Illustration & Design

Fashion Illustration & Design (book-led narrative work)

Ximena Ballantyne’s work sits at the intersection of fashion illustration and design, with a focus on narrative-led projects developed as collections, editorial series, and illustrated works.

Her practice explores how illustration can extend beyond the page into textiles, books, and collectible design pieces, while maintaining a strong couture sensibility and visual coherence across mediums.

Alongside personal bodies of work, she accepts a limited number of illustration and design commissions that align with her aesthetic, narrative focus, and long-term creative direction.

Silhouette of a woman standing with her hands on her hips, in front of an ornate window with city buildings outside, inside a detailed room with classical decor, and the words 'Nolil Atelier' written on the side.

Drawing of two women in a luxurious room with wood-paneled walls, large window with dark curtains showing city buildings outside. One woman with short, platinum blonde hair wears a form-fitting, striped gown with puffed sleeves and a dramatic train.

A black and white sketch of a room with ornate moldings, featuring a large window overlooking city skyscrapers. In front of the window, there is a zebra-striped dress on a mannequin, flanked by two smaller mannequins. To the right, there is a table w