Named after one of my favourite literary character, CALL ME ISHMAEL is filled to the brim with bright bold colours, pop culture references (from classic to niche) & social themes.  I don’t want to make art that is snooty, elite or dull, but joyful, accessible & even at times a tad capricious. A little reminder not to take oneself too seriously & to always celebrate the things that make us believe in magic. 

I'd say I'm from everywhere & nowhere at the same time, which is a feeling anyone who's immigrated multiple times would relate to, I think. I've had the privilege of living in so many beautiful places which has taken me on a journey through London (UK), Bretagne (France), Cape Town (South Africa) & now Walyalup in Western Australia with my kids & partner. Pieces of me have been left behind in all those places, & I have pieces of all those places as part of me forever, everywhere I go.

I love supporting the little guy, the artisanal talents of the world & know how important shopping small, shopping ethical & shopping slow is. So THANK YOU for being here! Enjoy browsing around & don't hesitate to get in touch for custom orders or questions. Everything is painted or drawn by hand, printed here in Australia & my packaging is designed to be super gentle on Mother Earth.

These illustrations are the fruits of hours & decades of perfecting my craft & I'm deeply grateful that I get to do it as a means of making a living. Thank you for your patronage. Welcome to my store, I hope you like it. 

- Megs