I L L U S T R A T I O N
Hi, I'm Petra Kneile, a freelance illustrator from Germany. My work explores ideas with a love for detail, texture and visual narrative, combining traditional drawing techniques with digital finishing. I illustrate themes centered around humans—ranging from history to science, psychology and portraits—as well as nature topics.
With a background in fashion design and an MA Visual Arts (Illustration) from the University of the Arts London, I have worked in the creative industries for 15 years.
My practice includes live portraiture at events and teaching life drawing.
Clients include The Business of Fashion, Hårklinikken, Givenchy, Alexander McQueen, Byredo, Wedgwood, Calvin Klein Europe.
phone
+49 (0) 170 48 88 926
I offer bespoke hand-painting on leather pieces, including garments, shoes, bags and soft furnishings. Please see a selection of projects below. If you are interested in a collaboration, please send me an email with the details of your request. Thank you.
client: ALEXANDER MCQUEEN, Summer2019
hand-painting on leather show pieces
client: ALEXANDER MCQUEEN, Summer2024
hand-painting on leather dress
client: GIVENCHY, Winter 2026
hand-painting on leather show pieces
client: BYREDO, Rare Byrds of Feather
hand-painting on leather shirt