Mimi

Mimi

by Melanie Johnsson
DesignVisual Arts

Ask Mel & Maddy #11 - On freelancing full time, picking colour palettes, the least and the most money we've made from licensing and more

Welcome to Ask Mel & Maddy with illustrators Melanie Johnsson and Maddy Vian About: We are both passionate about the creative industry and illustration in particular. We feel like sometimes being an illustrator means being lonely and not necessarily know where to turn for help or advice. We’ve both been working as illustrators for a while now and although we’re always keen to answer art questions online, we thought it would be super fun to create a space where you can ask questions to us about anything related to art, design and illustration! We also both love podcasts and we know there is something magical about listening to other people talk about the things we love (a.k.a art) so we hope you love this as much as we will! How does it work? How can you ask questions? You can ask questions via Instagram - either directly via DM at @melanie.johnsson or @maddyology or when each of us puts a little questions box in our stories! What can you ask about? You can ask about anything that’s on your mind when it comes to freelance life, the business of illustration, art practice and more. We aim to be open books and will share all our secrets! Find Maddy on Instagram at @maddyology and her website https://maddyvian.com/ Find Mel on Instagram @melanie.johnsson and her website www.melaniejohnsson.com Cover art by Maddy Vian Edit by Melanie Johnsson Music Follow the Ghost - The Eastern Plain
Jul 15, 2024
48:32

Ask Mel & Maddy #10 - On experimenting within your style, setting up an art studio, portfolio top tips and more

Welcome to Ask Mel & Maddy with illustrators Melanie Johnsson and Maddy Vian About: We are both passionate about the creative industry and illustration in particular. We feel like sometimes being an illustrator means being lonely and not necessarily know where to turn for help or advice. We’ve both been working as illustrators for a while now and although we’re always keen to answer art questions online, we thought it would be super fun to create a space where you can ask questions to us about anything related to art, design and illustration! We also both love podcasts and we know there is something magical about listening to other people talk about the things we love (a.k.a art) so we hope you love this as much as we will! How does it work? How can you ask questions? You can ask questions via Instagram - either directly via DM at @melanie.johnsson or @maddyology or when each of us puts a little questions box in our stories! What can you ask about? You can ask about anything that’s on your mind when it comes to freelance life, the business of illustration, art practice and more. We aim to be open books and will share all our secrets! Find Maddy on Instagram at @maddyology and her website https://maddyvian.com/ Find Mel on Instagram @melanie.johnsson and her website www.melaniejohnsson.com Cover art by Maddy Vian Edit by Melanie Johnsson Music Follow the Ghost - The Eastern Plain
Jul 1, 2024
47:41

Ask Mel & Maddy #9 - On style, licensing, associations for illustrators and books that changed our (creative) lives

Welcome to Ask Mel & Maddy with illustrators Melanie Johnsson and Maddy Vian About: We are both passionate about the creative industry and illustration in particular. We feel like sometimes being an illustrator means being lonely and not necessarily know where to turn for help or advice. We’ve both been working as illustrators for a while now and although we’re always keen to answer art questions online, we thought it would be super fun to create a space where you can ask questions to us about anything related to art, design and illustration! We also both love podcasts and we know there is something magical about listening to other people talk about the things we love (a.k.a art) so we hope you love this as much as we will! How does it work? How can you ask questions? You can ask questions via the Mimi website whenever you want and we’ll make sure to answer them on the podcast together. We’re planning to record every other Friday for release every other Mondays! So the Ask Mel and Maddy Q&A episodes will be in between interviews Mel is doing with artists and makers on the Mimi podcast. Here's a direct link to ask your question: https://mimiforcreatives.com/ask-mel-maddy and from the end of June, you'll be able to ask questions on Mel and Maddy's websites and Instagram directly. What can you ask about? You can ask about anything that’s on your mind when it comes to freelance life, the business of illustration, art practice and more. We aim to be open books and will share all our secrets! Find Maddy on Instagram at @maddyology and her website https://maddyvian.com/ Find Mel on Instagram @melanie.johnsson and her website www.melaniejohnsson.com Cover art by Maddy Vian Edit by Melanie Johnsson Music Follow the Ghost - The Eastern Plain
Jun 12, 2024
52:05

Ask Mel & Maddy #8 - On The Pattern Challenge, who you should create for, selling art online and when (and if!) you should give up a creative career

