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Aya El Tilbani
Aya is a Palestinian-Canadian illustrator based in Toronto who firmly believes in maximalism. She draws her inspiration from anything and everything wacky and colourful. Her favourite. pastime is spending an excessive amount of hours creating textures and distorting reality to create whimsical, dark illustrations.

“The Early, Lesser-Known Signs of Perimenopause”
Illustration for Sarasota Magazine’s July issue, art directed by Gigi Ortwein.
“Navigating Women’s Specific Financial Planning Needs”
Illustration for Sarasota Magazine’s July issue, art directed by Gigi Ortwein.
Kayak: Canadian History Magazine For Kids
Cover page for the April 2023 issue, art directed by Leigh Mckenzie.
Scientific American
Illustrated portrait of Melanie Matchett Wood art directed by Michael Mrak for the Scientific American Article, “Why 2 Is the Best Number and Other Secrets from a MacArthur-Winning Mathematician”
“What to Do If You Think You’ve Been Shadowbanned on Instagram”
Illustration for The Markup, directed by Gabriel Hongsdusit.
“Without a Trace: How to Keep Your Phone Off the Grid”
A follow-up Illustration for The Markup, directed by Gabriel Hongsdusit.
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