Creative Brief

Check out these amazing illustrations of Cate Blanchett as Carol

Words by Little White Lies

Monochrome portrait of a woman with long hair and intense gaze.
Monochrome portrait of a woman with long hair and intense gaze.
The full gallery of entries to our recent creative brief – as inspired by Todd Haynes’ film – is now up.

Now that Carol director Todd Haynes has chosen the winners of our recent creative brief, we’re really excited to be able to share all of the entries we received. We hope you’ll agree they’re pretty darn special.

Click on the thumbnails below to scroll through the full gallery and let us know your favourite @LWLies

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Black and white line drawing of a woman's face with wavy hair and a polka dot scarf.
Portrait of a woman in black and white, with strong contrasts and heavy shadows.
Monochrome illustration of a woman with stylised curled hair and an enigmatic expression.
High-contrast black and white portrait illustration of a woman with curly hair.
Sketch of a woman with long, wavy hair and a serious expression. Includes the name "Cate Blanchett" at the bottom.
Sketch of a woman with wavy hair and a serious expression, with text stating "The lipstick you'll want to keep a secret".
Black and white sketch of a woman's profile, with detailed hair and facial features.
Black and white portrait of a woman with curled, shoulder-length hair and an elegant expression, holding a fan.
Sketch of a woman with a serious expression, wearing a hat and holding a cigarette. Pencil drawing with shaded details and strong contrasts.
Portrait of a woman with blonde, wavy hair and a serious expression.
Sketch of a woman's face with wavy hair and pensive expression.
Cover art featuring a female portrait with a patterned outfit, black text 'Melancholy', title and author.
Stylised portrait of a woman with dark curled hair, soft grey facial features, and bold dark outlines.
Black and white sketch of a woman's face, with strong contrast and expressive brushstrokes.
Illustrated portrait of a man with short brown hair wearing a black high-collared jacket, set against a colourful abstract background of blue, yellow, and pink shapes.
Portrait of a woman in academic robes holding a certificate.
Monochrome image of a woman's face surrounded by geometric shapes and the word "CAROL" prominently displayed.
Monochrome illustration depicting a woman in a hooded cloak standing in front of a framed portrait on a wall.
Illustration of a woman's face with wavy hair and a pensive expression, depicted in a black and white, sketchy style.
Monochrome portrait of a woman with wavy hair, large eyes, and full lips.
Drawing of a woman flexing her arm muscle with the text "We Can Do It!" above.
Sketch of a woman's head and upper body, shown in profile. The drawing is in black and white, with expressive lines depicting the subject's features and hair.
Sketch of a woman with wavy blonde hair, wearing sunglasses and a coat.
Black and white illustration of a woman with curly hair and a patterned dress, looking pensive and smoking a cigarette.
Illustration of a woman's face with flowing hair, surrounded by hearts and bubbles.
Pencil sketch of a woman's face on an orange background, with expressive features and curly hair.
Monochrome drawing of a woman wrapped in a hooded cloak against a starry night background.
Closeup portrait of a woman with curly hair and a pensive expression.
Detailed pencil sketch of a woman's face in profile, featuring wavy hair and a contemplative expression.
Monochrome abstract illustration depicting a human figure, composed of gestural black brush strokes on a white background.
Black-and-white sketch of a person in warm winter clothing, with a hood and fur collar, facing sideways and gazing out a window or door.
Sketch of a person with blonde hair wearing sunglasses and a striped top, set against a blurred urban background.
Illustration of a woman with wavy hair, wearing a patterned dress, making a gesture.
Line drawing of a woman's face with bold features and exaggerated make-up.
Detailed pencil sketch of a woman's face with wavy hair and an introspective expression.
Monochrome portrait of a woman in a thoughtful pose, with her hand on her chin and a slightly serious expression.
Monochrome illustration of a stylised female figure with wavy hair, wearing a patterned dress.
Sketch of a woman's face, with detailed features like eyes, lips, and curly hair.
Illustration of a person with messy, dark blue hair and an anxious facial expression, wearing a patterned purple garment against a pale yellow background.
Black and white illustration of a woman's face with wavy hair and a contemplative expression.
Simplified drawing of a smiling woman with curly hair and large eyes on a grid background.
Illustration of a woman with wavy hair, wearing a patterned dress, making a gesture.
Woman holding cigarette, pensive expression, black and white image.
Black and white illustration of a woman with curled hair and a serious expression.
Distorted black and white image of a human face with abstract patterns and lines overlaid, creating a striking and visually compelling artistic effect.
Black and white portrait drawing of a woman with wavy hair and thoughtful expression
Black and white sketch of a woman with distinctive features, wearing a suit and tie.
Monochrome sketch of a woman's face, showing her profile and upswept hairstyle.
Closeup portrait of a woman with curly blonde hair, wearing a patterned scarf and looking upwards with a thoughtful expression.
Portrait of a woman with wavy hair and a headband, wearing a coat and looking into the distance.
Portrait of a woman with blonde, wavy hair and a serious expression.
Sketch of a woman with wavy hair and a serious expression, with text stating "The lipstick you'll want to keep a secret".
Black and white portrait of a woman with curled, shoulder-length hair and an elegant expression, holding a fan.
Sketch of a woman with long, wavy hair and a serious expression. Includes the name "Cate Blanchett" at the bottom.
High-contrast black and white portrait illustration of a woman with curly hair.
Monochrome illustration of a woman with stylised curled hair and an enigmatic expression.
Portrait of a woman in black and white, with strong contrasts and heavy shadows.
Illustration of a woman's face with distorted, abstract features and the word "Carol" written below.
Black and white line drawing of a woman's face with wavy hair and a polka dot scarf.
Black and white sketch of a woman's profile, with detailed hair and facial features.
Sketch of a woman's face with wavy hair and pensive expression.
Sketch of a woman with a serious expression, wearing a hat and holding a cigarette. Pencil drawing with shaded details and strong contrasts.
Portrait of a woman in academic robes holding a certificate.
Illustrated portrait of a man with short brown hair wearing a black high-collared jacket, set against a colourful abstract background of blue, yellow, and pink shapes.
Stylised portrait of a woman with dark curled hair, soft grey facial features, and bold dark outlines.
Black and white sketch of a woman's face, with strong contrast and expressive brushstrokes.
Cover art featuring a female portrait with a patterned outfit, black text 'Melancholy', title and author.

Carol is in cinemas now.

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