I’m a creative designer and illustrator based in the SF Bay Area.

I spent much of my early school years in hot water for drawing silly pictures instead of doing classwork. Years later that led in a roundabout way to working in the ad, media, & design space.

Today, after a little break from the industry, I’m making a parallel pivot back into the creative sandbox I enjoy—illustration—while still keeping a foot in the design world. After thinking about it for years, I think it’s time to “put up or shut up”.

I’ve long been drawn to the magic and simplicity of picture books. I have recently written and illustrated my first. In the past I’ve produced art and writing for client work, but never both for myself.

I’m always open to outside design projects, so drop a line and say hello. If you’d like to see a selection of my creative (non-illustrative) work, visit nateriley-creative.myportfolio.com