Melissa Washburn Illustration Videos

Test printing the raven! Aside from a couple of stray lino crumbs and a couple of little spots that need cleanup, I’m very happy with how it turned out!.#printmaking #linocut #blockprinting #raven #birdart #studiosunday

Back. In. Stock!!! Moon moth recycled cotton throws, 54x72”! I have three other designs available as well. Great for fall cuddle-up-on-the-couch season, holiday gift giving, or just because.

In addition to an annual calendar, I have been in the habit of designing a new holiday card every year (despite being something of a scrooge). This year I’ve repurposed the December chickadees from the calendar; here’s the design along with some previous years’ offerings…..#holidaycard #surfacepatternillustration #birds #birdcard #stationeryillustration #christmas

A sketch-to-final reveal of a scarab beetle I doodled last night. Would love to do a few more of these! . . #procreateapp #drawing #beetle #bugart

Just got these beauties in the mail today! They’ll be available after the holidays.

It’s here, and it’s gorgeous! The “In Bloom” 2023 wall calendar, picked up fresh at the printers yesterday. I might actually hang one on my own wall, I’m so happy with it. . . #2023calendar #wallcalendar #calendarart #natureillustration #floraandfauna #butterflies #botanicalart #botanicalcalendar

Some process video of the sketch for my next state bird postcard. The Northern cardinal is state bird for seven different states! #birdillustration #processvideo

Most of my stationery is printed digitally, by someone else somewhere else. But thanks to Gary Printworkers Union, I’m learning letterpress printing and printed a job for a client today as well as my holiday cards for the year. Long day, but super satisfying work! #letterpressprinting

Tyto multipunctata, the lesser sooty owl, is a close relative of our North American barn owl. I came across a video of this magical creature recently, and was inspired to start a stylized illustration of one. Lots of work left to do but here’s the first part of the process, from sketch to laying down the first layer of color in @procreateapp . . . #owl #owlart #owlillustration #natureillustration #lessersootyowl #birdart #digitaldrawing #dailydrawing #ipaddrawing

In case you missed it… I just received the print proof of the 2022 Illustrated Birds calendar! Just a few final adjustments before they go to print. Preorders are open on Etsy and they should be ready to ship before the end of August. Get yours at https://www.etsy.com/listing/1050607465/illustrated-birds-2022-wall-calendar #birdcalendar #natureillustration #2022calendar