Available to hire
I’ve been illustrating children’s books for 24 years now and have illustrated over 50 books, from potty training books, to picture books, to early reader fiction book series.
Work Experience
Freelance illustrator at Melanie Williamson Illustration
October 14, 2000 - PresentI’ve been illustrating children’s books since I graduated in 2000 working for Oxford University Press, Hachette, Egmont and Usborne and Ladybird.
I’ve also been a mural artist for around 20 years, and also have an ethical clothing company called Flapping Frank which is inspired by animals and nature.
Illustrator/mural artist/character designer at Melanie Williamson Illustration
October 14, 2025 - PresentLiaising and collaborating with clients.
Creating artwork to visually communicate ideas.
Time-management and organisation.
Preparing final illustrations for print, digital use or walls.
Creating rough drafts from client briefs and refining designs.
Meeting with clients, editors or authors in person or via online chats.
Project managing.
Conducting research.
Illustrator/mural artist/character designer at Melanie Williamson Illustration
October 14, 2025 - PresentLiaising and collaborating with clients.
Creating artwork to visually communicate ideas.
Time-management and organisation.
Preparing final illustrations for print, digital use or walls.
Creating rough drafts from client briefs and refining designs.
Meeting with clients, editors or authors in person or via online chats.
Project managing.
Conducting research for each individual project.
Education
Qualifications
Link to website which features sections for different types of illustration, and a blog section featuring brief descriptions of different projects.
There are also testimonials featured.
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