Instants - The Art of Julie Mellan (signed)

About the book Instants

Julie Mellan is unsurpassed when it comes to bringing to life animals that are tender and mischievous, dreamy or spirited. Each of her illustrations is imbued with the magic of childhood, the essence of which she marvelously succeeds in capturing. Instants is her first art book, featuring more than hundred superb watercolour illustrations of animals, all expertly rendered in an amusing act of play or thoughtful repose. Organized according to the rhythm of the seasons, this book is a treasure trove of gentleness and poetry.

Whether you are an illustration lover or already familiar with Julie Mellan's world, you will be seduced by the atmosphere, colours and emotions of each artwork. 

About Julie Mellan

Born in Annecy (France) in 1988, Julie Mellan is an illustrator. She has been drawing every day since she could hold a pencil. For almost ten years, she has published numerous children's books in France and abroad, notably with Penguin Random House (The Last Rabbit), Lire c'est partir (La Moufle), MK Kids Books (Tizzy Throws a Fizzy) and Fleurus Mame (Les belles histoires de grand-mère).

Faithful to her brushes and committed to traditional techniques, she enjoys using watercolors to depict a host of small animals. Drawing inspiration from her two young sons, Julie Mellan seeks to convey a certain narrative, to suggest an emotion, a trait, or an attitude characteristic of childhood in each of her illustrations. She is represented by the Daniel Maghen Gallery in Paris.

For those who love...

• The beauty of daily life
• The magic to be found in childhood
• The softness of Mellan's colors
• The grace of a brushstroke

Technical details

• 26.5 x 19 cm
• 136 full-color pages
• High-quality printing
• Hardcover

Practical information

• Foreword by Loïc Jouannigot
• Carefully packaged in reinforced box
• Shipped within 72 hours
• More information on the publisher’s website