Sharleen Sutjitra is an illustrator and graphic designer originally from Indonesia, now based in Cambridge, UK. She earned a Visual Communication Design degree in 2019 and recently completed an MA in Children’s Book Illustration in Cambridge School of Art with distinction.

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Inspired by the silly and adventurous moments of childhood, her work brings relatable stories to life. She uses a mix of digital and traditional media, adding a hint of animation to give her characters that extra bit of magic.

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If you are a publisher or an agent, please email her at sharleensutjitra@gmail.com.

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Recognitions​​

BIBF Illustration Awards 2026 Longlist

iJungle Illustration Merit Award 2025

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Exhibitions​

MA Children's Book Illustration 2025, Copeland Gallery, London

Bologna Children's Book Fair, 2025, Italy​​

Deqiu Shanghai Illustration Town, 2025, China

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Instagram: @sharleensutjitra