Hello!
Nice to meet you!My name is Julianna and I am an illustrator & cartoonist from NYC, now living in LA.
I graduated from the California Institute of the Arts with a BFA in Character Animation, and have worked at companies such as Illumination Entertainment, Warner Brothers Animation, and The Walt Disney Family Museum.
(To see portfolio work regarding animation, click here).
At the end of 2025, I decided to start an independent art business inspired by my cat, and thus, Melon & Company was born!
From my home studio, I work on my online store, maintain freelance projects, and document my small business journey on my Youtube Channel and TikTok.
In my free time, I love playing tennis, cooking, journaling, and hanging out with my cat!
Want to work together?
email me at: melonandcompanyinfo@gmail.com
Our story
In the midst of a creative burnout, having a cat taught me how to heal.
Watching Melon nap, eat, and cuddle was a stark contrast to the life I was trying to maximize each day. Much like I love my cat just for existing, I realized that I deserve to give that same care to myself.
Melon’s consistent presence is a reminder to slow down and enjoy the present moment, and it’s with this clarity that I was able to return to art, hoping to reflect these feelings in my own work.
Melon, in return, doesn’t ask much of me at all, just the gentle acknowledgement of each other while we each do our own thing (and occasional nap on my lap when I’m trying to work).
Combining my passion for illustration, stationery, and cats, I decided to start a small business that would allow me to indulge in all three.
Life’s beauty can be found in the simplest of moments, and it’s one of my greatest lessons that I learned from Melon. I hope to share that same beauty through my work with you <3