Welcome to Ask Mel & Maddy with illustrators Melanie Johnsson and Maddy Vian About: We are both passionate about the creative industry and illustration in particular. We feel like sometimes being an illustrator means being lonely and not necessarily know where to turn for help or advice. We’ve both been working as illustrators for a while now and although we’re always keen to answer art questions online, we thought it would be super fun to create a space where you can ask questions to us about anything related to art, design and illustration! We also both love podcasts and we know there is something magical about listening to other people talk about the things we love (a.k.a art) so we hope you love this as much as we will! How does it work? How can you ask questions? You can ask questions via the Mimi website whenever you want and we’ll make sure to answer them on the podcast together. We’re planning to record every other Friday for release every other Mondays! So the Ask Mel and Maddy Q&A episodes will be in between interviews Mel is doing with artists and makers on the Mimi podcast. Here's a direct link to ask your question: https://mimiforcreatives.com/ask-mel-maddy What can you ask about? You can ask about anything that’s on your mind when it comes to freelance life, the business of illustration, art practice and more. We aim to be open books and will share all our secrets! Find Maddy on Instagram at @maddyology and her website https://maddyvian.com/ Find Mel on Instagram @melanie.johnsson and her website www.melaniejohnsson.com Cover art by Maddy Vian Edit by Melanie Johnsson Music Follow the Ghost - The Eastern Plain
May 20, 2024
47:07

Ask Mel & Maddy #7 - On ways to promote your work outside social media, what illustration agents look for and how to follow up on emails

Welcome to Ask Mel & Maddy with illustrators Melanie Johnsson and Maddy Vian About: We are both passionate about the creative industry and illustration in particular. We feel like sometimes being an illustrator means being lonely and not necessarily know where to turn for help or advice. We’ve both been working as illustrators for a while now and although we’re always keen to answer art questions online, we thought it would be super fun to create a space where you can ask questions to us about anything related to art, design and illustration! We also both love podcasts and we know there is something magical about listening to other people talk about the things we love (a.k.a art) so we hope you love this as much as we will! How does it work? How can you ask questions? You can ask questions via the Mimi website whenever you want and we’ll make sure to answer them on the podcast together. We’re planning to record every other Friday for release every other Mondays! So the Ask Mel and Maddy Q&A episodes will be in between interviews Mel is doing with artists and makers on the Mimi podcast. Here's a direct link to ask your question: https://mimiforcreatives.com/ask-mel-maddy What can you ask about? You can ask about anything that’s on your mind when it comes to freelance life, the business of illustration, art practice and more. We aim to be open books and will share all our secrets! Find Maddy on Instagram at @maddyology and her website https://maddyvian.com/ Find Mel on Instagram @melanie.johnsson and her website www.melaniejohnsson.com Cover art by Maddy Vian Edit by Melanie Johnsson Music Follow the Ghost - The Eastern Plain
May 6, 2024
49:22

Ask Mel & Maddy #6 - On the magic of taking a break, why Mel is getting an illustration agent again and what to do after University (hint: find your voice)

Welcome to Ask Mel & Maddy with illustrators Melanie Johnsson and Maddy Vian About: We are both passionate about the creative industry and illustration in particular. We feel like sometimes being an illustrator means being lonely and not necessarily know where to turn for help or advice. We’ve both been working as illustrators for a while now and although we’re always keen to answer art questions online, we thought it would be super fun to create a space where you can ask questions to us about anything related to art, design and illustration! We also both love podcasts and we know there is something magical about listening to other people talk about the things we love (a.k.a art) so we hope you love this as much as we will! How does it work? How can you ask questions? You can ask questions via the Mimi website whenever you want and we’ll make sure to answer them on the podcast together. We’re planning to record every other Friday for release every other Mondays! So the Ask Mel and Maddy Q&A episodes will be in between interviews Mel is doing with artists and makers on the Mimi podcast. Here's a direct link to ask your question: https://mimiforcreatives.com/ask-mel-maddy What can you ask about? You can ask about anything that’s on your mind when it comes to freelance life, the business of illustration, art practice and more. We aim to be open books and will share all our secrets! Find Maddy on Instagram at @maddyology and her website https://maddyvian.com/ Find Mel on Instagram @melanie.johnsson and her website www.melaniejohnsson.com Cover art by Maddy Vian Edit by Melanie Johnsson Music Follow the Ghost - The Eastern Plain
Apr 8, 2024
38:50

Ask Mel & Maddy #5 - On style consistency, licensing for brands, reaching out to clients and what AI means for artists

