Molly Egan is an illustrator based in Philadelphia. Her work has appeared throughout the world in magazines, in books, on clothing, and even on cookies. She is best known for her colorful, pattern filled sketchbooks which she chronicles on Instagram. In her sketchbooks and much of her illustration work, Molly uses traditional materials such as paint, colored pencils, markers, and pastels. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, watching Housewives, and hanging with her dog Sukie and partner Matt.
"Lately, I have been incredibly inspired by antique quilts. I am so drawn to the rich colors, detailed appliqué, and bold shapes used in quilting. In this series, I melded my interest in quilts and architecture by creating colorful, pattern-filled homes." - ME
Medium: Acrylic gouache and colored pencil on watercolor paper
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Molly Egan is an illustrator based in Philadelphia. Her work has appeared throughout the world in magazines, in books, on clothing, and even on cookies. She is best known for her colorful, pattern filled sketchbooks which she chronicles on Instagram. In her sketchbooks and much of her illustration work, Molly uses traditional materials such as paint, colored pencils, markers, and pastels. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, watching Housewives, and hanging with her dog Sukie and partner Matt.
"Lately, I have been incredibly inspired by antique quilts. I am so drawn to the rich colors, detailed appliqué, and bold shapes used in quilting. In this series, I melded my interest in quilts and architecture by creating colorful, pattern-filled homes." - ME