Hello!

I'm Dané.

I am a Cape Town based illustrator/animator with a 7+ years industry experience in ad agencies and animation studios. 

Whether you're here to explore, collaborate, or commission a project, I'm glad you stopped by. Take a look around - and let's get in touch

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Wanna see

What I'm working on?

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Below you'll find a collection of my illustrations — a mix of passion projects, client work, and spontaneous doodles that got a little out of hand.

Take a look around! And if you're keen to see more of my less-polished work, swing by my Instagram to catch the latest

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  • JUST FOR FUN
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BUGS!
BUGS!

Some local South African insects

Aquila Illustrated Spread
Aquila Illustrated Spread

A voluntary brief I did to create portfolio pieces for editorial illustration

D&D MONSTERS
D&D MONSTERS

A personal project showcasing iconic monsters from Dungeons and Dragons

Empowerment Explainer
Empowerment Explainer

A frame in a series of explainer videos done for the GBTA Foundation

Atlantic Cover
Atlantic Cover

A mock cover created for a previously published atlantic article

Threatening Animals
Threatening Animals

Some silly animals - consider this a threat

Later, Alligator
Later, Alligator

My first attempt at a seamless illustrated pattern 

My dog, Zuko
My dog, Zuko

I love my boy oh so very much

sit happens
sit happens

Part of a series of illustrated pet prints

BUGS!
BUGS!

Some local South African insects

By The Way Album Cover
By The Way Album Cover

An album cover illustrated for South African Indie Rock band, Sunset Sweatshop

Instacart Explainer
Instacart Explainer

A frame from an illustrated INstacart ad 

Just a Lady
Just a Lady

A quick sketch to get myself out of a creative rut

Relo Isometric
Relo Isometric

Isometric illustration for ice manufacturers

Working Woman
Working Woman

Fun piece showcasing a woman's super powers

Mastercard
Mastercard

Proposed illustration for a Mastercard digital campaign

Shogun Explainer
Shogun Explainer

Digital illustration for an e-commerce tool

Empowerment Explainer
Empowerment Explainer

A frame in a series of explainer videos done for the GBTA Foundation

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Get in Touch

Got a project in mind? A question? Or just want to say hi? I’d love to hear from you! Fill out the form below or shoot me a message — let’s make something cool together.

 

The lean, mean, ill-at-ease, drawing machine

contact

  • Cape town, south africa
  • dane@penandpixel.co.za
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