5 INSTAGRAMERS TO FOLLOW | ILLUSTRATORS

Melissa Chaib is a freelance illustrator & graphic designer from Mexico. Drawing inspiration from books, films, music and places, she creates vibrant and youthful artworks using a various mediums like Photoshop, watercolours and ink. Melissa's client list includes Elle Girl Japan, Nippon Paint China and Capricho Magazine Brazil.

Follow Melissa at @melissachaib for your a behind the scenes look at her colourful art practice.

MELISSA CHAIB

KELLY THOMPSON

Kelly Thompson is a Melbourne based illustrator, photographer and creative director. Inspired by nature, fashion and day to day things, she creates precise and mind-blowingly beautiful imagery. Kelly has worked with brands such as Maybelline NYC, Mimco, Penguin Books and various publications like Pulp Magazine, Hitched Magazine and Yen Magazine.

Follow Kelly at @kellythompsoncreative for a look at her fabulous work and cute snaps of Billie the Beagle!

JULIAN MAY

Julian May is a graphic designer and illustrator who runs The Handy Studio. He is a self-confirmed lover of paper, fabric, crazy deadlines and collaboration. Julian’s most recent clients include Desktop Magazine, Positive Posters, Brisbane Town Hall, Jump from Paper, Sheer Fingerboards, The Design Kids and The Club of Odd Volumes.

Follow Julian at @yournumberisup for stay up to date with his creative shenanigans and new products.

LAINE FRASER

Laine Fraser is an Australian illustrator/designer and co-owner of boutique homewares label, Tassel+Gaine. Since graduating from university in 2006 with a Bachelor of Graphic Design, she  has worked with big clients like Company Magazine UK and is currently the senior graphic designer at Typo. Laine's work is feminine, upbeat and a little quirky.

Follow Laine at @laine_fraser for inspiring quotes, works in progress and pops of colour.

JESSICA SINGH

Jessica Singh is an Australian illustrator, creator and dreamer currently living and working in Berlin, Germany. Heavily ornamentation based, her works are influenced by fashion, pop culture, ceremonial culture (East Asia, Japan & India), esoteric symbols (or feelings, healings), song lyrics and personal experiences. Jessica's recent client list includes MTV UK, Samsung, Singapore Tourism Board, Kit Cosmetics, Frankie Magazine, Yen Magazine, Lady Petrova Boutique and Melbourne Indian Film Festival.

Follow Jessica at @jessicasinghillustration for a glimpse at her creative process and life in Berlin.