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Doriana Pressacco

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  • About
  • design
  • animal art
  • patterns
  • motion
  • narrative art
  • Sketchbook

mustard's big fall harvest

children’s book cover based on hestia, a private commissioner’s pet rat.

manta dreams

are you in the sky or under the sea?

(gouache & watercolour)

positive whales trio

a trio of prints with positive phrases, because self-care is more important than you think.

oceanic alphabet book

a full collection of illustrations depicting the alphabet through unique and exciting sea creatures. here are a few highlights from the book:

ocean series

Made entirely with gouache and watercolour paints, this is one of four pieces in my painting thesis for endangered marine animals awareness.

Paintings are depicting the Hawksbill & Green Sea Turtles, Northern Right Whale, Vaquita, and Hawaiian Monk Seal --- all of which are beautiful, remarkable endangered marine species that are slowly and silently slipping away from us. This series is meant to shine a light on their beauty and show the world that they’re worth saving.

asleep at sea

book cover based on my sailor illustration, found here.

hestia

a collection of tribute portraits for a special family of rats.

wedding design

4-piece wedding invitations designed to fit each client’s aesthetic and wedding theme. designed in Illustrator and InDesign.

little worlds

A trio of encapsulated animal gifs created as counterparts to their larger worlds.

ocean series

Made entirely with gouache and watercolour paints, this is one of four pieces in my painting thesis for endangered marine animals awareness.

Paintings are depicting the Hawksbill & Green Sea Turtles, Northern Right Whale, Vaquita, and Hawaiian Monk Seal --- all of which are beautiful, remarkable endangered marine species that are slowly and silently slipping away from us. This series is meant to shine a light on their beauty and show the world that they’re worth saving.

seafoam spring

a repeating pattern made for shirts, tote bags, phone backgrounds, mug cozies, and other merchandise.

Pink Clover Press calendar

an entry for a 2020 calendar published by Pink Clover Press, centred around endangered californian wildlife. this piece depicts the coastal waters of the state, which see a great variety of different whales and dolphins passing through it each season as they travel the globe.

the proceeds for this project were donated to californian conservation charities.

little warlock on a stroll

fish study

a commissioned scientific study into two niche aquarium fish, the copperband butterfly and the mandarin dragonet.

gouache & watercolour on arches cold press.

big worlds

a set of frame-by-frame animated illustrations showcasing critters in unique environments, from a pumpkin patch to a desert bazaar to a beachside bake sale.

ocean series

Made entirely with gouache and watercolour paints, this is one of four pieces in my painting thesis for endangered marine animals awareness.

Paintings are depicting the Hawksbill & Green Sea Turtles, Northern Right Whale, Vaquita, and Hawaiian Monk Seal --- all of which are beautiful, remarkable endangered marine species that are slowly and silently slipping away from us. This series is meant to shine a light on their beauty and show the world that they’re worth saving.

striker cover

a mock #1 issue cover for marvel comics’ superhero, striker.

rat collection

a collection of tribute portraits for a special family of rats.

night guardians

a generational piece for a family of cats — spirits visiting the kitten, checking up on it under the bright light of the stars.

various renderings depict the spirits at different strengths of apparition: ghostly, half-ghost, and part-ghost. there’s also an alternate colour palette!

washi tapes

designs for 20mm washi tapes.

product photos to be added post-manufacturing.

aquariums

a series of illustrations featuring endangered animals in their own personal little aquariums. a quiet commentary on the need to protect, upkeep, and preserve these beautiful species so future generations can marvel at their power and wonder just like us.

i made (responsibly sourced) wooden keychains out of these critters, available on my online shop.

deep sea

a repeating pattern made for shirts, tote bags, phone backgrounds, mug cozies, and other merchandise.

a sailor's dream

the waves carry you, gentle. are they not sweet, with their care and grace?

the gecko for you!

A massive infographic that spanned the course of two months, dedicated to breaking down the best kind of gecko to pick as a pet for new or experienced reptile keepers.

All the illustrations seen here were painted in gouache on illustration board.

little warlock

a 45-page children’s picture book following the adventure of a young warlock and his rabbit companion on a quest to aid their alligator friends, as they journey through the forest to find a solution to their local swamp’s suddenly polluted waters.

here are a few of my favourite pages!

nice catch

tuna can label, 11” x 1.5”, arranged in Procreate and InDesign.

made to Ontario’s official food label specifications.

ocean series

Made entirely with gouache and watercolour paints, this is one of four pieces in my painting thesis for endangered marine animals awareness.

Paintings are depicting the Hawksbill & Green Sea Turtles, Northern Right Whale, Vaquita, and Hawaiian Monk Seal --- all of which are beautiful, remarkable endangered marine species that are slowly and silently slipping away from us. This series is meant to shine a light on their beauty and show the world that they’re worth saving.

seven seas

a tale of the secret, special creatures that lurk deep inside the world’s oceans.

a 20-page picture book with the directive of teaching children where the world’s oceans are, by personifying “the seven seas”. this book was an exploration into simplified shapes, texture, and entirely hand-written text. below are some of my favourite pages!

wiggles

a pattern made for children’s wallpaper and textiles (shirts, duvets, etc).

view more of my patterns in my patterns page.

holiday illos

a pair of themed illustrations meant to be holiday cards.

ghost stories, and a quiet night.

pet portraits/animal studies

a collection of commissioned illustrations that i’ve made for various clients of their beloved furry family members.

winter greeting card

a holiday card for this past winter season.

barn animals set

a set of classic barn animals, also sold as a sticker set.

bop to the beat

a looping animation made for marvel character, nova. part of a series of 3, with spider-man and ms. marvel.

mustard's big fall harvest

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manta dreams

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positive whales trio

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oceanic alphabet book

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ocean series

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asleep at sea

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hestia

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wedding design

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little worlds

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ocean series

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seafoam spring

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Pink Clover Press calendar

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little warlock on a stroll

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fish study

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big worlds

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ocean series

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striker cover

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rat collection

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night guardians

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washi tapes

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aquariums

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deep sea

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a sailor's dream

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the gecko for you!

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little warlock

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nice catch

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ocean series

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seven seas

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wiggles

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holiday illos

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pet portraits/animal studies

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winter greeting card

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barn animals set

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bop to the beat

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