Catherine Olivia Pearson is a Swiss-Asian artist based in Lausanne, recognized for her playful yet refined style and meticulous attention to detail.
Driven by a passion, she uses her pencil to spread positivity and spark curiosity. She creates vibrant, colorful illustrations for campaigns, packaging, editorials, art installations, and more : using her art to connect with people and transport them to places words cannot reach.
Known for being a thoughtful and collaborative partner, Catherine works closely with clients, both local and international : from agencies to brands and creative teams, to bring their story to life through her unique style and strong sense of storytelling.
Big or small, print or digital, she thrives on creative challenges and believes there's no such thing as an impossible brief.
Her projects have ranged from intimate editorial illustrations to large projection installations, showcasing her signature style that blends abstract backgrounds with narrative details, brought to life through rich textures, bold colors, and a strong sense of composition.
With expert-level craftsmanship in Photoshop and Procreate, Catherine approaches every project with care : where every detail matters.
In her personal work, she explores her mixed heritage and personal story, adding depth and authenticity to her evolving creative practice.
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Services
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Whether you're a brand, agency or other, find the perfect commercial illustrations to add magic to your project!
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If you're a brand looking to refresh your packaging and bring it to a new dimension.
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Bring Catherine's world to life with art installations such as XL projections, mural paintings, physical installations, and more. The sky's the limit!
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Whether you're a magazine, book publishing company, online blog, or any editorial platform, breathe life into your stories with illustration.
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Catherine is enthusiastic about sharing her expertise with peers and audiences alike. If you're considering a workshop or talk featuring an artist, let's discuss! ☻
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Not sure which category your project fits into? No worries, get in touch and we’ll discuss how I can bring your ideas to life with my creative skills.
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Selected Clients
Swiss Post • Adobe •Intel Gaming•Venoge Festival•Adobe •The Washington Post•Cinepolis•Landor•Harper Collins•Red Bull•Compass Coffee•Festival Lausanne Lumière•Les Échos•Harper Collins•Bô Noël•Jones Knowles Ritchie•Domestika•The Telegraph•Outside Lands•The Times•Mastercard•23bis•Trivial Mass•Terre des Hommes•ArchéoLab•Wall Street Journal•Publix•Starfish Design•Leslie’s Pool•Polygravia•Sandoz Hexal•Cavalcade•247Laundry Service•Havas Lynx•Auzou•Fabian Review•Weltwoche Grün•Welcome to the Jungle•Vinsta•MyGwork•Ecole hotelière lausanne•Haute Ecole de Musique•FASL•Fnac Suisse•EDF•Fabian Review•Smart Read•Twinings•Grindelwald Tourismus•and others
Frequently Asked Questions
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I was born and raised in the French-speaking part of Switzerland, so French is my native language. My background is quite mixed: my mother is Swiss and German, and my father is Chinese and English. My last name, Pearson, often makes people assume that I only speak English, but is it actually my second language. I also have German nationality, but unfortunately, my German skills aren’t very strong. Even though my dad is mostly Chinese, I don’t speak or understand Chinese… but I do know how to cook some delicious dishes! ☻
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Playful, maximalist, colorful.
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I create my illustrations using a computer and iPad, working mainly in Procreate for drawing all my hand-drawn shapes and sketches, and Photoshop for the final art (textures and clean shapes). Even though I work digitally, I like to think of myself as a craftswoman : every brushstroke and color choice is intentional.
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Everyday life, memories, people I love. My mixed heritage Swiss-Asian heritage play a big role (I love Swiss and Chinese folk art) and finally music! Most of the time, a good idea comes from a song and every project I worked on has its own soundtrack.
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I listen, stay curious, and ask question. I like taking the time to understand the story and intention behind each project. Then I build visuals that reflect that story, always adding layers of imagination and a twist.
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Projects that give me space to express my skills, whether it’s a commercial brand campaign, playful packaging, or a dreamy editorial.
My favorite projects are the ones where people can interact with my work and take a moment to pause and escape everyday busy life. When it tells a story or sparks emotion, that’s the sweet spot. -
Not at all. I work with clients of all sizes, from small brands to big agencies. If the project lights a creative spark and we speak the same language, I’m in. For me, there’s no “big” or “small” project but only meaningful ones.
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I experiment constantly, playing with personal projects and testing new compositions.
I’m naturally curious and love looking into art books, picture books, packaging, movies, music, and more.
I’m a very visual person, inspiration is everywhere! But I especially draw it from my emotions and personal life. -
Yes, if it doesn’t align with my values or style. Saying no (kindly) helps me stay true to my work and give my best to the right projects.
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Just enough to understand the vision. The best results happen with creative trust and space to explore. That said, if a client isn’t sure what they want, I love taking the time to guide them, ask questions, help them to shape a direction.
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It’s not about the result, it’s about the journey. If someone says no, I try not to take it personally and remind myself that I’m not that important — and not to take myself too seriously. If I fail, I move on, have fun, and explore. I always try to stay true to myself. Ego can be the biggest obstacle to my creativity!