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Electric illustrations by Janelle Barone that blend comic book art with Japanese Anime

Australian illustrator Janelle Barone is known for her appealing blend of comic book style art and Japanese inspired woodblock and Anime aesthetics. She also allows a heavy dose of on-screen inspiration, drawing from techniques visible in documentary photography and film.

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Vibrant digital illustration by Janelle Barone showing people in a red-toned office, with a woman in the foreground holding a red pen against a turquoise sky backdrop

Janelle explains: "I create purely digital art and animated gifs which blend the clean, neon colours that computers are capable of creating with grainy textures and imperfect line work. Above all, I love telling stories and creating reflective pieces of illustration."

A member of Illustrators Australia, Janelle has collaborated with other creatives to work with clients such as The Wall Street Journal, Cosmos Magazine, the Washingtonian and Formula E. You can view more of her fine work at www.janelle-barone.com or follow her on Instagram @janelle.barone.

Via Creative Boom submission | All images courtesy of Janelle Barone

Silhouetted figures in a dark red-lit space view a glowing digital screen displaying abstract neon imagery and geometric shapes
Group of suited figures illustrated in muted tones against a terracotta background, blending comic book and anime styles
Illustration of a person with long brown hair wearing round white-framed sunglasses with dark lenses reflecting a cityscape, rendered in soft yellow and green tones.
Stylised portrait of a woman in profile with long white hair, rendered in vibrant neon blues, oranges and pinks against a dark background
Illustration of a figure standing on a neon-lit street at night with retro signage, rendered in red and green hues with graffiti textures
Figure in grey beanie and black coat sits on striped bench against green brick wall, casting shadow, with scattered objects on terracotta floor below
Woman with orange wavy hair and blue face paint looks out an arched window at blue birds flying in a cloudy sky
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