Me — LeeAna Benson

Thanks for being here! My name is LeeAna and I'm a graphic designer and illustrator with 15 years of experience creating artwork for apparel, lifestyle, and consumer brands.

I develop concepts, messaging, color palettes, and creative direction, carrying projects from the earliest stages of ideation all the way through production. Most of the work you'll see in my portfolio has been shaped by my ideas at nearly every step of the process.

I've had the opportunity to collaborate with brands and retailers including Todd Snyder, Target, Fanatics, American Eagle, Gap, Old Navy, Loft, and Five Below, creating work that is commercially relevant and visually compelling.

I live in Albany, New York with my husband, our 3-year-old, a small dog, and five (yes, five) very spoiled cats.

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Illustration of a person sitting at a desk with a computer showing an apple icon, bookshelf in the background, sleeping cat on top of the shelf, musical notes, potted plant, and a cat looking in from the window.

A cartoon of a person pointing at a cat named Jupiter, with broken pottery on the floor.

Person measuring designs on a gray T-shirt with a ruler on a desk.

A behind-the-scenes photo of a film crew in an office, with a camera operator and boom microphone operator recording a woman working at a desk, and a man standing nearby.

Overhead view of a person photographing food items on a marble surface. Included are a loaf of bread, slices of bread with spread, cherry tomatoes, an avocado, herbs, a small bowl of turmeric, seeds, and a container of avocado oil.

Person photographing a dessert setup with cakes and sweets on a table.

Smiling person with dark hair in a black top and backpack, standing against a textured wall.

Two people working in an office, one standing and one sitting at a desk, on a Twitter post from GQ Magazine about juggling fashion, family, and life.

Storefront display with three mannequins dressed in casual clothing: a gray sweatshirt with prints and sunglasses, a plaid shirt with a black cap, and a blue button-up shirt with rolled sleeves. Text on the window reads 'SAULT NEW ENGLAND' with websi

Woman standing next to a clothing rack with assorted tops on hangers. A white tank top with a slogan is prominently displayed. There are potted plants in the background.

Group of children and adults posing in front of colorful wall art.

Two people standing next to a bicycle loaded with stacks of books in a spacious, rustic warehouse.

Sketchbook with pencil sketches of people, assorted colored pencils, a marker, and a small card with 'LEEANA BENSON .com' on a spiral-bound page.

Children sitting on a blanket in a park, participating in an outdoor art activity with a woman. Art supplies and drawings are visible.

Outdoor drawing class in a park with a sign reading 'Free Drawing Class.' A group of children is seated on a blanket, participating in the activity with an instructor and easel nearby. Trees, grass, and buildings in the background.

An empty classroom with green walls and several rows of desks and chairs, facing a blank whiteboard. Overhead lights hang from the ceiling, and there is a picture on the wall above the board. The teacher's desk is in the corner with papers on it.

Two tables with art supplies including paints, brushes, and paper against a light green wall.

Large colorful puzzle mural with children's drawings on each piece against a light green wall.

Person writing on a whiteboard filled with diagrams and notes related to travel or tourism planning, including topics like destinations, accommodations, and experiences, with a focus on factors like sustainability and culture. The person is wearing a

Store display with mannequins dressed in casual clothing near large windows, featuring a person sitting on a ledge beside them.

Store display with Boston-themed merchandise, including a mannequin wearing a "BEAN TOWN" t-shirt, marshmallow fluff jars, "I'm a fluffernutter" t-shirts, and various Boston pride items like foam fingers and drink holders.

Colorful abstract portrait of a person with vibrant hues of blue, purple, pink, yellow, and green.

Minimalist black line drawing on white canvas, depicting an abstract shape on an easel, with art supplies nearby.

A dimly lit stage with a woman painting on a canvas under a bright light and a man playing a double bass. Several audience members are seated, observing the performance.

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