Contemporary illustrator/illustration rock star.

Eyes to see, Illustration/Art to make.

 

Alexei Vella (b. Tal-Pietà, Malta, 1983) is an award winning interdisciplinary artist and illustrator based in Toronto, Canada, with clients throughout Canada, Europe and the United States.

 

He specializes in creating images that are striking and complex, sensual yet undeniably intellectually involving. In order to achieve this unique look, Vella employs a complex colour palette, an eclectic application of graphics and texture, and a sophisticated use of antiquated surfaces.

 

He received a Bachelor of Applied Arts in Interpretive Illustration from Sheridan College, where he was a recipient of multiple awards and scholarships. After graduation he went on to pursue a freelance career in illustration and design where he became noticed and won many awards for his signature style. This recognition gave him the opportunity to exhibit in many shows internationally and garner many professional awards. In the Spring of 2011 Alexei completed his MFA at OCAD University’s Interdisciplinary Master’s in Art, Media & Design program.

 

Vella’s most recent clients include: Wired UK, Canadian Lawyer, Plansponsor, The Globe And Mail, HOW Magazine, Macworld and Canadian Business.

 

ALL IMAGES © 2007-2018 ALEXEI VELLA

Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.

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  • JoinedMay 2007
  • OccupationIllustration
  • HometownToronto
  • Current cityToronto Area
  • CountryCanada
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excelentes colores y personajes! increible manejo de texturas!

January 31, 2009

Alexei’s work is definitely one of a kind. It’s almost as if he plugs his mind into his computer and the results are the Electro-acid cloud nine pop images we see before us. Definitely one of my favorites!

May 3, 2008

"Alexei pulls easily from a magic "collide-a-scope" that provides us with images that are unique portrait-icon-actors of a retro-modern world, all muted but colorful images that are simple, techno-aged, intentionally off register images that give us a marvelous vertigo that creates a cerebral tipping point, setting our… Read more

"Alexei pulls easily from a magic "collide-a-scope" that provides us with images that are unique portrait-icon-actors of a retro-modern world, all muted but colorful images that are simple, techno-aged, intentionally off register images that give us a marvelous vertigo that creates a cerebral tipping point, setting our art spirit free."

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April 11, 2008

sweet aesthetic

March 16, 2008
abundant cat (deleted)

One of my favorite links on flickr... Great artist.

February 5, 2008

I keep coming back to study all the layering and texture in Alexei's work. Great stuff!

July 11, 2007
permissible shirt (deleted)

Every time I browse through Alexei's photo stream, my jaw hits the floor. It's all so amazing it hurts my brain trying to take it all in. Beautiful stuff. Do yourself a favor and take a long careful look.

June 21, 2007

Alexei is a powerful illustrator - i think his levels go off the charts! Everyone look now!

May 9, 2007