👋 Hello! I’m Sama Al Helou

Bringing Ideas to Life Through Illustration

A passionate illustrator creating vibrant and meaningful visuals for brands, books, and digital experiences.

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Illustrator inking a botanical drawing at a desk full of coloured pencils

Services

Illustration Services Tailored to Your Needs

Digital Illustration

Colourful, textured artwork for websites, apps, social media and campaigns.

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Character Design

Memorable characters and mascots with turnarounds and expression sheets.

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Editorial Illustration

Thoughtful images for magazines, book covers and articles.

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Selected Work

A few recent pieces for books, brands and editorial clients.

Storybook illustration of two foxes in a green forest — Forest friends, picture book spread

Editorial illustration of a woman reading under a blossoming tree — Spring reading, magazine illustration

Gouache-style illustration of a river valley with a small house at sunset — River valley, art print

About

A Pencil, A Vision, & Endless Possibilities

Hey there! I’m Sama Al Helou, an illustrator with a passion for bringing stories to life through colours, lines and creativity. Ever since I could hold a pencil, I’ve been sketching worlds beyond imagination: whimsical characters, dreamy landscapes and intricate designs. I create illustrations for books, branding, social media and personal commissions, inspired by nature, fantasy and everyday life.

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Working with Sama was an absolute joy! Her illustrations brought our brand to life with vibrant colours and stunning detail. Highly professional, creative and easy to collaborate with. I can’t recommend her enough!

— Nora Bitar, Creative Director, Luna & Co.

Bringing Ideas to Life Through Illustration

Digital Illustration

Character Design

Editorial Illustration

A Pencil, A Vision, & Endless Possibilities

I'm Available for Freelance Projects