I am Chelsea Lewis, also known as Cheesal Designs, your creative collaborator, an illustrator and designer who enjoys both the bold and quiet, story-driven visuals that grab attention and hold it. I love transforming ideas into expressive, engaging designs that feel fresh, fun, and meaningful. If you want work that stands out and gets remembered, let’s make it happen.
I Draw Things, Design Things, and Occasionally Make Magic Happen
ILLUSTRATION · BRANDING · VISUAL STORYTELLING · PRESENTATION DESIGN · CHARACTER DESIGN · BOOK COVER DESIGN · POSTER DESIGN · ALBUM COVER · WEB LAYOUT DESIGN · AD DESIGN · MARKETING MATERIALS ·
Creativity has always been a huge part of who I am. I’ve always been drawn to art that tells a story, creates a feeling, or builds a world you can step into. That’s what I try to bring into everything I create; work that feels alive, expressive, and full of intention.
I’m currently pursuing my degree while building my portfolio and finding my place in the creative field. My goal is simple: create work that people connect with and collaborate with people who are just as excited about bringing ideas to life as I am.
Animating Worlds
To Tell A Story
Creative Wins & Goals
Accomplishments, goals and current projects
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Designed and developed multiple original illustration and design concepts across print and digital formats
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Created concept-driven projects including book cover designs, character design sheets, and visual storytelling pieces
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Designed a mascot and logo for local cafe from design made during college course
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Built structured creative workflows using brainstorming, mind mapping, and visual research techniques
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Developed cohesive icon sets and UI/UX wireframes using tools like Figma and Adobe Illustrator
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Began building a professional portfolio focused on illustration, storytelling, and design versatility
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Created art for poster and album released in 2025
Creative Accomplishments
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Designing a children’s book of a dog's journey through life meeting new friends and experiencing new things.
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Building a personal portfolio website to showcase work, process, and creative identity
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Creating book cover concepts that focus on metaphor, typography, and visual storytelling
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Developing branding and ad campaigns for creative concepts (including multi-platform campaigns)
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Expanding a cartoon-style illustration library with bold, coloring-book-inspired line work
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Experimenting with fantasy and creature design to strengthen imaginative world-building
Current Projects
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Land freelance or contract work in book illustration, cover design, or visual storytelling
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Publish or illustrate a children’s book or fantasy-based project
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Build a consistent online presence and recognizable artistic style
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Grow a portfolio that attracts clients looking for bold, playful, story-driven design
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Collaborate with brands, authors, or creatives on meaningful, visually engaging projects
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Turn creative work into a sustainable income stream while continuing to evolve artistically