Lou Endicott
Melbourne n/a
n/a
Melbourne
Illustration and Design
BRIEF BIO
Lou Endicott is a Melbourne based illustrator and designer working from her home studio in Melbourne’s inner north. She delights in working with local councils & community as well as small business and corporate to celebrate and appreciate the world around us and how we live alongside it. Lou’s illustration work encapsulates her deep love of nature.
One of Lou’s favourite mediums is window art which she operates under the banner of Bespoke Window Art. Her work has been featured on many different business’ and community spaces across Melbourne and beyond.
Currently, Lou is working on a children’s picture book for Frontier Academy, titled Naughty Little Mouse. The book was written over two years by eleven adults with mild intellectual disabilities and guided by professional writers.
EDUCATION
Picture Book Illustration Course – PBIC (8 week intensive with Nina Rycroft – 2022)
CATC – Diploma of Graphic Design – specialising in illustration – graduate 2013
QUT – Diploma of Education (Drama & Visual Art) – graduate 1997
QUT – Bachelor of Arts (Drama) – graduate 1996
COMPETENCIES
Digital Suites:
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
Procreate
TRADITIONAL MEDIUMS
Pen & Ink
Watercolour
Pencil
Chalk Art (large scale free-hand)
NOTABLE WORKS
ILLUSTRATED MAPS
Eaglemont (Banyule City Council)
Banyule Flats Treasure Map (Banyule City Council)
Rosanna Parklands (Banyule City Council)
Wilson Reserve (Banyule City Council)
Malahang Park (Banyule City Council)
Ford Park (Banyule City Council)
Taradale Map & Guide (Taradale, Victoria)
BESPOKE WINDOW ART
Banyule Library & Cultural Hub
A&C Bakehouse
Australian Chocolate Emporium
Café Aberdeen
Chirolife
Darebin City Council
Preston Markets
Eaglemont Automotive
Etiko Clothing Store
French Blue Flowers florist
Gaia Temple community space
Kathryn & the Bear gifts and plants
Meredith Gould Architect
Mr Martins Café
Ritz of Rosanna clothing
Scafiddi Hair Design
Shields Stamps & Coins collectables
The Botanical Store
The Handsome Man barber
Private wedding
La Mama theatre
Moonee Ponds Central
Rosanna Library
Mercy Aged Care (Brisbane)
BRAND ILLUSTRATIONS
Beer Labels (illustrative designs 2021 & 2022):
Feijoa Wildflowers Beer (Garage Project - New Zealand)
Yuzu Wildflowers Beer (Garage Project - New Zealand)
Rosemary Beer (Garage Project - New Zealand)
Cherry Beer (Garage Project - New Zealand)
Mascot Creation (Flo Nasal Spray)
Activity Sheets for promotion (Flo Nasal Spray)
Get ready for school - Children’s activity sheets (Asthma Australia)
POSTERS & CAMPAIGNS
Louise Crawford – Port Phillip Mayor (campaign for Mayor - illustrator and designer)
Illustrative advertising posters (St Pius X Primary School)
Theatrical posters 2013 – to 2022 (illustrator)
(Australian Red Cross)
(Stage Left Performing Arts School)
(Sparc Theatre)
(Sonia DiOrio Comedy)
(Livewire Studios)
(Tess Waters)
LOGO DESIGN
Rest Caravan Hires
Champagne & Chips – wine blog
Act Real – corporate speaking
String of Beads – Children’s parties
Corki Designs – jewellery
The Reviewers ink – writer
Indelibility – theatre company
Wonder Garden Dance Theatre – kinder ballet school
The Runts – performers
A Virtual Hug – online video
BOOKS, EDUCATION & SKETCH VIDEO
Naughty Little Mouse (illustrator, written by Frontier Academy, 2022)
The Day Jake Logan Robinson Ran out of Hugs by Nicky A Hjort (illustrator, Lavish Publishing)
The House in the Tree by Beverley Randell (illustrator Cengage Learning)
My Great Grandpa Jack by Ben Schumacher (illustrator, Published by the Schumacher family)
UNSW – Illustrations for English comprehension testing
Victorian Department of Education – Sketch video (for Sketch Group)
Refugee Legal – Sketch video (for Sketch Group)
Mockingbird Family – Sketch video (for Sketch Group)
Wall mural (Tintara Winery South Australia)
TESTIMONIALS
"Lou we really are so thrilled we found you on illustrators Australia - honestly there were so many artists on there we randomly selected 20-30 we liked at first glance, then combed through those more thoroughly and you were honestly our absolute favourite of the lot and here you are illustrating our book! Dream. Especially as we have never done anything like this before and didn't really know what to expect... you've been so easy to communicate with and you just get it. You've made the whole thing so enjoyable. Double dream!
If we come to Melbourne we would love to meet you in person and give you a big high 5." (Elena, Book: My Great Grandad Jack)
"Amazing designs by an amazing lady" (anonymous customer on Red Bubble)
""Thanks again for your brilliant illustrations and turning it all around in the short timeline. The feedback so far has been very positive and the brand manager is happy" (Kirsty, Accolade Wines)
"This design is AWESOME Lou. Keep them coming talented lady :)" (anonymous buyer on Redbubble)
""I adore the work of Lou Endicott. She has such a wonderful style and beauty in her illustrations using pencil, ink, water color and digital." (Sondra Rymer - owner of Fairy Tales Inc. and Illustrator of "Tilly and the Tooth Fairy" )
"I absolutely adore all of Lou's pictures. I have bought numerous for myself, my son and as gifts for family and each and every one brings delight. " (Tanja, Melbourne)
"Most gorgeous children's print which my daughter loves - items arrived fast within two days and neatly packaged. The hand drawn rainbow envelope and note was a lovely touch. (Jo, NSW)
"Exactly as pictured - quick, friendly and helpful service with a lovely personal touch. Thank you :)" (Sherre, Melbourne)
"I think that I discovered this picture via a random Instagram search for sunflowers. It's absolutely gorgeous, and a lovely memorial print for my late cat. The paper is thick, the colour bright and true to screen and it shipped with a handwritten note from Lou (which I've popped in the frame behind the print)." (Kel, Western Australia)
"I LOOOOOOOVE the poster, you have captured my idea for it perfectly and more. I'm so proud if it and it makes me prouder of the show" (Tessa, London)