Mel Armstrong
Illustrator
and Surface Pattern Designer
Hello and Welcome!
I’m Mel, an Aussie/Kiwi Illustrator & Surface Pattern Designer living in the coolest capital in the World, Wellington New Zealand. I work full time (around being a parent to my awesome kids) illustrating children’s books and designing patterns for fabric, stationery and kids’ products.
If you’re looking to collaborate or enquire about licensing, then let’s chat!!
WHAT I DO
SURFACE PATTERN DESIGN – I create patterns for a range of different products and companies, including fabric, children’s products and stationery. If you’re interested in licensing a design from me, please do reach out and have a chat!
TEACHER – I’m one of Skillshare’s Top Teachers, putting me in the top 1% of teachers on the platform. I teach both illustration and surface pattern design. I’ve also recently launched my signature course The Art & Joy of Surface Pattern design, a 6 week intensive program that covers everything about Surface Pattern Design
CHILDREN’S BOOK ILLUSTRATION – I’m an award winning children’s book illustrator and have illustrated over 15 books ranging from baby board books, children’s picture books and activity books.