hi, i'm aly indermühle!
i'm an illustrator and storyteller based in sydney, creating playful, character-driven work for children's books and young readers.
my illustrations are filled with whimsical animals, quirky characters, and colourful worlds that spark imagination and joy. i love crafting stories where every character has personality, whether it's a striped cat tangled in yarn, a bumblebee heading home, or a fox making friends with a butterfly. my work mixes bold shapes and hand-drawn line work with warm, textured colours that bring stories to life.
coming from a background in animation and fine art, i've spent years exploring how movement, light, and colour create joy and connection. that experience shows up in my illustrations through expressive characters, dynamic compositions, and scenes that feel like they're mid-adventure.
i've worked with clients including MTV productions and the US department of defense, my light installations have been featured at vivid sydney, and i hold an MFA from the national art school. but these days, my heart belongs to telling stories that make kids (and adults) smile.
i'm open to commissions, collaborations, and working with publishers globally.
ALY INDERMÜHLE
Illustrator & Author | Sydney, Australia
ABOUT
I'm an illustrator and author creating playful, character-driven work for children's books. My illustrations feature whimsical animals, expressive characters, and colourful worlds that spark imagination and joy. With a background in animation and fine art, I bring movement, warmth, and storytelling to every page.
EDUCATION
2024 | Australian Writers' Centre | Writing Picture Books
2017 | National Art School | Master of Fine Arts
2015 | National Art School | Bachelor of Fine Arts, Sculpture
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators)
- Australian Society of Authors (ASA)
- ASA Style File Illustrator 2025
PICTURE BOOKS IN DEVELOPMENT
- Maddie Messy Mop
- Edgar the Brave
- Monkey's New Sister
- The Sunblocker 2000 Emergency!
- Never Invite a T-Rex to Your Birthday!
- Pinchy's Toothy Adventure
- Walter, Where Are You?
- Jazzy Pants & Jellybean Toes
- Tiger’s Birthday Bash
ILLUSTRATION COMMISSIONS & PROJECTS
2025
- Colouring Our Community | 10-meter illustrated community wall | TWT Creative Precinct | Crows Nest Festival
- Illustrated wayfinding map & colouring page | The Collective, Crows Nest | TWT Property Group
- Illustrated wayfinding map & colouring page | Love N'Deuce Tennis School | TWT Property Group
2024
- Illustrated colouring pages for promotional materials | TWT Property Group
- Artober 2025 | 31 piece illustrated series | SCBWI drawing challenge
WORKSHOPS & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
2024-2025
- Interactive children's colouring workshop | Crows Nest Festival
- Community engagement through large-scale illustration | TWT Creative Precinct
2017-2019
- Children's art workshops (ages 7-12) | National Art School Future Makers Program
- Sculpture workshops using recycled materials | National Art School Outreach Programs
- Teacher training workshops on creative materials | National Art School
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS & PUBLIC ART
- VIVID Light installations (2016-2018) | City of Sydney
- Light installation, Australian Open (2017) | Tennis Australia
- Sculpture by the Sea Award (2015) | National Art School
- Melbourne Design Week installations (2020, 2023) | National Gallery Victoria
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
My practice combines classical art training with digital expertise. I've worked in 3D animation (MTV Productions, US Air Force animation studio), created large-scale light installations for major public events, and have been collected by Saatchi & Saatchi and TWT Property Group. I bring this breadth of experience to creating engaging, professionally crafted illustrations for young readers.
COLLECTIONS
- Saatchi & Saatchi
- TWT Property Group
AWARDS
2015 | Sculpture By The Sea Award | National Art School
WORKSHOPS & TEACHING
2024-2025
- Interactive children's colouring workshop | Crows Nest Festival
- Community engagement through large-scale illustration | TWT Creative Precinct
2017-2019
- Children's art workshops (ages 7-12) | National Art School Future Makers Program
- Sculpture workshops using recycled materials and cardboard | National Art School Outreach Programs
- Teacher training workshops on creative engagement with recycled materials | National Art School
PANELS & TALKS
2021
- A Conversation about Colour with sculptor and painter Ron Robertson-Swann | Hosted by Aly Indermühle
- Luminous Colour - the Enchantment of Light Art | Colour Society of Australia National Conference "Colour Connections"
2017
- VIVID Colour and Light Talk | Colour Society of Australia
2016
- VIVID Light Discussion | Museum of Contemporary Art | Panel member
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Animation & Digital Media
- Established and managed the United States Air Force's first fully functional animation studio
- 3D animator | MTV Productions, Switzerland
- Background in commercial animation and digital storytelling
Fine Art Practice
- Specialization in light installation, colour theory, and immersive experiences
- Exploration of how light, colour, and form create emotional connection
- Public art commissions for major cultural events including VIVID Sydney, Australian Open, Melbourne Design Week