November 21st, 2007
Welcome to Rachelle Anne Miller Illustration!
Wow, I am just so excited to finally have this blog online! I don’t think anyone understands (except for maybe my husband) how long I’ve wanted to do this!Let me start off by introducing myself. My name is Rachelle (pronounced ra-shelle), I’m 23, live in Ontario, Canada and am married to my wonderful husband, Brad.
I love art, anything and everything creative and adore all things small and cute! I currently work as a Graphic Designer but would love to get involved in Children’s Book Illustration. I studied Design as NSCAD University in Nova Scotia, Canada so my background is mostly in design, but ever since I could hold I pencil, I’ve loved drawing and painting.I am just reeling with ideas for this blog and website and I can’t wait to bring these ideas to life. I want to use this blog to track my journey to becoming a children’s illustrator. I am also looking to connect with illustrators/editors/publishers in this field and hopefully get a contract for a children’s book! I plan to participate in Illustration Friday, Monday Art Day, and other online groups to get to know everyone out there, practice my illustration skills, and build my portfolio.
How this site will work:
Now if you’ve looked through my site, you may be surprised to see that there isn’t much illustration content. I’m going to try something new - I want YOU to help me build my illustration portfolio! I will post an illustration in my sketchbook where there will also be a star rating system. You can rate the illustration out of 5. Any illustration with a score of 4 out of 5 or better will be moved to the portfolio section (with a minimum of 10 votes). I’m not sure how well this will work so I’m just going to try it for a few months and see how things go!
I will talk more about myself and all of my exciting ideas very soon! Thanks so much for stopping by!



Sophia
Says:November 26th, 2007 at 9:11 am
Hi Rachelle!
This is beautiful! Very very nice work! You have a wonderful talent and I am so glad to see that it is developing so nicely. Couldn’t imagine a better person to be illustrating for children!
Take care,
Sophia
Virginia
Says:November 27th, 2007 at 7:46 am
Hi, Rachelle!
I am very impressed with your ambition and super talent!! I want to congratulate you on achieving your dream! I guess it can be said “behind every woman is a great man” and you are so lucky to have such a supportive husband!! Can’t wait to see more of your work, Rachelle.
Love, Virginia
Richard Deeble
Says:November 27th, 2007 at 8:21 am
Way to go Rachelle , Payton is walking in your footsteps . She has a love for art as well. Your site is very interesting and easy to navigate around , I wish you all the best and evey sucess that comes your way !!
Richard , Chandler , Payton
xoxoxo
bearuh
Says:November 29th, 2007 at 9:55 am
Wow, you sound a lot like me! Im 24 and a graphic designer but wanting to get into illustrating childrens books. Your work is really good! Can’t wait to see more!
Rachelle
Says:November 29th, 2007 at 9:02 pm
Thanks everyone, for all the wonderful comments!
sara gancho
Says:December 20th, 2007 at 7:50 am
I love your site..your illustrations are simply beautiful! Wonderfull lovely work :)
Rachelle
Says:December 21st, 2007 at 9:04 am
Thanks Sara!
Ceyreste
Says:January 1st, 2008 at 11:09 am
Wow Rachelle Ann,
You do beautiful work…great job.