Jocelyn Teng turned down a career as a Taiwanese pop star (!) to pursue drawing and has since collaborated with Louis Vuitton, Greta Constantine and, yes, ELLE Canada.

Jamie Lee Reardin’s Tim Burton-esque illustrations earned her the role of resident artist and beauty ambassador for Dior Beauty.

Tel Aviv-based Talia Zoref is living out her childhood dream collaborating with brands like Moschino and M.A.C Cosmetics. “Growing up, I used to draw clothes for hours and fantasize about what outfits I would make.”

DVF discovered Toronto-based Michelle Vella on Insta when Vella drew some fan art of the designer.