hi! i’m melissa.

illustrator. author. smiley person.

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Book cover reveal: JULIAN BLOOMS! 🦚 So excited that this cutie is out in the world. It was such an honor to illustrate Julian's story (and fun too)! 🦚 Written by @authorphoebefox and illustrated, of course, by me. Available online on Amazon and Bar
Just a little Peter Rabbit fan art. Hope you're having a hoppy Friday! 😊 #watercolorillustration #peterrabbitart #beatrixpotterfan #kidlitart #childrensillustration
“Into each life some rain must fall, Some days must be dark and dreary.” -Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, The Rainy Day Kids aren’t happy all the time, and it’s good to show an array of emotions in our illustrations. Plus, when y