Sky High Octopi

I’m Kris Weatherall, the illustrator, animator, and creative researcher behind Sky High Octopi. I specialise in expanded illustration, a flexible visual language that blends traditional craft with digital innovation, adapting seamlessly across print, motion and mixed reality.

Rooted in the Latin illustrāre (“to illuminate”), my work aims to clarify and communicate complex ideas through engaging visual storytelling. Many pieces begin as still images and evolve into animation or immersive experiences, allowing them to resonate wherever they appear.

Influenced by subcultures and esoteric themes, I believe illustration should be authentic, intuitive, and alive in an age shaped by automation and AI.