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Hi, I'm Lucie-Melodie, a creative and detail-oriented illustrator specializing in children's books, concept art, and graphic design. I love crafting visual stories that educate and inspire, drawing on my experience working with clients worldwide and my passion for diversity and inclusion in art. As a freelancer and creative director, I enjoy bringing characters and ideas to life across various media, including books, games, and digital platforms. Currently based in Manchester, UK, I am developing exciting projects like a Christian fantasy webcomic and animated stories for YouTube. I'm always eager to explore new storytelling methods and digital tools, aiming to make a positive impact through my artistic work.…Hi, I'm Lucie-Melodie, a creative and detail-oriented illustrator specializing in children's books, concept art, and graphic design. I love crafting visual stories that educate and inspire, drawing on my experience working with clients worldwide and my passion for diversity and inclusion in art. As a freelancer and creative director, I enjoy bringing characters and ideas to life across various media, including books, games, and digital platforms. Currently based in Manchester, UK, I am developing exciting projects like a Christian fantasy webcomic and animated stories for YouTube. I'm always eager to explore new storytelling methods and digital tools, aiming to make a positive impact through my artistic work.

Lucie-Melodie Setin Houessou

Children’s Book Illustrator, Freelance Digital Illustrator, Illustrator, +2

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Hi, I'm Lucie-Melodie, a creative and detail-oriented illustrator specializing in children's books, concept art, and graphic design. I love crafting visual stories that educate and inspire, drawing on my experience working with clients worldwide and my passion for diversity and inclusion in art. As a freelancer and creative director, I enjoy bringing characters and ideas to life across various media, including books, games, and digital platforms. Currently based in Manchester, UK, I am developing exciting projects like a Christian fantasy webcomic and animated stories for YouTube. I'm always eager to explore new storytelling methods and digital tools, aiming to make a positive impact through my artistic work.…Hi, I'm Lucie-Melodie, a creative and detail-oriented illustrator specializing in children's books, concept art, and graphic design. I love crafting visual stories that educate and inspire, drawing on my experience working with clients worldwide and my passion for diversity and inclusion in art. As a freelancer and creative director, I enjoy bringing characters and ideas to life across various media, including books, games, and digital platforms. Currently based in Manchester, UK, I am developing exciting projects like a Christian fantasy webcomic and animated stories for YouTube. I'm always eager to explore new storytelling methods and digital tools, aiming to make a positive impact through my artistic work.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Lucie-Melodie, a creative and detail-oriented illustrator specializing in children’s books, concept art, and graphic design. I love crafting visual stories that educate and inspire, drawing on my experience working with clients worldwide and my passion for diversity and inclusion in art. As a freelancer and creative director, I enjoy bringing characters and ideas to life across various media, including books, games, and digital platforms.

Currently based in Manchester, UK, I am developing exciting projects like a Christian fantasy webcomic and animated stories for YouTube. I’m always eager to explore new storytelling methods and digital tools, aiming to make a positive impact through my artistic work.

Skills

Childrens Book Illustration

Experience Level

Childrens Book Illustration

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Japanese

Intermediate

Spanish; Castilian

Beginner

French

Beginner

Work Experience

Social Media & Digital Marketing

December 31, 2022 - July 9, 2025

Created and managed Facebook and Google Ads to sell online courses on social media management. Gained experience in social media strategy, branding, and online sales.

Founder & Creative Director at Webtoon & Digital Storytelling Projects

January 1, 2022 - Present

Developing and illustrating a Christian fantasy webcomic and Rosary picturebook to be published on Webtoon Canvas and Amazon KDP. Producing short animated and illustrated stories for YouTube (Animate Hope), integrating digital media tools like CapCut and Canva.

Freelance Children's Book Illustrator at Lumelo Studios

January 1, 2021 - Present

Illustrated engaging and educational books for children, collaborating with clients worldwide. Created illustrations for projects focused on emotional intelligence, autism education, and early literacy. Worked with multiple clients, including The Indiana Institute of Behavior Analysis (TIIBA) and Hugo Vrsalovic, to develop high-quality, diverse, and inclusive characters. Provided character design, logo creation, and game art for businesses, startups, and personal projects. Designed logos for Living Hope Foundation NG and Milkshake Heaven NG. Created concept art for a game developer and worked on branding illustrations for Ava & Zoe Lush Locks.