🎉 Step into the Enchanting World of Kelly McMahon! 🎉
Meet Kelly McMahon, a Melbourne-based illustrator and graphic designer with a love for elegance, fantasy, and just the right touch of sparkle!
After years in graphic design, Kelly embarked on a creative journey that blends refined aesthetics with the whimsy of fairytales.
Inspired by make-believe worlds, powerful female characters, and grand adventures, her work brings imagination and grace together in a truly unique way.
Ready to be inspired? Dive in and discover Kelly’s story, her art, and her journey to create magic in every piece! 🌸✨
🌟 What is Your Maker, Artist, or Store Name?
Kelly McMahon – illustrator, graphic designer, and the mind behind the enchanting Imperium deck of playing cards!
🎨 What Form of Creative Medium Do You Use?
Kelly works in digital illustration and graphic design, blending thoughtful details with color, sparkle, and sophistication to bring her magical ideas to life.
🌈 How Would You Describe Your Design, Style, Art, or Genre?
Her style is:
• Minimalist
• Elegant
• A bit magical ✨
Kelly’s work combines feminine energy with fantasy storytelling, evoking worlds where adventure, beauty, and mystery reign.
🖼️ What Type of Products Do You Make/Offer?
• Illustrations
• Accessories
• Art prints
• Her standout creation – the Imperium playing card deck
She has also exhibited work across the USA, Australia, and New Zealand.
📖 Share Your Maker Story: How/Why Did You Start?
After seven years in the graphic design world, Kelly longed for a space beyond black, white, and Helvetica.
She launched into illustration to reintroduce color, magic, and storytelling into her creative work.
This shift opened the door to fantasy-inspired designs that reflect her passion for elegance and empowerment.
🏆 What Are Your Proudest Achievements or Milestones?
Launching the Imperium deck – a Kickstarter-funded project featuring powerful female rulers – was a major milestone.
It brought together storytelling, design, and artistic passion into one empowering, fantasy-inspired collection.
💪 Have You Faced Any Challenges and How Did You Overcome Them?
Transitioning from a professional designer to an independent illustrator came with self-doubt and new challenges.
But Kelly leaned into growth, celebrated small wins, and found confidence in building her personal artistic path.
🚀 What Are Your Future Plans for Being a Maker?
Kelly is excited to continue creating art that celebrates femininity, magic, and narrative depth.
She hopes to expand her body of work and share more dreamlike stories with audiences around the world.
💡 What Tips/Advice Would You Share with Other Makers?
Take the time to celebrate your progress – big or small.
Recognizing what you’ve already achieved builds the confidence and momentum for even greater creative heights! 🌱
🤝 How Can the Community Connect with You?
Follow Kelly’s enchanting journey, browse her creations, and connect here:
🔗 Instagram: @kmmcmdraws
🔗 Twitter: @kmmcmdraws
🔗 Shop: kellymcmahondesign.com
🔗 Portfolio: kmmcmdraws.com
📍 Country: Australia, based in Melbourne
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