Ximena Ballantyne is an editorial illustrator and surface designer creating refined visual worlds for print, product, and publishing. Her work explores style, storytelling, and timeless composition through fashion-led imagery and pattern-driven design.

Drawing since childhood, her practice has evolved through traditional and digital mediums, shaped by a life between Argentina, the United States, and New Zealand.

With a foundation in fashion design and a deep appreciation for mood, character, and detail, her illustrations capture the essence of fashion rather than the construction of garments. That same sensibility extends into surface design, where motifs, ornamental rhythm, and repeat become part of the narrative.

Her work spans editorial illustration, narrative-led collections, surface design for textiles and paper, and original product lines including scarves.

She is currently accepting a limited number of commissions and licensing inquiries for 2026.