Elena Essex

Self-taught Illustrator and designer Elena Essex is from Brighton, a seaside resort south of London.  Elena’s beautiful designs have appeared on children’s wear, greeting cards, home goods, and textiles.

Elena has a reverence for nature and a love of animals, often depicting both in her distinctive style which emanates joy and peace.  Her lovely designs and harmonious color combinations are a magical visual journey.  

We welcome Elena into the Cotton+Steel family and are pleased to share her first collection, Mystical