A colorful illustration of a woman with red hair holding a soda, wearing a T-shirt that says 'My Boyfriend Is Out of Town'. A handwritten note next to her introduces her as Ilona and explains that she makes hand-drawn comics and illustrations to get through the day.

Life is easier when it's hand-drawn

Life is easier when it's hand-drawn

HAND-DRAWN COMICS TO GET THROUGH THE DAY.

Nuff said.

Ilonaโ€™s last days in toronto

Part I.

Creativity will keep you safe.

Ilonaโ€™s Last Days in Toronto is an ongoing diary-style illustrated project about transformation in the times of uncertainty. Executed in watercolour, ink and whimsy within Etchrโ€™s accordion sketchbook.

Part I is now on my Substack.

What People Are Saying

  • Just keep making stuff. You make my eyes hate the world less.

    โ€” Kevy Metal

  • Your comics place you at the center of a kind of memory โ€” sometimes ethereal, sometimes raw โ€” that feels like reading someone elseโ€™s personal diary. Thereโ€™s always a clear emotion running through your work that leaves me wanting to know more.

    โ€” Nick P.

  • After visiting your website and exploring your Restaurant Project, I was genuinely impressed by the thought, detail, and charm in your work.

    โ€” Madrina Bar Y Tapas

Take a peak into my sketchbook!

[read the latest] - THE Restaurant project

Explore the continuation of my reflective restaurant series, where Iโ€™m revisiting the days where it all began.

Now on my blog.


LIFE IS EASIER WHEN IT'S HAND-DRAWN.

LIFE IS EASIER WHEN IT'S HAND-DRAWN.