MEL Magazine

MEL Magazine is a lifestyle and culture magazine in the male point-of-view, covering topics such as health, relationship, money, work, and hygiene. There’s a lot of talk about dicks, too.

I was tasked to create illustrations for articles that ran in the publication as promotion for Dollar Shave Club. They were funny anecdotes and interesting tidbits of culture. It was fun to not be so serious and let style and color be in the forefront.

Beware of Sleeping on the Beach

Best-kept advice for planning a day out on the beach. The author states from experience, do NOT fall asleep on a crowded beach.

Night Cap

Whatever happened to the night cap? You know, the hat you wear to bed. When was it popular and why did we stop wearing them?

Shower Oranges

Peeling and eating oranges in the shower is a euphoric experience.

Need a Vacation From Your Vacation?

An over-planned vacation is not relaxing and will leave you feeling more exhausted once it’s all over. This article describes how you can relax during your vacation. For example, take a minute to yourself by the pool while others go snorkeling. It’s okay!

Koala vs Sloth

This has to be the most absurd thing I’ve been commissioned to illustration. Who would win in a fight, a koala or a sloth? My money is on the koala. Those cute, little psychopaths would destroy a sloth any day.