About me

My name is Chelsea Bernabe (she/her), also known as Appleonia. I'm a Filipino artist based in the UK.

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I'm a digital illustrator passionate about storytelling through character design and children's illustration. Working primarily in Procreate, I bring playful, expressive characters to life with vibrant colour and thoughtful detail.

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While digital art is my main medium, I also enjoy painting with acrylics and working traditionally with graphite and pastels—bringing a tactile, hand-drawn warmth to selected pieces. Whether you're looking for whimsical worlds or heartfelt characters, my work is all about creating art that sparks imagination and emotion.

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My clients include Dahlia Mouton and Immersed Festival.

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Whether you’ve got a project in mind or just want to say hello, you can reach me via email at theappleonia@gmail.com or through my socials. I’m always open to new ideas and collaborations.