Hello! I’m Melinda Keough.
An art director and illustrator
based in Los Angeles.


After many years working in advertising crafting stories for brands big and small, most notably Apple and Facebook, I have turned my focus to my first love, illustration. 

My specialty is creating images with expressive line weights, graphic shapes and revealing negative spaces. I use these tools to create relatable stories and expressive portraits.

If you'd like to discuss a project or a collaboration please write me
I’d love to hear from you!

My latest work (and works in progress) can be found on Instagram




Experience


Founder / CCO
Ruby Sneakers
March 2021 - present

Creative Director
(Freelance)
Apple
Sept. 2020 - Sept. 2021

Creative
(Freelance)
Meta
Feb. 2019 - Nov. 2019

Studio Melinda Keough
Illustrator
Nov. 2018 - Jan. 2021

Freelance Creative Director
Media Arts Lab, Facebook,
Nomad Editorial, RPA, Apple
April 2013 - present

Associate Creative Director
Media Arts Lab, LA
November 2010 - March 2013

Associate Creative Director
BBDO, NY
November 2007  - October 2010
   

Education


University of Michigan, School of Art
BFA, Graphic Design

Adhouse NY
Many evening courses in advertising 
2001 - 2002

Awards


American Illustration 39, 2020

Cannes Grand Prix - Press, 2013
iPad Mini back covers

Clients


72andSunny
The Washington Post