Isabelle Melançon is a talented French-Canadian artist known for her enchanting fairy tale-inspired comics, with a focus on the whimsical world of crows. With over a decade of experience creating cartoons, Isabelle has not only worked on her popular series Crow Time but is also a co-author of the Namesake webcomic which she collaborates on with Megan Lavey-Heaton. Isabelle’s work is often centered around a shared theme that little stories, like fairy tales matter. Her Crow Time series in particular draws inspiration from the comics that captured her imagination as a child, such as Moomin and The Smurfs by Peyo. These whimsical stories, full of medieval fantasy and clever wordplay have had a lasting impact on her artistic style and continue to influence her work today.
In discussing her first comic, Statue, Isabelle shared I think Statue is deeply about grief and how it feels like love for someone who no longer has a place to go. It’s about those small quiet moments that linger after you lose someone. So, let’s dive into the magical and heartfelt world of Isabelle Melançon and explore themes of friendship perseverance, and a sprinkle of enchantment through her beautiful comics.
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Isabelle Melançon also shared what initially sparked her passion for art and comics.
I’ve been drawing and reading comics since I was very young. My parents were huge comic fans they were also Trekkies and loved Lord of the Rings. They were always very encouraging urging me and my brothers to participate in either art or sports. Art was always present in our home and it was something I was encouraged to explore.
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We asked Isabelle about her creative process and here’s what she shared. I don’t have a specific process for finding ideas. Mostly, I try to give my brain the space it needs to let ideas grow. I always keep a sketchbook where I can doodle freely, even if they’re ugly. That way, I can jot down any idea that comes to me and return to it later to build on. Giving yourself the space to think is key.
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Isabelle shared what she hopes readers take away from her comics I often receive messages from people telling me that my comics made them smile on a rough day or that reading through the Namesake archive helped them get through a difficult time. To me, these messages are the most meaningful because they remind me that what I do has value. Above all, I want people to feel moved and happy and maybe even find comfort in my work.
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