Traditional themes with a fresh take

Shelf display of Mother's Day and spring-themed greeting cards, gift wrap, and small gift accessories in pastel colors and floral patterns.

I’m an illustrator, pattern designer and licensed artist from the UK.

I love to create vibrant and ethereal artwork, taking traditional themes such as botanical illustration and food art, and giving them an abstract interpretation with often unexpected colour palettes and intricate textures and details.

I hold a BA (hons) in Fashion Design and a Masters Degree in Film Theory and work on freelance commissions and collaborations as well as licensing my work widely with a range of brands, including Paperchase, Otto Studio, Casetify, Godiva, Orange Circle Studio and Miquelrius.

My work has appeared in stores around the world including Trader Joe’s, TJ Maxx, Tesco and Anthropologie. Known for vibrant artwork and a colourful aesthetic, I am endlessly inspired by nature and a drive to infuse joy into my work.

I am a self-taught digital illustrator and returned to my creative roots in my late 30s. After years of working in academia and studying, I felt a strong urge to create art again. I bought an iPad and the app Procreate and started experimenting. What I discovered was a world that felt so natural to me and I had so much fun developing my style into what it is today.

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Open booklet featuring colorful illustrations of sliced oranges, peaches, and blueberries with a star shape, against a blue background, and a label reading 'Fresh & Ripe.' The left page has decorative floral patterns and text about artist Melissa Donn. The top of the left page has bold text 'Infused with Joy.'