Visual Essays


Inspired by my all-time-favorite illustrator Christoph Niemann, I started a weekly personal editorial about my experience as a parent of small children living in Los Angeles.Inspired by my all-time-favorite illustrator Christoph Niemann, I started a weekly personal editorial about my experience as a parent of small children living in Los Angeles.


May Gray
LA’s May gray has me dreaming
of sunny summer days.
Cut paper and Ink. 2018.


Spaghetti for everyone
After years of hibernation the pasta maker emerged from the depths of the cabinet. Ink on paper. 2018.


Amazon Packages
Here’s to optimistic six year olds.
Ink on cardboard. 2018.




Girl Scout Cookie Season
My LOVE/HATE relationship with Girl Scout Cookies in 9 parts.Cut paper and ink. 2018.

© Melinda Keough  2023