About

ysella lobb (b. 1974, Montreal, Canada)

Multidisciplinary artist based in South Burgundy, France.

After a career in editorial illustration, mural painting, and digital concept art, I’ve transitioned to sculpting my drawings—creating playful, character-driven ceramic works that explore themes of unity, inclusivity, and environmental awareness through a lighthearted visual language.

My process begins with traditional drawing materials—markers, watercolours, ink, and charcoal—before moving into hand-built sculptures using mid-fire ceramic and paper clay. Surfaces are carved with organic textures and finished raw, airbrushed, or brushed with underglazes, oxides, and glossy glazes. The result is a unique blend of street art, character design, and toy aesthetics rooted in my background as an illustrator, street artist and visual storyteller.

Playful ceramic creatures bridging illustration and sculpture to explore unity, ecology, and storytelling through a vibrant, character-driven world.

Exibitions, Residences, Press

ceramics

2026
Exhibition coming soon…
2023
Bestiere Nocturne, Bastion Saint-Just, in Lyon, France
2023
Residence, Bastion Saint-Just, Lyon, France
2021
Solo exhibition, drawings and ceramics during the Festival de la BD, Mud Mano Studio, Montreal, Canada
2023
Charlotte Marschall, “L’Hypercréativité au bout des doigts avec Ysella Lobb” in Peripherie Magazine
2007
“Zela Lobb” in Photoshop Creative Magazine, UK
2006
“Zela Lobb fresh” in Communication Arts Magazine
“Zela lobb” in special report, idea Magazine Japan

Education / Training / Occupation

illustration + ceramics

September 2025… Ongoing
Ceramic School, CRMX Mentorship program
2017
Here starts my journey with clay.
Taking ceramic night classes and renting a studio space
2017
Art director, Illustrator and Concept Artist at Moment Factory
2000-2004
Illustration Degree, Sheridan Faculty of Animation, arts and design, Oakville, canada
Graduated with Honours
2004-2015
Freelance Editorial Illustrator
Mainly editorial and some books illustrations
1995-2002
Freelance Muralist
Large scale paintings for retail, bars, coffee shops and venues.
1993
Graphic design Cegep Vieux-Montreal