Two abstract, stylized figures standing with surfboards against a black background, drawn in light beige with simple lines and shapes.

Illustrator, surfer, and traveler pulling inspiration from life between remote tropical islands and South Africa.

Tropicool Studio creates nature-driven illustration, combining wildlife, jungle and ocean motifs through a naive, hand-drawn, playful visual language.

Surf and tropical art illustration inspired by my life in indonesia
Surf highway, endless waves, boards on the roof. A fun surf inspired line art illustration.
Surfer dude in retro tropical colors drawn by hand digitally.
Collaboration with Drifter in Bali
Tropical surf print of my favourite wave in indonesia.
Desert alchemist leading his horse to find some waves.
Mystic surf folk art.
Wet on wet botanical watercolor illustration used a wine label mock up
Hand drawn illustration "surfing is better with friends"
A stylized digital illustration of a person surfing on a wave with a small sun in the background, with the Indonesian phrase 'Satu Ombak Lagi' written at the bottom.
Folk art and surf art merged.
Craft beer mock up with hand drawn illustrations with a surf and tropical feel to it.
A stylized digital illustration featuring a sun with a face at the center, surrounded by fish, dolphins, birds, and various abstract symbols. The illustration has a dark background with orange and greenish tones. There is also a quote on the sides th
Surfing is better with friends illustration
Available Mexican inspired folk art icon for a logo or merchandise.
Surf tropical volcano art mockup for Island Brewing craft beer in Bali
Two headed lion wine label mockup
line art mystical folk and surf art illustration

About Tropicool

My name is Ceri Lou, the artist behind Tropicool Studio. I’m a self taught illustrator from Scotland, half raised in Canada, currently living between Cape Town and Indonesia. 
I’ve lived an unconventional life, traveling, sketching, and surfing in remote corners of the world for over 12 years, a path that naturally led me to illustration as a full time career.
My work is an extension of my lifestyle. It draws from surfing, jungle and ocean life, and a deep connection to nature. My style is distinctly hand drawn and human-made with a playful, naïve, and down-to-earth essence.
I love working with specialty coffee shops, tropical hotels, food and beverage brands, and wildlife expedition companies. I’m especially drawn to clients who value character and originality over predictable, generic commercial illustration.
Please get in touch if you’d like to work together.
CONTACT
CONTACT
A woman smiling at sunset by the water, wearing a brown sleeveless top, with a white flower in her hair and tattoos on her arm.
A repeating pattern featuring whales, plants, and Polynesian icons in shades of brown and beige.
SHOP PRINTS
SHOP PRINTS

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. You can view available prints → here

  • Yes. I’m open to collaborations involving art, travel, and creative experiences.

  • Yes. Existing artwork can be licensed for commercial or editorial use, depending on the project. You can view available artwork → here

    Licensing is based on factors such as usage, scale, duration, and exclusivity. If you have a specific piece in mind, get in touch with details of how you’d like to use it and I can provide a quote.

  • My work is defined by a hand-drawn, organic quality that keeps it expressive and human. It’s shaped by over a decade of travel and time spent in different cultures and coastal environments, which informs the visual language, subject matter, and overall feel of the work.

  • Projects usually follow a simple structure:
    Brief → Concept sketches → Refinement → Final artwork delivery

  • Timelines vary depending on scope and complexity. As a general guide:

    • Branding-focused illustration: 2–3 weeks

    • Clothing / merchandise graphics: ~1 week

    • Packaging illustration: ~2 weeks

    This can shift depending on feedback rounds and project details. For an accurate timeline, get in touch with your project outline.

  • Pricing is partly based on how the artwork will be used. This ensures the work is valued appropriately across different scales, whether it’s for a small run or a large commercial campaign. Usage-based pricing protects the integrity of the work while keeping costs aligned with the level of exposure and reach.

  • Pricing reflects the time and skill required to create the artwork, along with the intended usage. It also accounts for concept development, revisions, and final file preparation for the specific application.

  • You can reach out via the contact page with an overview of your project, timeline, and budget.