Alexei Vella
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
about Alexei
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Bio:
Alexei Vella (b. Tal-Pietà, Malta) is an award-winning interdisciplinary artist, Illustrator, and Graphic Designer based in Toronto, Canada. He makes commercial art. Hire him, he is nice. Pay him a visit on Twitter, Instagram or check out his Dribbble to see what he is currently working on. Alexei's work has been exhibited throughout Canada and the United States. He received his Bachelor of Applied Arts in Interpretive Illustration from Sheridan College, where he was a recipient of multiple awards and scholarships. After graduation he went on to pursue a freelance career in illustration and design where he became noticed for his signature style. This recognition gave him the opportunity to exhibit in many shows and garner many professional awards. Alexei went on to produce a body of personal work during the execution and completion of his MFA at OCAD University’s Interdisciplinary Master’s in Art, Media & Design program, in the Spring of 2011. Since then Alexei Vella has returned to his client based illustration and frequents as a Teaching Assistant at OCAD University. Clients Include:
Delta - SKY Magazine, Discoveries Magazine, The Atlantic, Forbes Magazine, Barron’s, Adweek, Tablet Magazine, Economist - 1843 Magazine, Bridges Alumni Magazine, Boston Globe, Variety, MCF Giving Forum, Milken Review, Desert Companion, Sarasota Magazine, Strategy Magazine, XPRIZE Foundation, POZ Magazine, Harvard Business Review, Ryerson Review of Journalism, Scientific American, Monocle, Dialogue Review, Diabetic Living, Seattle Metropolitan, NYU Law Magazine, Howler Magazine, MotherJones, Wired UK, Canadian Lawyer, Plansponsor, HOW Magazine & Macworld. INterview with Alexei Vella:
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Recognition:
American Illustration 26, 27, 28 & 35 - ‘Selected’.
Creative Quarterly 8 - Gold & 12 - Merit.
Creative Quarterly Best of 2007 - Honourable Mention.
CMYK Magazine: Call For Aspiring Creatives #43 - Illustration Category.
Applied Arts Illustration Awards 17, 18 & 19 - Personal & Editorial Categories.
Applied Arts Student Awards - Illustration Category.
3×3 Illustration Annual #4 - Student Show - Gold, Bronze & Merit.
3×3 Illustration Annual 6 & 7 - Pro Show - Merit.
Personal Website:
www.alexeivella.com
© Copyright 2022 Alexei Vella. All Rights reserved.
American Illustration 26, 27, 28 & 35 - ‘Selected’.
Creative Quarterly 8 - Gold & 12 - Merit.
Creative Quarterly Best of 2007 - Honourable Mention.
CMYK Magazine: Call For Aspiring Creatives #43 - Illustration Category.
Applied Arts Illustration Awards 17, 18 & 19 - Personal & Editorial Categories.
Applied Arts Student Awards - Illustration Category.
3×3 Illustration Annual #4 - Student Show - Gold, Bronze & Merit.
3×3 Illustration Annual 6 & 7 - Pro Show - Merit.
Personal Website:
www.alexeivella.com
© Copyright 2022 Alexei Vella. All Rights reserved.
