About Me

My name is Mel Corrigan and I am a Melbourne based illustrator with an architect-trained eye for detail.​

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My work is created from a mix of hand drawn and digital watercolour / colour pencil techniques using Procreate. I particularly enjoy experimenting with different viewpoints and compositions to enhance the narrative emotion.

 

I am interested in capturing the playfulness and imagination of children. I find inspiration in the little things: the everyday joys and interactions that colour our days. 

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Publications:

• ‘Deva the Bengal Boat Cat’ (2023)

• ‘Sweet Summer Days’ artwork in ‘Our Australian Heart’ anthology (2023)

• US picture book ‘Mrs Best’s Special Class’ (2024)

• ‘I am NOT an Owl’ Woodslane Press (2025)

• 'The Little Book of Mining' Little Steps Publishing (late 2025).

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Awards:

Second prize in the NEWC Illustration Prize 2024.

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Education:

• Margrete Lamond ‘Pitch Perfect Portfolio’ Course

• Make Art That Sells ‘Illustrating Children’s Books’ Course

• Bachelor of Architecture (Honours) University of Melbourne 2005

• Bachelor of Planning and Design University of Melbourne, 2001

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Professional Affiliations:

• SCBWI Member

• ASA Member and ASA Style File Illustrator

• KIDLITVIC Conference attendee 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

• Cardboard Box Illustrators Member