Artwork: Illustration for @ourplanetweek, 2021 (Courtesy of the artist).
'It took me four years to paint like Raphael, but a lifetime to paint like a child'
— Pablo Picasso
Michelle Khalil
Michelle is a designer & illustrator currently based in Lebanon. She graduated from Concordia University with a BFA in design and has worked in the field ever since.
Her aesthetic style is crowded with bold characters, textures and sharp contrasts in colors. She draws inspiration from internal thoughts and daily life and she aims to empower women through her work by placing them front and centre.
Apart from design and illustration, Michelle aspires to become a professional ceramicist.
EXHIBITION ILLUSTRATION
Michelle brilliantly produced Kalila wa Dimna project branding illustration, drawing inspiration from the fables historical manuscripts, while bringing her vibrant and approachable illustration style to each character. You will find little details of her magic on our online posts and live exhibition prints!
Kalila wa Dimna exhibition poster showing the process of character illustration, layout and ornamentation (Courtesy of the artist).