Looking for a dose of color and optimism? Why not try Mélanie Johnsson’s Instagram page. With a following of 50k, Johnsson is known for her cheerful messages and bold color palettes. An illustrator, graphic designer, and letterer, her work is mostly a combination of cheeky quotes and minimalistic illustrations. “Stay home and eat all the chocolate,” reads one recent post with more than 1,000 likes (the message clearly hits home). Other messages promote an eco-friendly lifestyle. But nothing too preachy.
Born in France, and based in the UK, Johnsson also runs illustration and brush lettering workshops in London and beyond.“As far as I can remember, I’ve always loved drawing and making things,” she recalled in an interview with McQueens, “so I knew from an early age that graphic design was the way to go!”
According to Johnsson, she developed her illustration and lettering skills after graduating, when she found herself drawing all the time while traveling across South America. “That’s how I discovered and refined my personal style,” she notes. Incidentally, traveling also provides her with endless sources of inspiration. “I get really inspired when I travel,” she stressed. “I love immersing myself in a new culture and seeing things differently. I am obsessed with colors, patterns, and people.”
Take a look at her work in the gallery below:
