Visual Storyteller in Transit
I’m Jerlyn. While "artist" is the easy title, I consider myself an illustrator at heart. My passion is telling stories visually—capturing narratives in the moments where a camera is missing.
My studio is wherever I am between point A and point B. Trains, cars, airport waiting areas—these are my workspaces. I thrive on the challenge of a commute. The constraints of time (sometimes only 15 or 45 minutes) provide necessary deadlines and spark creativity in the in-between moments of life.
The Evolution
My journey began digitally in 2013 with a series titled #metropaintings. Later, I challenged myself to go completely analog. After years of owning too many beautiful, half-empty sketchbooks, I committed to filling one entirely during my travels. That project resulted in a collection of 95 pieces created using markers while on the move. Today, I’ve returned to my preferred medium, creating digitally with an iPad Pro and Procreate.
Becoming CommuteArtist
For years, I tagged my in-transit drawings as #commuteart. As my work evolved, the name needed to as well. #CommuteArtist was born out of necessity, but it grew into a brand identity. It is who I am: an illustrator creating motion.
You can follow my continued development right here, or join the journey on my Instagram.
Wearing my art