Watermelon Press - About Holly

Holly McLaughlin is the watercolor illustrator behind Watermelon Press, a creative studio devoted to heartfelt picture books and visual storytelling.

With a gentle, expressive style rooted in traditional watercolor techniques, Holly brings warmth and emotion to every page. She specializes in children’s books that speak to both young and grown-up hearts. Her illustrations are soft, layered, and rich with feeling - perfect for authors seeking meaningful, imaginative visual storytelling.

Holly focuses on illustration and children’s book formatting, offering full-picture book packages or select custom artwork for smaller projects. She works closely with each author to ensure their story feels visually alive from start to finish.