade of industry experience. As the Founder and Creative Director of Ayeskreatif Studios, she holds an MA in Visual Communication and a BSc in Mass Communication. She is an alumna of the HarperCollins Design Academy and a proud member of the Association of Illustrators (AOI).
Central to her practice is the interplay between text and image, allowing her to bring immense narrative depth to publishing and fine art. Ayes specialises in book and magazine illustrations, commercial branding, and creative education for emerging designers. Her versatile work bridges the gap between gallery walls and the printed page through powerful storytelling. An inclusive and innovative creator, she regularly collaborates with global publishers and award-winning authors, blending typography and illustration seamlessly across print and digital platforms.
Exhibited my artwork titled "TRAUMA" at Pineapple Black LAST SHOT in 2024. Photograph of Mr Bobby Benjamin (co-founder of the gallery) and me.
Exhibiting my artwork titled "THE EARTH" at the 2024 MIMA (Middlesbrough Institute for Modern Art) Great Create Competition, as a finalist.
Exhibiting my artwork titled "NOTES INBETWEEN" at the 2023 MIMA (Middlesbrough Institute for Modern Art) Great Create Competition, a finalist.
Badge issued by Teesside Alumni Volunteering, 2026
Badge issued by the Tees Valley Festivals Volunteering, 2023
Volunteering at the Unicorn Riding for the Disabled Centre, in Middlesbrough, as part of Teesside University Volun-tees, 2023
Participating as a creative student during the MIMA Creative Week, 2023
📝 For more about me, send a message via email, and let's plan a convenient time to chat. CV is available upon request.