LESLIE MARTIN | Head of Design | Global Brand Leadership

BEYOND

BRAND

DESIGN

PROJECT

ART and ILLUSTRATIONS


ROLE

Artist and Illustrator


DATE

2000 PRESENT

Creativity has always been part of my life. Growing up surrounded by artists, I developed a passion for storytelling through different mediums — from traditional techniques to digital illustration.

Over the years, my artwork has expanded from personal collections and commissioned pieces to online communities and creative experiments. Whether working with paint, pencils, or digital tools, creating art continues to be a way to explore ideas, connect with people, and keep evolving as a creative.

Loose Lips NFT Collection

Exploring new formats of creativity, the Loose Lips NFT Collection was an experiment in combining illustration, digital ownership, and emerging creative spaces. The project allowed me to explore how traditional artistic skills could translate into a new digital environment.

Apex Gaming / Twitch

Building a visual identity for a growing streaming presence, this project included designing logos, emotes, and social media assets to create a consistent and recognizable online brand experience.

Traditional Techniques

My creative foundation comes from traditional art techniques, including acrylics, watercolor, pastels, and colored pencil — still my favorite medium. Over time, these skills have expanded into digital illustration, allowing me to combine traditional craftsmanship with modern creative tools.