Illustration Services in Alicante.

Imagination, beautifully illustrated.

At Sway Studios, we bring stories, products, and personalities to life through custom illustration and design. From whimsical children’s books to intricate textile patterns and expressive character work, every project is crafted with care, emotion, and a deep understanding of visual storytelling.

Children reading the Genie and the Teapots by Tracy Marais Alicante

Our Illustration Services

    • Book Illustration – Full spreads, spot illustrations, and cover design for children’s books and editorial projects

    • Textile & Surface Design – Repeat patterns and one-off illustrations for fashion, décor, and packaging

    • Character Design – Unique, expressive characters tailored for books, branding, or animation pitches

    Whether you’re an author, brand, or creative entrepreneur, Tracy’s illustration style adapts to fit your voice — playful, poetic, or polished.

  • Tracy Marais began illustrating professionally after years of formal art training and design work. She combines her South African artistic roots, her training under artist Steven Shooter, and over 19 years of design experience to create emotionally resonant, hand-drawn illustrations that stand out. Now based in Alicante, she works with clients both locally and internationally.

  • Need illustrations for your next project? Contact us to discuss your vision — Tracy offers free illustration consultations to help you get started with clarity and confidence.

  • Tracy Marais shares her passion for storytelling and visual expression through illustration workshops tailored for creatives of all levels. With a background in both fine art and professional design, she guides students in book illustration, textile patterns, and character development, helping them bring their unique ideas to life with confidence and style.

Cover of 'The Little Mermaid' by Hans Christian Andersen, featuring a line drawing of a mermaid swimming in the ocean with light rays shining down from above.
Concept artworks for Cadbury chocolate series. These digital illustrations were created as part of a set.
A smiling cartoon merman with brown hair and beige skin, holding a large green palm leaf, sits in a small pool with a rocky background. Three coconut shells with white liquid are surrounding him, and he is pouring the liquid into the pool.
A stylized illustration of a mermaid floating with her eyes closed, holding a branch of strawberries. She has long flowing pink hair blending with the flower's petals.
The end of the little mermaid. Capturing the moment when she turns into foam. Her face merging with ocean waves that form the hair, with a sailing ship on the ocean in the background.
A cute cartoon teddy bear with big eyes, sitting inside a pink frosted donut with yellow sprinkles, holding a pink pacifier in its mouth.
Cover of a book titled 'The Little Mermaid' by Hans Christian Andersen, featuring an illustrated young woman with long, flowing hair looking up thoughtfully, with a whimsical, blue underwater background.
Illustration of Gaia as a young girl with green braided hair wearing a green dress and holding a sword, fighting or playful stance.
The transformation scene of the little mermaid when she gives up her voice for human legs with the sea witch. The sea witch has been shown to be a globe fish and lurks in the depths.