Nelly and the Night Sky
A curious narwhal, big questions, and a sky full of wonder. A children's book by Jules.
Children's Book Illustration
and Surface Design
by Jules McCullough
Where color and story come alive
Meet Nelly
Surface Design
Nature inspired, lush and layered designs, patterns for everyday living.
Illustration
Bringing children’s stories to life with color, character, and heart.
What I bring to a project
25+ years of Design Experience and Project Management | Available for Representation and Licensing
❤️ A clear point of view
No generic work-for-hire here. Every project gets a genuine creative voice; one that's been sharpened over years of professional design and a lifetime of making things that matter.
🎨 Work that holds up
From a spot illustration to a full coordinating collection, the work is built to translate — across colorways, products, and scales. That's the designer in me. I think in systems.
❤️ A real creative partner
I show up prepared, I communicate clearly, and I know how to take a brief and make it better. You get the art and a partner who understands storytelling, production, and how creative work moves from concept to finished product.
7-Day Art Journal Freebie
A free creative reset, with one small prompt for each day.
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DAY 7
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Hi, I'm Jules McCullough
I am the illustrator and surface designer behind Julie M Studios. I draw characters with big feelings, make patterns that light up a room, and write picture books about the things that matter most — loss, wonder, and finding your people. Turns out art was never the plan B. It was always the plan.
Come explore Nelly and the Night Sky, my picture book project, and do not forget to check out my painterly surface pattern collections for licensing.
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WORK WITH JULES
Let’s Bring Your Ideas to Life
I license my surface design patterns and also create custom artwork for products, collections, and special projects. Here’s how we can work together.
EXPLORE MY COLLECTIONS
Discover my surface design collections, available for licensing across a variety of product categories.
BROWSE COLLECTIONSDISCUSS YOUR PROJECT
Tell me about your ideas, market, timeline, and product needs. I’d love to learn more about your vision.
SHARE YOUR IDEASREVIEW DETAILS & NEXT STEPS
We’ll discuss licensing or custom design options, fees, schedule, and how my work can come to life on your products.
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