About

Cassandra Harrison 

Hiya! 

I'm so glad you found me and my illustration work. 

I am a live event illustrator and illustrator of academic/educational subjects.

I have been illustrating websites, books and making my rounds live illustrating conferences, workshops and summits since 2020. Previously I worked in art education and created artworks that found their way into various art museums and galleries around the UK. I still teach the occasional art class to children and adults as I feel that drawing for the fun of drawing is a joy that many people want to tap into.  

I love working with people.  Making genuine connections and showing that a person's words are valued is what I enjoy most about my live illustration work.  One of my recent client's shared this with me:

"Cassandra was amazing to work with right from the first call. Cassandra's ability to capture the essence of the attendees ideas with creativity and clarity was truly impressive. Her contributions helped make the event a resounding success, and her professionalism and dedication were apparent in every detail...Plus, she is a really warm and kind person...who doesn't like working with people like that"

Thanks, Hinal from The Kings Fund. You can find more reviews like these on my Reviews page.

Illustrator of People and Places

My main skills show up in my live illustration work.  I can process information quickly then draw the information that makes it accessible and fun for the viewer.  This is balanced out by the fact I'm hopeless at baking.  No other grouping of words brings a shudder to my soul more than 'Hey parents!  It's bake sale time!!'

International Women's Day Conference with Keynote Speaker Alice Thompson

What do expect when you work with me

  • Prompt and clear communication
  • Getting clear on the aims of your project and who you are trying to reach
  • Clear timelines and a professional finish
  • A warm and upbeat interaction with someone who wants everyone involved to feel like they're winning

As seen on:

ITV news broadcasting a business and AI event in the Scottish Borders (2025)

Timberland shop activation printing my t-shirt design with the public (2023)

Edinburgh Art Book by Emma Benet (2019)

BBC series about architects -  snippets of my fine artwork seen in the David Blaikie office (2013)

The List - featured artist in 2013

Professional Qualifications

Graduate with Honours from a liberal arts school

Association of Illustrators Member

Golden Pencils participant and student of The Good Ship Illustration Business Course

Cassandra Harrison now on Substack

Keep updated with news, upcoming events, past events, and client work and drawing prompts and classes on my shiny substack.