Once upon a time, a girl fell in love with a storybook tape “The wind howled… Pooh sat down and the princess fell into a deep sleep.”
Hi! I'm Tope, the artist behind Drawn Imagination. I am a traditional and digital Freelance Illustrator obsessed with stories, imaginary worlds, and magic and I pour that passion into every piece I create—whether on canvas or screen. From whimsical illustrations to affirmation card decks aimed at uplifting clients to crafting unique website designs and social media assets for empowering female-led brands.
I’ve even designed and illustrated a book journal to assist individuals in navigating their most vulnerable moments and connecting with customers face-to-face at pop-ups, markets, and events is something I truly enjoy.
I believe in sharing not just my art but the story behind it, inspiring other creatives to unleash their imaginations and helping clients realize their own unique visions.✨
Past Exhibitions, Events & workshops
March 2019 | Riot Soup ‘The Pilot’
Art exhibition celebrating and showcasing women artists of colour | The Art Movement Gallery
July 2019 | Riot Soup Art Residency
’The Unseen and The Unheard’ & Zine workshop | hARTSlane Gallery New Cross
December 2019 | RiotSoup X Friends
Christmas market & workshops / Pop Brixton, Impact Brixton
October 2019 | Black Girl Fest
Black women-owned businesses market - Selling my merchandise and prints | Business Design Centre in London
Throughout 2019 | Black culture market
Pop-up market | Pop Brixton, Impact Brixton
July 2020 | THE BLACK CREATIVES EXHIBITION @ DRINK, SHOP & DO
Art exhibition | Kings cross
December 2021 | Black culture market
Pop-up market | Downstairs at The Department Store
July 2022 | The Loss Project x Fandangoe skip
‘Black women & self care’ - Zine workshop