About me
Hey there. I'm Holly McKelvey, a visual science communicator and illustrator, and this is my portfolio. You'll find a blend of comics, illustrations, graphic recording, and book projects as you explore—and you’ll see two themes emerge which shape my work: ecology and place.
A bit about me: I'm a scientist-turned-illustrator; my background was in geosciences and environmental sciences before shifting to visual communication and illustration. I’ve lived in Germany since 2015, though I hail from California originally—and have lived in Italy, Scotland, Costa Rica, France and Denmark in between. I've got itchy feet and an unceasing desire to experience new places.
During all those moves I've learned (and forgotten) some different languages, broken some different bones, become a far better cook, and become a mother—and I've begun to draw the world around me. I hope you enjoy exploring my site.