Cherilyn Colbert is an illustrator, designer, and visual storyteller based in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Her work and process blends traditional and digital methods—sometimes working in one or the other, but often working in both. Her specialties include illustrated maps, editorial illustrations, surface pattern design, and architectural illustrations.

Illustrated map of Mount Trashmore in Virginia Beach featuring happy active people using the park.

Campus Illustration William and Mary by Cherilyn Colbert

Nature Inspired Surface Pattern Tea Towel by Cherilyn Colbert

Italian Holiday Feast on Pink Background

Illustration of an Eastern Bluebird on a Green Background by Cherilyn Colbert

Typographic Illustration Carpe Diem by Cherilyn Colbert

Editorial Illustration motion graphic about depression by Cherilyn Colbert

Editorial Magazine Illustration by Cherilyn Colbert

Editorial Illustration about the Creative Process by Cherilyn Colbert

Surface Pattern Art Supplies by Cherilyn Colbert

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My next few weekends will be filled with holiday markets. If you’re in the Hampton Roads area, mark your calendars! There will be tons of vendors at each market.
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Shop small. Shop local.

Prints make great gifts! 🎁
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It’s that time of year again. If you’re making lists and checking them twice, include art prints of your favorite people’s favorite places.

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8x10s = $28 | 11x14 = $42

I’m offering custom home portraits this holiday season! You can choose for a full color version or a line art only version. You’ll be provided downloadable art in multiple sizes a can print as many as you’d like to gift.
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These are

I would love some feedback.

I’m adding a Virginia Beach piece to my typographic print collection. Which background color do you prefer? See poll.

Also, would love to know what size you would prefer to see these in? Currently, they are availa

From the archives. Sharing this older piece I made while on vacation a few years back. I’ve always enjoyed it but haven’t quite figured out a way to use it. Prints, stickers, mural?
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#illustration #editorialillustration #oceanlife

Calling all Richmond, Va fans! My newest illustrated place is now available for preorder on my website.
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This piece features many of the incredible parks and outdoorsy areas of the Richmond region. It’s currently available in ready to frame si

I have followed the work of @thomasdambo for years. I’ve dreamed of seeing them in person and having one in my yard. And, while still I don’t have one in my yard, there is currently a traveling exhibition in Virginia Beach. We went to the