
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