Maxwell Tilse

Hi there!

I’m a freelance illustrator from Sydney, Australia. Now predominantly based in London, UK.

I always loved to draw. Being particularly inspired by the adventures of Tintin or Asterix comics as a kid. I left Australia in my early 20s to travel and pursue my interest in art. Entirely self taught, I’ve slowly been able to make a career out of what was originally just some scrawling travel diaries.

I’m always open to commissions and happy to answer any questions you may have. Most of my work comes from private commissions, which I thoroughly enjoy (but tend not to share publicly on this site). Every piece you see was hand-drawn with pens on paper. Nothing digital or edited online.

Over the years I’ve been lucky to work with major organisations including the likes of;
The BBC, Paypal, Nespresso, Preferred Hotels, Turkish Airlines, Tourism Malaysia, Cubitt House, New York Puzzle Co, Art Basel Miami & many more.

Contact me

Interested in commissioning an artwork or just have a general question? Fill out some info and shoot it over to my secretary (who is me), and they/I will get back to you as soon we can.