Welcome to Ask Mel & Maddy with illustrators Melanie Johnsson and Maddy Vian About: We are both passionate about the creative industry and illustration in particular. We feel like sometimes being an illustrator means being lonely and not necessarily know where to turn for help or advice. We’ve both been working as illustrators for a while now and although we’re always keen to answer art questions online, we thought it would be super fun to create a space where you can ask questions to us about anything related to art, design and illustration! We also both love podcasts and we know there is something magical about listening to other people talk about the things we love (a.k.a art) so we hope you love this as much as we will! How does it work? How can you ask questions? You can ask questions via the Mimi website whenever you want and we’ll make sure to answer them on the podcast together. We’re planning to record every other Friday for release every other Mondays! So the Ask Mel and Maddy Q&A episodes will be in between interviews Mel is doing with artists and makers on the Mimi podcast. Here's a direct link to ask your question: https://mimiforcreatives.com/ask-mel-maddy What can you ask about? You can ask about anything that’s on your mind when it comes to freelance life, the business of illustration, art practice and more. We aim to be open books and will share all our secrets! Find Maddy on Instagram at @maddyology and her website https://maddyvian.com/ Find Mel on Instagram @melanie.johnsson and her website www.melaniejohnsson.com Cover art by Maddy Vian Edit by Melanie Johnsson Music Follow the Ghost - The Eastern Plain
Mar 18, 2024
45:58
Season 1

Ep#23 Bijou Karman - On her love of dolls and fashion growing up, her process painting for her latest book and why having an agent works for her

In today's episode, I chat with the wonderful LA based artist Bijou Karman. I've loved Bijou's work for years and I first met her online when I asked to interview her for my magazine Spellbound. In our chat, we talk about her creative upbringing and super cool mom as well as her love of vintage fashion. We bring up the latest book she illustrated called Style Legends, Rebels, and Visionaries which is absolutely beautiful. She talks us through her process and we also learn what her favourite style legends are... We also discussed why having an agent works for her now and what some of her biggest creative dreams are. I really hope you enjoy our very laid-back (very californian) conversation. You can follow her on social media https://www.instagram.com/bijoukarman/ and see her more of his work on her website https://www.bijoukarman.com/ To learn more about Mimi visit https://mimiforcreatives.com/ and join us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mimi.for.creatives/We have cool workshops and masterclasses coming up so check them out too! You can also follow me, Mel, on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melanie.johnsson/ or see more of my work on my website https://www.melaniejohnsson.com/ Thanks for listening! Edit by Melanie Johnsson Music by The Big Let Down - Sojourney
S1 · E23
Mar 11, 2024
49:30

Ask Mel & Maddy #4 - On the Pattern Challenge, our biggest clients so far, faking it till you make it and perfectionnism...

Welcome to Ask Mel & Maddy with illustrators Melanie Johnsson and Maddy Vian About: We are both passionate about the creative industry and illustration in particular. We feel like sometimes being an illustrator means being lonely and not necessarily know where to turn for help or advice. We’ve both been working as illustrators for a while now and although we’re always keen to answer art questions online, we thought it would be super fun to create a space where you can ask questions to us about anything related to art, design and illustration! We also both love podcasts and we know there is something magical about listening to other people talk about the things we love (a.k.a art) so we hope you love this as much as we will! How does it work? How can you ask questions? You can ask questions via the Mimi website whenever you want and we’ll make sure to answer them on the podcast together. We’re planning to record every other Friday for release every other Mondays! So the Ask Mel and Maddy Q&A episodes will be in between interviews Mel is doing with artists and makers on the Mimi podcast. Here's a direct link to ask your question: https://mimiforcreatives.com/ask-mel-maddy What can you ask about? You can ask about anything that’s on your mind when it comes to freelance life, the business of illustration, art practice and more. We aim to be open books and will share all our secrets! Find Maddy on Instagram at @maddyology and her website https://maddyvian.com/ Find Mel on Instagram @melanie.johnsson and her website www.melaniejohnsson.com Cover art by Maddy Vian Edit by Melanie Johnsson Music Follow the Ghost - The Eastern Plain
Mar 4, 2024
50:53
Season 2

Ep#22 David Shillinglaw - On the magic of travelling alone, the need for sketchbooks and the power of zines

In today's episode, I meet with british artist David Shillinglaw in his Margate studio, surrounded by colourful artworks from both his collection and his partner's Lily Mixe (who also sat with us, working on a piece in the background). It was lovely recording this chat in person, seeing David in his environment and observing his paintings, notebooks and other curiosities up close. We covered a lot of grounds in our chat, from the magic of travelling on your own to the power of making zines as well as his love of sketchbooks. David also told me how he started out as an artist and what's coming next for him... It was a super interesting chat and I really you enjoy it! Now, let's meet David... You can follow him on social media https://www.instagram.com/davidshillinglaw/ and see his more of his work on his website https://davidshillinglaw.co.uk/ To learn more about Mimi visit https://mimiforcreatives.com/ and join us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mimi.for.creatives/We have cool workshops and masterclasses coming up so check them out too! You can also follow me, Mel, on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melanie.johnsson/ or see more of my work on my website https://www.melaniejohnsson.com/ Thanks for listening! Edit by Melanie Johnsson Music by The Big Let Down - Sojourney
S2 · E22
Feb 12, 2024
1:00:24
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