About me

Observing, drawing and designing have always been a huge part of my life. Almost anything would
have triggered an idea for me to sketch or to create. From curtains to a dress, tree twigs to a house...
I gravitate towards bright, intense colours, using colour pencil and acrylic paint as mediums and
Photoshop.
Influenced by my background in architecture, I visualize in 3D, often leaning towards paper
collage as a technique. Cutting each character out and then placing them together to interact and to
create a narrative, I feel like I am bringing the story and their personalities alive,
Fascinated by human characters, furry creatures, velvet mushrooms, among many other elements that spark my imagination. I like my illustrations to be emotionally expressive, full of movement and uplifting, with a hint of humour.
Drawing on my experience as a fashion designer, I love to depict the essence of fabrics and textures of different materials.
I have been honored to receive various awards for my figurative paintings, sculptures and illustrations.
Recently I have been awarded first prize in a Zine international competition showcased in Gibraltar, St
Vincent and Vienna and in ICA London.
My picture book The Great Rumble was published this November and was promoted during the Gibraltar Literary Festival 2025.

Accomplishments:
The Great Rumble - my picture book published, Gibraltar
1st Prize - zine - International zine competition, 2025 Gibraltar/ St. Vincent/Vienna/ London
The Rock Retreat Residency for emerging Children's book writers/ illustrators, 2024
1st Prize - painting - Spring Visual Arts Competition 2022, Gibraltar
1st Prize - sculpture - Our Gibraltar Visual Arts Competition 2022, Gibraltar
Highly commended - illustrations - Gibraltar Spring Visual Arts Competition 2023, Gibraltar
Fashion degree, London
Todd Lynn/ Roland Mouret - work with high end fashion designers, London
René & Léa - finding my own clothing label, London
British Elle Collections magazine - Fashion Illustrations Spring/Summer 2008, London
Architect / Interior designer, Prague and UK

Lenka's articles

Lenka Tryb on Illustration, Surface Pattern Design and the Power of Storytelling

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