Hello! I’m Melissa.

In French, “Crayonne” evokes the act of sketching, a term that defines my practice. Based in Portugal and working worldwide, I am a freelance Designer and Illustrator specializing in visual storytelling for editorial, fashion, and live drawing events.

My work is rooted in the immediacy of observational drawing. I look for the fluid and the expressive, capturing the essence of movement and the quiet beauty of everyday gestures. This foundation allows me to translate human presence and atmosphere into compelling narratives for both editorial and commercial contexts.