Hi, I’m Michelle Lees, a passionate and experienced illustrator specializing in children’s books and bespoke Australiana artwork. Since 2007, I've had the pleasure of working with a variety of publishing companies and authors, creating engaging and colorful illustrations that bring stories to life. Alongside illustration, I also design unique artworks for Australian giftware and souvenirs. I love collaborating directly with editors, publishers, and self-publishers to ensure creative visions are perfectly realized, including assisting with book layouts and formatting. With a strong background in both traditional and digital media, I enjoy blending classic painting techniques with modern digital tools to produce captivating works of art. More examples of my past illustration work can be viewed at:- _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Michelle Lees

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Hi, I’m Michelle Lees, a passionate and experienced illustrator specializing in children’s books and bespoke Australiana artwork. Since 2007, I've had the pleasure of working with a variety of publishing companies and authors, creating engaging and colorful illustrations that bring stories to life. Alongside illustration, I also design unique artworks for Australian giftware and souvenirs. I love collaborating directly with editors, publishers, and self-publishers to ensure creative visions are perfectly realized, including assisting with book layouts and formatting. With a strong background in both traditional and digital media, I enjoy blending classic painting techniques with modern digital tools to produce captivating works of art. More examples of my past illustration work can be viewed at:- _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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Hi, I’m Michelle Lees, a passionate and experienced illustrator specializing in children’s books and bespoke Australiana artwork. Since 2007, I’ve had the pleasure of working with a variety of publishing companies and authors, creating engaging and colorful illustrations that bring stories to life. Alongside illustration, I also design unique artworks for Australian giftware and souvenirs.

I love collaborating directly with editors, publishers, and self-publishers to ensure creative visions are perfectly realized, including assisting with book layouts and formatting. With a strong background in both traditional and digital media, I enjoy blending classic painting techniques with modern digital tools to produce captivating works of art.

More examples of my past illustration work can be viewed at:-

Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup
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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator
January 1, 2007 - June 7, 2024
Illustrated 13 children’s books with various authors and publishing companies including Andrew Daddo, Don Spencer, Sorrel Wilby, Yvonne Morrison, Harper Collins Australia, ABC Books, Scholastic Australia and Five Mile Press. Worked directly with editors, publishing companies, and self publishers guiding book layout and formatting.
Owner/Director at Michelle Pike Pty Ltd
January 1, 2007 - July 7, 2025
Designed bespoke anthropomorphic Australiana artworks for Australian giftware and souvenirs, manipulating and/or producing artworks digitally for direct application onto merchandise.
Gallery Artist at Michelle Selway Lampard
January 1, 2010 - June 18, 2025
Represented by 19 Karen Gallery in Queensland and Libby Edwards Gallery in Victoria, showcasing and selling artwork.
Owner/Director at Galah Giftware
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2021
Operated retail outlet showcasing merchandise featuring Michelle Pike artwork.

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Qualifications

Post Graduate Human Resource Management
December 31, 1998 - June 18, 2025

Industry Experience

Retail, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Education, Wholesale & Distribution, Other, Media & Entertainment
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    Digital Illustration of an educational resource for the Sunshine Coast Council, Australia. ROCKY AND THE RIVER IN PERIL Author Rhea Phelan Published by the Sunshine Coast Council, 2024 ISBNhttps://www.twine.net/signin (hardback)
    uniE621 POLO SHIRT ARTWORK DESIGN - RSPCA Wildlife
    Digital illustration (Corel Painter and Illustrator) of Australian wildlife designed for application on to polo work shirts for the RSPCA Wildlife Headquarters in Brisbane, Australia.
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    Digital Illustration (using Corel Painter) of Australia Map for use on giftware and souvenir merchandise.
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    uniE621 POSTER DESIGN - Barrow Island
    Digital Illustration produced for a conservation department on Barrow Island, outlining all the threatening fauna that can be introduced to the island.
    uniE621 BOOK ILLUSTRATION - Poppy Wash
    Watercolour and Pen Illustration POPPY WASH Author Kerry Brown Published by Harper Collins Australia, 2010 ISBNhttps://www.twine.net/signin (hardcover)
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    Illustrator LETTERS TO SANTA Author Andrew Daddo Published by Scholastic Australia, 2008 ISBNhttps://www.twine.net/signin (hardcover)
    uniE621 CANVA Digital Illustration - Animal Antics
    Digital Illustration of an 'Animal Antic' banner. Created for use as an Education Resource in CANVA.
    uniE621 BOOK ILLUSTRATION - Brucie Saves Christmas!
    Watercolour and Pen Illustration BRUCIE SAVES CHRISTMAS! Author Yvonne Morrison Published by Scholastic Australia, 2009 ISBNhttps://www.twine.net/signin (hardcover)