Artist Series

Amanda Oleander is a California-based artist whose work captures the quiet, intimate moments most of us feel but rarely see reflected back at us. Inspired by love, connection, and the small in-between moments of everyday life, her illustrations feel less like a record of a moment and more like the memory of one. Her Pela Artist Series brings that same warmth and honesty to your everyday carry — in cases made with plants, not plastic.

Ollie Smither is a UK-based illustrator and fine line artist whose work is rooted in the quiet beauty of the natural world. Drawing inspiration from coastal walks, mountain landscapes, and time spent travelling in his van, Ollie's illustrations capture the small details you only notice when you slow down — clean lines, calm compositions, and a deep connection to place. His Pela Artist Series brings that same grounded, honest energy to your everyday carry. Every case is hand-drawn, nature-inspired, and made with plants — protection that honours the landscapes that inspire it.

Liberty Ewan is a UK-based artist and the playful mind behind Orange Juice For Dinner — a brand built on colorful, wildly relatable illustrations that find the funny and tender in everyday life. From crying in the shower to always running late, Liberty turns the messy, mundane, and beautifully imperfect moments of being human into art that feels like a warm hug and a knowing laugh. Her Pela Artist Series brings that same joyful, honest energy to your pocket — bright, heartfelt designs that remind you it's okay to feel all the feelings. And since Liberty never wanted her art to come at a cost to the planet, collaborating with Pela — cases made with plants, not plastic — was a perfect fit.

Whitney Nettles is a Milwaukee-based graphic designer and illustrator whose work draws from folk art, vintage finds, hand lettering, and the small beautiful things most people walk right past. From antique store treasures to rocks on the beach, Whitney gathers inspiration everywhere — weaving it into playful, nostalgic designs that feel timeless and deeply personal all at once. Her Pela Artist Series celebrates joy, luck, and everyday beauty, including her beloved Good Luck Lace design — a crochet-inspired, four-leaf-clover nod to a running joke among her closest friends. For Whitney, sustainability isn't an afterthought — she's been upcycling vintage clothing and leather goods for years, giving old things new life. Collaborating with Pela, a brand that makes cases with plants instead of plastic, felt like a natural extension of that same ethos. Carry a little folk art magic in your pocket.

Katie Waiyu is a UK-based illustrator with roots in Hong Kong who left a career in Medical Engineering to follow her true passion — and the art world is better for it. Katie's dreamy, calming illustrations are rooted in the quiet moments most people rush past: flowers on a daily walk, a favourite mug in the morning, soft light through a window. Drawing inspiration from peaceful days at home and walks in nature, she keeps a sketchbook close to capture the small things that catch her eye — translating them into gentle, nostalgic digital illustrations that feel like a breath of fresh air. Her Pela Artist Series is an invitation to slow down, notice the beauty around you, and carry a little calm wherever you go. For Katie, art and sustainability go hand in hand — both are about paying attention to the world and caring for what matters.

Cam Miller is a Port Hope, Ontario-based illustrator and screenprinter whose bold, vibrant work pulls from vintage cartoons, old signage, and classic advertising — the kind of craftsmanship where every line earns its place. Working with pen on paper before ever touching a screen, Cam builds his designs from the ground up through mind maps and loose sketches, letting ideas flow freely before refining them into the colourful, character-driven pieces he's known for. His goal is simple: communicate a message as directly and boldly as possible through colour, typography, and storytelling — no hand-holding required. His Pela Artist Series does exactly that, bringing good vibes, a little comedy, and a lot of heart to your everyday carry. And as a Canadian artist collaborating with a Canadian brand, there's something especially fitting about Cam's work finding a home on a case made with plants, right here in Canada.

Janine Yeung is the Chinese-Canadian creative behind yeunglove — a Toronto-based design brand rooted in cuteness, colour, and the joy of making people feel seen. Drawing inspiration from childhood cartoons, anime, and the tiny treasures she'd pick from her favourite Korean gift shop as a kid, Janine's illustrations are playful, sweet, and impossible not to smile at. What started as hand-drawn birthday cards for friends — each one featuring a little character capturing exactly who that person was — grew into a full creative practice built on the belief that cute things can genuinely make your day better. Her Pela Artist Series brings that same warm, joyful energy to your pocket — spring-inspired icons, dreamy pastel palettes, and the kind of designs that make you do a little internal gasp when you spot them. And as Janine puts it best: if you're going to buy a phone case, why not get a cute one you can compost?