Where color and story come alive
Children's book illustration
and surface design by
Jules McCullough
Surface Design
Nature inspired, lush and layered designs, patterns for everyday living.
Illustration
Bringing children’s stories to life with color, character, and heart.
What I bring to a project
25+ years of Design Experience and Project Management | Available for Representation and Licensing
❤️ A clear point of view
No generic work-for-hire here. Every project gets a genuine creative voice; one that's been sharpened over years of professional design and a lifetime of making things that matter.
🎨 Work that holds up
From a spot illustration to a full coordinating collection, the work is built to translate — across colorways, products, and scales. That's the designer in me. I think in systems.
❤️ A real creative partner
I show up prepared, I communicate clearly, and I know how to take a brief and make it better. You get the art and a partner who understands storytelling, production, and how creative work moves from concept to finished product.
7-Day Art Journal Freebie
A free creative reset, with one small prompt for each day.
DAY 1
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Hi, I'm Jules McCullough
I draw characters with big feelings, make patterns that light up a room, and write picture books about the things that matter most — loss, wonder, and finding your people. Turns out art was never the plan B. It was always the plan.
News
Finding Inspiration in the Everyday: How the World Around Us Sparks Creativity
From colorful Christmas ornaments and lush office plants to unexpected color combinations and overlooked details, inspiration often begins with simply paying attention. Have you ever noticed how something ordinary...
Finding Inspiration in the Everyday: How the World Around Us Sparks Creativity
Finding Inspiration in the Everyday: How the World Around Us Sparks Creativity
|Julie McCullough
