Hello,
I’m Manelle, an illustrator and author. I created Tales Fantastic to help bring your dreams to life.
Feel free to explore the website where you’ll find art, stories, and opportunities to learn.
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Let’s Make Your Dreams Come True
I believe in dreams coming true. If you want to grow your freelance illustration business or travel to a magical place through a story, You’ve come to the right place.
Tales Fantastic was created for dreamers.
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Get inspired by Manelle’s magical books. Each one is designed to take you on a fantastical journey.
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What does having an art “style” really mean? How do you find your style without feeling stuck?
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Hello, I’m Manelle,
An illustrator, author, and creator of Tales Fantastic.
I believe stories are essential to living a happy life, not only because they entertain us, but because they teach amazing things and connect us to other humans.
I love creating illustrated books, and I want to share everything I know about illustration and the publishing world with you. I’m here to help you as an illustrator and storyteller to reach your dream of becoming a professional artist.
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Your dream of becoming a professional illustrator starts with you.
Click below to sign up for my free e-mail class. In it, you’ll learn everything I know about finding your art style and how to do it while having fun, and avoiding burnout.
Need a Creative Jumpstart?
Check out these blog posts designed to give you a creative boost.
It’s ok for you to love what you love.
Having fun isn’t hard when you have a library card! —From Arthur the animated series. When I was really small my mom took us to the library quite often. I…
Make your art more amazing by asking dumb questions.
It’s okay to not know what you are doing. You know when it feels like everyone knows something that you don’t? When I was in college I had to take…
How I started my sketchbook & why I love it.
When I was in 7th grade I had an art teacher. A good one. Her name is Syndey and this is her website. She taught us how to draw from…
Praise for Tales Fantastic
Artists Who are Finding Their Voice
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Once Upon a Time
Go on a Journey with These Enchanting Stories
Rumpelstiltskin’s Downfall
By Manelle OliphantRumpelstiltskin scowled at his glass, empty, except for the froth clinging to the corners. He grunted and threw a coin on the table. He stood, and his chair…
The Six Swans
A Short Fairy Tale Retelling By Manelle Oliphant Text and illustrations © 2014 by Manelle Oliphant The morning sun warmed my face and I opened my eyes. Blinking, I waited…
A Break is Worth 1000 Hours
By Manelle Oliphant Chervil stared at the piles of notes on his desk. The solution was there. He just had to find it. He grunted and shuffled pages full of…
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In the Illustration Business Masterclass, I’ll walk you through every step as you create a professional illustration portfolio, present it, and find amazing illustration clients.