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Hands Sketching Dogs

Illustrations that spark curiosity, tell stories, and create impact

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Chester Municipality Map
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OH HEY THERE

I'm Melissa

From charming illustrated maps, to brand illustrations that add personality, to children’s art that delights, and socially conscious artwork that sparks change, I create visuals that connect and inspire audiences. I believe in a thoughtful, collaborative process that helps capture the heart of your project’s goals.

Let's Work Together
OH HEY THERE

I'm Melissa

From charming illustrated maps, to brand illustrations that add personality, to children’s art that delights, and socially conscious artwork that sparks change, I create visuals that connect and inspire audiences. I believe in a thoughtful, collaborative process that helps capture the heart of your project’s goals.

Let's Work Together
OH HEY THERE

I’m Melissa

From charming illustrated maps, to brand illustrations that add personality, to children’s art that delights, and socially conscious artwork that sparks change, I create visuals that connect and inspire audiences. I believe in thoughtful, collaboration that helps capture the heart of your project’s goals.

Let's Work Together
MAP DESIGN

From Sketch to Destination

Every map I create, whether for a Campus, Municipality, Venue, or Editorial piece, is a unique blend of art and utility, designed to guide and delight.

See all maps
Magician's Ball Book Cover
OTHER ILLUSTRATION

Warm, whimsical, & fun
For engaging storytelling

Illustration for marketing and branding, crafted to enhance your visual story.
Also available: custom patterns, children’s book illustrations, book cover art, and artwork for product licensing.

See all illustration
MAP DESIGN

From Sketch to Destination

Every map I create, whether for a Campus, Municipality, Venue, or Editorial piece, is a unique blend of art and utility, designed to guide and delight.

See all maps
OTHER ILLUSTRATION

Warm, whimsical, & fun
For engaging storytelling

Illustration for marketing and branding, crafted to enhance your visual story.
Also available: custom patterns, children’s book illustrations, book cover art, and artwork for product licensing.

See all illustration
Patter Design For Beeswax Wrap
Magician's Ball Book Cover

Notes from Happy Clients

“

We loved working with Melissa on our project to produce a map of Texas A&M University’s campus statues for our magazine! She took our vision and ran with it to make it a reality, and we were so impressed with how accurate and detailed she was in depicting campus, which was no small feat considering that there were close to 100 buildings, and she’s never seen it in-person! Throughout the process, Melissa was thorough, detail-oriented and responsive, and we’re so excited to share the final product with our readers.

Dunae Reader: Texas A&M Foundation
“

Working with Melissa on our new St. Lawrence University campus map was an absolute delight. Her illustrations are so fresh and inviting—they bring the campus to life in a way that’s both beautiful and fun. This new map is such a creative step forward from what we had before, and Melissa made the whole process easy and enjoyable. We can’t wait for our community to see it!

Tara Freeman, St. Lawrence University
“

I thoroughly enjoyed working with Melissa and was inspired by her ideas, her creative spirit, and her well-developed artistic sensibility. Picking up on concepts and messaging quickly, Melissa is able to reference those ideas in her visual design solutions in subtle and effective ways. She is also an exceptionally strong illustrator with a wide range of aesthetic styles. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Melissa and have no hesitation in recommending her.

Suzanne Reeves, Art & Soul Design
“

Melissa was a pleasure to work with on the map for our foundation. She was efficient and easy to communicate with, gave exceptional design expertise and graciously handled changes to the project as they came. We highly recommend working with Melissa if you are looking for a personalized experience.

Rachelle, Pacific Parklands Foundation
“

Melissa was more than amazing to work with. She communicated well. Was super quick with the illustration. She also took my scribbles of a map and made them look better than I could have imagined. She went above what I asked for and I'm so happy with the final product. Would recommend 100 times over.

Anne Belanger, Custom Commission
“

Melissa took my original logo and expanded it beyond my wildest dreams. The design is one of a kind and allows my brand to stand out. The addition of custom illustrations brought a whole new level of personality and depth, truly bringing the brand to life. My complete branding package came together in such a cohesive way. Melissa was an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish

Jenn Arsenault, Little Golden Sun

Notes from Happy Clients

“

We loved working with Melissa on our project to produce a map of Texas A&M University’s campus statues for our magazine! She took our vision and ran with it to make it a reality, and we were so impressed with how accurate and detailed she was in depicting campus--which was no small feat considering that there were close to 100 buildings, and she’s never seen it in-person! Throughout the process, Melissa was thorough, detail-oriented and responsive, and we’re so excited to share the final product with our readers.

Dunae Reader: Texas A&M Foundation
“

Working with Melissa on our new St. Lawrence University campus map was an absolute delight. Her illustrations are so fresh and inviting—they bring the campus to life in a way that’s both beautiful and fun. This new map is such a creative step forward from what we had before, and Melissa made the whole process easy and enjoyable. We can’t wait for our community to see it!

Tara Freeman, St. Lawrence University
“

“I thoroughly enjoyed working with Melissa and was inspired by her ideas, her creative spirit, and her well-developed artistic sensibility. Picking up on concepts and messaging quickly, Melissa is able to reference those ideas in her visual design solutions in subtle and effective ways. She is also an exceptionally strong illustrator with a wide range of aesthetic styles. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Melissa and have no hesitation in recommending her.”

Suzanne Reeves, Art & Soul Design
“

Melissa was a pleasure to work with on the map for our foundation. She was efficient and easy to communicate with, gave exceptional design expertise and graciously handled changes to the project as they came. We highly recommend working with Melissa if you are looking for a personalized experience.

Rachelle, Pacific Parklands Foundation
“

Melissa was more than amazing to work with. She communicated well. Was super quick with the illustration. She also took my scribbles of a map and made them look better than I could have imagined. She went above what I asked for and I'm so happy with the final product. Would recommend 100 times over.

Anne Belanger, Custom Commission
“

Melissa took my original logo and expanded it beyond my wildest dreams. The design is one of a kind and allows my brand to stand out. The addition of custom illustrations brought a whole new level of personality and depth, truly bringing the brand to life. My complete branding package came together in such a cohesive way. Melissa was an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish.

Jenn Arsenault, Little Golden Sun

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Studio

Melissa Archer Illustration is located in Durham Region (traditional and treaty territory of the Mississaugas and Chippewas of the Anishinabeg, known today as the Williams Treaties First Nations), but works with clients all around the globe

Contact

Email
info@melissaarcher.ca

Phone
(905) 926-8706

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