Isabella Scott
Illustration, Design
Black Girl Magic
About the Project
I created this collection of work after discovering the lack of diversity in children’s literature. I made it a mission to design the illustrations I would have loved to see as a young girl. The kind of illustrations that celebrate diversity and the uniqueness of young black girls. A black girl's hair is just so special and unique and comes in so many shapes and textures. I really want girls to love their hair and everything about themselves. As a kid, I remember always getting my hair done. I remember hating the expierence and loving the end result, the bows and barrettes were my favorite. I really focused on creating a cute, bright, and fun illustrations that highlights the uniqueness of young black girls, promotes positivity, and brings a smile to every viewer!
About Isabella Scott
Isabella Scott is an illustrator and fine artist from Winnebago, Illinois. She currently lives in Chicago. She has created a wide range of art in a variety of mediums from ballpoint pen to photography. She loves creating a world where she combines fact and fantasy. She has dedicated her career to creating diverse and inclusive work that celebrates the uniqueness of everyone and the world around her.
Isabella’s work has been seen in galleries, magazines, murals, and editorial publications. Her strong understanding of visual storytelling has helped her create unique, diverse illustrations that have been on display all throughout Chicago and even internationally in Korea. Her work has been featured in the Chicago Reader and Southside Weekly. She has been in numerous gallery shows including Columbia’s March of Mini’s, Portrait Show, and Illustrate the Vote. She also is a budding muralist with her latest mural right across Grant Park as a part of the Wabash Art Corridors.
Isabella is determined to make a difference and plans to continue making work that is diverse and inclusive.
“Isabella’s work has been great this year. Her illustrations have strong positive messages and consistent style and voice. Outside the class, she participates in a number of illustration events and takes time to help other students. It is an honor to have Isabella represent our program.”
-Chris Eliopoulos, Associate Professor, Design