Welcome back! This weekend I visited London and the enchanting historic Hatchards bookstore. Nestled in the heart of Piccadilly, this iconic bookstore, established in 1797, holds within its walls a treasure trove of literary gems. Here I share my finds from Hatchards, each book a unique masterpiece waiting to be explored. "Eric…
Read moreHey everyone! Today, let's dive into the wonderful world of textures and how they can transform your artwork to give it extra quality and detail. Textures are like the seasoning of the illustration world—you might not notice them at first, but they do add something extra to your work. I am always looking to add new textures to …
Read moreCreating a poster for a TV series! Hey there! Today, I'm excited to spill the beans on how I designed a poster about the "Sex Education" series, starring the dynamic duo of Maeve and Otis. If you're a fan of the show like I am, you know just how addictive it is, and capturing the essence of this show in a poster…
Read moreHey there! Whether you're just starting your journey into the world of illustration or you've been at it for a while, you might have asked yourself, "What's my style?" The quest to find your unique illustration style is both an exhilarating and, at times, perplexing journey. Let's delve into the creative …
Read moreWhen I was a child I loved reading. I used to read fantasy books like Harry Potter. I liked how those books transported you to another reality, a new reality. I loved how the writer managed to immerse you in that new world, with new characters with whom I could empathize. As a girl I always had a lot of imagination, it was easy fo…
Read moreHey there, fellow bookworms! Today, I've got something exciting to share with you: my thoughts on Phil Stutz and Barry Michels's game-changing book, "The Tools" . If you're looking for a refreshing, no-nonsense guide to kickstart your life, this one's a winner! I had been wanting to read a book that, besi…
Read moreTove Jansson books Tove Jansson was the artist behind a world I discovered a while ago and blown my mind: the Moomins. Let me tell you a little bit about them: the Moomins are the central characters in Jansson's series of books, they are a family of trolls who are white and roundish, with large snouts.They live in the idyllic M…
Read moreHas it ever happened to you that you are ready to start working, but no idea comes to your mind? Or you had the best idea ever and when you sit in front of your sketchbook or computer you go blank. I hate when this happens, but I have learnt that the best I can do is try to draw what is in my mind in that moment, even if it is not…
Read moreHi everyone! Welcome back! I haven’t posted for a long time here, trying to find a more accurate voice for this blog. You can see that I had been mostly sharing illustrations and artists whose work I find super inspiring and original. After a lot of overthinking I believe is the best to just share the things I am interested about …
Read moreHi! I am Melina, a freelance illustrator and I will be showing you my journey through this blog