About Me:

My name is Ilka Hadlock. I’m a recent transplant to the Pacific Northwest by way of Jackson, Wyoming. When I’m not staring lovingly at my computer, I’m probably riding my bike, skiing or missing a ferry somewhere. Being outside fuels my creativity and inspires me to think big.

I’m originally from Freeport, Maine, where I frequently got detention for filling my homework pages with drawings, not homework. It worked out for the best.

My mom was a designer, painter and photographer (yes, all of those things) so my childhood was spent following her around and absorbing information about colors and composition and layout (yes, I won the parent lottery). And also making a ton of art. We got photoshop on our massive aqua colored iMac when I was 10 and I’ve been nerding out ever since.

I went to college where I majored in economics for about 4 days before I remembered who I was and filled my schedule with art & film. No offense to econ.

new work for @mountainhardwear ❄️ sometimes mumbling “skis, boots, poles” (as you use your credit card to chip away ice that’s somehow on the inside of your windshield) isn’t gonna cut it... great tips for a dialed backcountry

sunny, peachy branding for @pilatesbykerstin (my quarantine home workout go-to!!) check out her page & try a week of the subscription program for free. 🍑 It rocks.

I get a little nostalgic this time of year thinking about blue ice & start gates 💙 Made this repeat for the young shredders of the Bromley Outing Club x @skidagram – I hope they’re skiing fast & taking chances!!!!

✨mom’s art!✨

When Parkinson’s made it too difficult for my mom to paint every day, she started drawing on her iPad. She called it a “magnificent tool.” This one’s called “Yonca gets the most out of every day (and

Annual reminder that your annual report can be a magical reflection of everything you’ve accomplished in a year (even a year like 2020)! Send it out with pride! Such a treat to work with @tetonconservation again to distill a plethora of project

festive little commuters i made for @livcycling 🌟 in 2019

(follow me @ilka.graphics)

In addition to running my own freelance business for 6 years, I have worked in 2 in-house marketing departments, 3 restaurants, 1 ski shop and on 1 lobster boat.

I feel infinitely lucky to be a designer and illustrator. I love my job, I love my clients and I love making things that help their organizations succeed. And I’m not just saying that.

Thank you for your interest in my work,