melissarachelblack
Portland, Oregon ·
melissarachelblack
Melissa Rachel BlackPortland, Oregon 1018 Sales On Etsy since 2009
Reviews
Kana on May 31, 2018
I love how weird this card is so I had to buy it. So funny. Quality paper and fast shipping. Thank you!!
Kana on May 31, 2018
This card makes me laugh every time I look at it. Perfect card for any dad to make them laugh too. So excited to give it to every day in my family. Made with quality paper and fast shipping!
Kana on May 31, 2018
Such a cute card! I can’t wait to give it to my friend who’s a dog lover. It’s hard to find cute, quality paper made, fair priced cards on Etsy. I found the store!
About
Look ma, I'm doing it!
I'm an illustrator living in Portland, Oregon. I make really simple black and white illustrations, not too different than what used to pepper the insides and outsides of my notebooks throughout school. I used to think I couldn't call myself an artist, because I can't draw photo-realistically, I'm terrible at proportions, and perspective and I will never be friends.
Eventually I decided to accept and embrace my style. I now have my own greeting card company, a book of downloadable stock illustrations, and I get to draw for people all over the world. Last Valentine's Day, I got my deer illustration tattooed on my arm--the very same deer that was the first illustration I sold--as a reminder that I'm enough, that imperfections are beautiful and what make us human, and to publish even though I'm scared.
My style is a reflection of my beliefs and my personality--I love the ideals of minimalism, focusing on mindfulness, that less is more, and finding beauty in simplicity. I also love the way kids experience life. Their wonder, curiosity, playfulness and joy inspire me on my darkest days, so I always try to remember to play while working. I chose this path, art and creativity, because it's brought me joy from a young age, and I hope that comes through in my creations. I really love to inspire others.
Shop members
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Melissa Rachel Black
Owner, Creator, Designer
Hi! I'm Melissa. I'm the illustrator, designer and creator of everything you see in this shop. I live in Portland, Oregon with my fluffy white cat, Oreo Pie.
Production partners
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A printing service
Portland, OR
These printers provide high quality work that I pass on to you!
Shop policies
Welcome to Mel's Diner: serving only the freshest art and design!
This shop is a small, one woman effort. Everything you see here is created by me, Melissa Rachel Black. I love making things, and if you like what you see, I'd love it if you could share a link on your facebook, twitter, or email to friends who you know would feel the same.
*Please note: All images are Copyrighted to Melissa Rachel Black and All Rights Reserved. They may not be copied, used or reproduced without the expressed written permission of Melissa Rachel Black*
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- Accepts Etsy Gift Cards and Etsy Credits
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