ABOUT BAW

Brittany Anna Wittmeier

I’m Brittany Anna Wittmeier, a multidisciplinary artist, graphic designer, illustrator, UI designer, ARTivist and poet currently based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Art by BAW™ is my creative practice, where I bring together art, design and authentic storytelling. BAW is my nickname, based on my initials, and the signature I use on my artwork. It also carries a little playful energy from “BAW, BAW Black Sheep,” reflecting my tendency to question conventions and approach familiar ideas from an unexpected angle.
My work spans brand identities, graphic design, illustration, layouts, original artwork and commissioned pieces for businesses, organizations and individual clients.
I begin every project by listening carefully and understanding the audience, including what they need emotionally as well as functionally.
Through research, strategy and empathy, I look for ways to create thoughtful design solutions that connect with the intended audience while remaining aligned with the client’s vision.

I have an eye for clean, minimalist design that can adapt across luxury, corporate and diverse industries. Whether I’m working with illustration, layout or a combination of disciplines, I approach each project with care, intention and attention to detail. I genuinely enjoy the collaborative process of refining work with clients until it feels right.

My personal art explores beauty, softness and resilience, particularly the idea of finding beauty and strength through difficult experiences. I’m drawn to elegant visuals, fluid lines and thoughtful simplicity that help meaningful ideas connect with people.

A minimalist Self Portrait by Brittany Anna Wittmeier - A hand drawn digital illustration using Gestalt technique with inky calligraphic black lines to form the face, hair, shoulders and blazer of the subject. Accents of teal and magenta are used for strategic pops of colour as eyeshadow, lip colour, earrings, shirt neckline and the Artist's signature BAW initials.
A bohemian fashion minimalist Self Portrait by Brittany Anna Wittmeier - A hand drawn digital illustration using Gestalt technique with inky calligraphic black lines to form the face, hair, shoulders and blazer of the subject. Accents of teal and magenta are used for strategic pops of colour as eyeshadow, lip colour, earrings, shirt neckline and the Artist's signature BAW initials.

Through my artivism, I explore coercive control, abuse, human trafficking, spiritual abuse, psychological harm, feminism, religious deconstruction, philosophy, faith, and the process of finding joy and humour through healing. My goal is to create work that helps viewers recognize difficult realities, approach survivors with greater understanding, and contribute to more compassionate and just communities.

I approach these subjects with great care and respect. Difficult stories do not always need to be made visually harsh in order to be taken seriously. My softer aesthetic allows me to translate complex truths into a more approachable and digestable visual form without diminishing their importance.

I graduated from CDI College’s Graphic Design Technology program, where I developed a strong foundation in design principles, visual communication, and creative problem-solving. At CDI, I also received intensive formal training in programs in the Adobe Creative Suite such as Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Adobe XD and more. In my program I was  also educated in digital marketing fundamentals and inbound marketing.
My background outside of design has also shaped the way I approach creative work. From working in fashion retail as a bridal shop supervisor, wedding dress seamstress and sales consultant, to working on photoshoots and film sets as a fashion model and actor, I’ve experienced visual communication from many different perspectives. These experiences have strengthened my understanding of people, presentation, storytelling and audience perception, and continue to inform the design decisions I make today.
Alongside my visual practice, I’m currently authoring my first book of original poetry and experimenting with creating music.

My creative services include:

  • illustration and editorial illustration

  • graphic design and UI + UX design

  • brand identity and visual systems

  • creative strategy and visual storytelling

  • campaign and advocacy design

  • commissioned artwork

  • original artwork sales

  • wearable art and surface-pattern design

  • concept development for animation and visual media

  • video editing and motion graphics

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hand drawn digital illustration by Brittany Anna Wittmeier Art by BAW™ @artbybaw artist illustrator graphic designer UI UX Design

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