About

Leslie Agan

Hey there and welcome! I'm Leslie, a San Francisco Bay Area-based illustrator (originally from Garden Grove, California) with a focus on portrait work. Throughout my career, I've worked both freelance and in-house on editorial teams.

History, sports, music and classic films have always been a source of inspiration. I’m fascinated by people— their backgrounds, nuances, and what makes them tick. If that curiosity comes through in my work and creates a connection with viewers, then I’ve succeeded.

Outside of illustration, I’m a cat mom to Ada. I enjoy aquascaping, traveling when I get the chance, and most recently I’ve started experimenting (for the first time since third grade!) with paper mache. I also have a slight addiction to Castelvetrano olives. 

Feel free to get in touch. I look foward to working with you!

Seen here with my favorite street art in Barcelona. Photo by Sangita Jayaraman.

Clients

Abruzzissimo Magazine / British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) / Colgate University / Deloitte / Erudite Inc / Friend & Johnson / Frontline Education / Global Academy for Medical Education / G/O Media / John Hopkins University / Johnson & Whales University / Narratively / OC Weekly / Public Radio International (PRI) / Quartz / Skelton Sprouls / The Female Quotient / The Freight / United States Air Force / WhoWhatWhy / Willamette Week / Yes Plz Coffee

+ individuals, small businesses, startups & organizations 

Select Awards

World Illustration Awards—Long-listed Illustrator (2023)
Orange County Press Club—Best Illustration (2017)
Orange County Press Club—Best Political Cartoon (2017)
Orange County Press Club—Best Political Cartoon (2016)

Thanks for stopping by!