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LEW KEILAR ILLUSTRATION

Uploaded by Lew Keilar on 2019-04-08.

LEW KEILAR

“I’m a sketchbook artist at heart, and that discipline — along with time spent in a shared studio with some great artists — helped me develop my own visual language.”

Since 2003, Surry Hills has been Lew Keilar’s creative base, where he honed a fine-line ink technique built on years of travel sketching. These drawings later evolved into digital illustrations and animations.

In addition to his travel-based work, Lew is a skilled live sketch artist, portraitist, architectural illustrator, whiteboard animator, and award-winning 2D animator. His ability to visualise complex ideas quickly — with wit and clarity — appeals to art directors weary of lifeless, AI-generated renders.

“I value economy of line, and over time I’ve learned to let go of ego — a key to drawing live under pressure, whether beside a creative director or in front of a crowd with the camera rolling.”

That same energy flows through Lew’s personal life — from skiing, surfing and downhill rollerblading to expressive dance — and fuels the way he creates: fluid, responsive, and present. His Instagram accounts @lewkeilar and @lewsyourself.vr capture that spirit through his dynamic GoPro MAX photography.

“I’m still evolving — because I must. In an AI-saturated world, the clarity and human touch of hand-drawn work is more valued than ever.”

Clients include: Atlassian, ASIC, BMF, Accenture, Allianz, Clemenger, Deloitte, EY, TELSTRA OPTUS, NBN Co, IAG, Sparkes Helmore, Its FRIDAY, McCanns, Scoundrel, 303 MullenLowe Jack Morton, UNSW, QANTAS, Centenary Institute, Thursday Design, Tasmania Tourism Helicopter Design, SWALSC, Multiplex, Nature Conservation Council, NSW State Library

Representation: The Drawing Arm https://www.thedrawingarm.com.au/

Studio: 51/61 Marlborough Street Surry Hills 2010

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Studio 51 Art Club this week with the ever fabulous @carmelalifemodel was another opportunity to work with granulating watercolours from @schmincke_official and @danielsmithartistsmaterials.
Love the way the colours seperate in unexpected ways you ca

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Looking for any feedback on my latest precinct drawing, this one is for Darlinghurst.
All these buildings are in this iconic Sydney suburb and I loved drawing them but just putting it out there - are there other locations I should consider?
Stupid an

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Kallur Lighthouse (Again)
This is a sketch I keep revisiting - this time focusing on the lush green of the original landscape.
The Kallur Lighthouse landscape was used as the climactic scene in the Bond movie No Time To Die where Daniel Craig’s

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First session working with granulated watercolours!
The Studio 51 muse Carmela contributed her wonderful humour, energy and talent for great poses to another home-grown night of life drawing! @carmelalifemodel

With red wine and cinnamon rolls in ha

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AUTUMN ART CAMP 2026.
My favourite drawing activity at Studio 51’s art retreat last weekend was inspired by the amazing passion of Jesse Taylor for fly fishing!
Art Camp is a getaway of Studio 51 we do twice a year to improve our art skills and

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