Manelle Oliphant is an artist and children’s book author and illustrator from Salt Lake City. Her love of art and stories began with the books and shows she enjoyed as a child, from the Chronicles of Narnia to the Faerie Tale Theatre. Since earning a degree in illustration, she has worked on many children’s books.
While she uses some digital tools for her work, her main love is working with watercolour paints, which give her work its unique and dreamy look. We caught up with her to learn about her inspirations and how her work has evolved. If you’re inspired, see our pick to the best watercolour paints and our guide to watercolour tecniques.
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