Illustrations
Lehla Eldridge
My name is Lehla
Hello, I’m Lehla — an illustrator, writer, and actress who loves bringing stories to life with colour, warmth, and imagination. I have extensive experience creating illustration and written work across a range of projects, and I continue to perform, drawing inspiration from storytelling in all its forms. I especially enjoy collaborating with people who share positive, hopeful messages or are creating work that cares for the planet and its people. My work celebrates connection, joy, and the beauty found in everyday life.
Professional info
Languages
ITALIAN, enough to sound impressive if you don't speak Italian, not enough to translate the evening Italian news.
2010 - present
Work experience
10 years of theatre, Bristol Old Vic Theatre Company, International Theatre Festival Delhi, Hoodwink Theatre Company, A and BC Theatre Company, Tour De Force Theatre Company and Hinterland
As an illustrator clients include, The Mount Nelson Hotel Cape Town, Relais and Chateaux, Natal Building Society, Quadrant, Baba N Kleuter Magazine, Cosmopolitan Magazine, The Tale Teller Barcelona and lots of private clients.
Published books are 'The South African Illustrated Cookbook.' published by Struik, South Africa. 2002. 'Excuse Me I'm Trying to Read' written by Mary Jo Amani. Published by Charlesbridge Publishers USA. 'The Lovely Book for Wonderful Women' Published by Pinter and Martin May 2014 'Shooting Star' and 'I am Me, You, Us and We' by Caroline Trowbridge and 'Color Up' By Ann Skinner-Jones and Karen Foss and 'Sushil's Dream' by Annie Gilmour. I have also co-authored 'Jump, Fall, Fly from schooling to homeschooling to unschooling'
Written Articles
Bella Mia Magazine
'My Kids Don't go to School but they do go to Circus' for The Guardian
Skills
PHOTOSHOP
ILLUSTRATION
UNSCHOOLING
DIVERGENT THINKING
HELPING KIDS AND ADULTS BE CREATIVE
TALKS
Education
The Guildhall School of Music and Drama Professional Acting Course 1989-1992
2010 - present