Out and about...

Above are a selection of images from my Instagram account which show some of my recent work that you can find in various magazines.

 I regularly get to create maps for Fabulous magazine, which I love doing, as I get to learn while I illustrate! Researching the different places beforehand to see what they look like and the general vibe that I want to portray is important in order to get the best outcome. 

I also regularly create illustrations for the "How to…" beauty feature in Top Santé, a monthly women's health beauty and wellbeing magazine. Which include a step by step guide to getting the latest beauty looks.

And also, one of my favourites, Sunday Times Stlye magazine's "Can't live without.." feature, for which I illustrate a different beauty product every week.

I have been very busy of late and will be updating EVERYTHING soon with new work, so keep a look out!

xxx

M

Vera Wang: Princess

Here's a new illustration I created for sale on my Etsy store.

It's of Vera Wang Perfume bottle, Princess. One of my favs!

xXx

M

You & Your Wedding Magazine

 I'm thrilled to share with you all a commission I worked on a few months ago for You & Your Wedding magazine.

The issue has just came out and I was excited to pick up a copy and take a look.

I always love to see my work in print and in it's final form.

For the article entitled 'The Five Maids You Need" I illustrated five different types of bridesmaids 

and also a second illustration of some accesories.

It was a lovely piece to work on which I thoroughly enjoyed and, am very pleased with the end result.

xXx

M

Life on film

    

       

Hey everyone,
I’ve got something very exciting to share with you all!

I make my on screen debut in my very own video! It is simply a little snippet of my life, how I work and what I love to do.

It was created by the very talented Sam Nicklin and shot in various locations. In my home studio, my home city of Newcastle and also in sunny Austin TX.

Enjoy! xXx

Young & Beautiful

Here are two portraits I've created using watercolours and digital methods.

The first is of Lana Del Rey, and the second fellow Geordie, Cheryl Cole.

Both beautiful ladies don't you agree!

The overall style of the portraits is very sweet and girly, so, right up my street.

I am indeed available for commissions so, for any brides to out there, custom portraits like these 

could make a great gift to your bridesmaids. Or how about custom wedding invitations with an

 illustrated version of you and your future spouse!

All enquiries to be sent to: hello@melissabaileyillustration.co.uk

xXx

M

Can't live without...

Here are some of the illustrations I've been doing for the Sunday Times Style magazine lately.

Every week I have been illustrating the "can't live without" section,

where someone will share their must have beauty product.

It's such a great job as I get to find out all the great products out their without even looking!

Check it out every Sunday in Style mag!

xXx

M

B.B.

I'm loving using watercolours at the moment and am focusing on honing my skills!

It's such a different technique than pencil drawing (which I do a lot of) but is way more fun.

I created this illustration, inspired by Kate Moss's latest Vogue shoot, and of course Brigitte Bardot!

I wanted to capture the essence of 60's bombshell.

xXx

M

White Lace

This is my latest illustration which is now on sale in my Etsy store as an A3 print.

I've also included a picture of the original sketch.

I've been absent from posting for a while and it feels good to be back doing it again!

So expect more soon, I've been very busy!

xXx

M

Fabulous Magazine

If any of you have the chance, check out Fabulous magazine today. 

I created some beauty illustrations for one of their features! 

It was such a fun project to work on, I adore drawing beauty products 

and also love using watercolours to come up with a really lively illustration.

M

xXx

Progress: 007

Here is a current illustration I'm working on,

In the process of adding colour!

She's wearing a pearl cat ear hairband, how sweet!

Also a little peak into my workspace,

where I create all of my illustrations!