Baublelicious

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Illustration of a girl covered in pink ribbons, bows, and christmas decorations.

With Halloween officially over for another year, it’s time to unlock Mariah, pour out a glass, and dust off those Christmas lists!

This year’s holiday card is all about the swirly, whirly, happiness that comes from digging through a box labelled ‘SPECIAL’ – shiny, silky ribbons, glitter stars and baubles in every delicious shade of Christmas. If you’re anything like me, the idea of the holidays screams ‘CHERRIES!’ ‘BOWS!’ and ‘SPARKLE!’ so I tried to encapsulate that into one hell of a sugar plum fairy.
She’s baublelicious, baby, and available now in packs of 5 in my store.
Very limited quantities this year, so do be quick!

Click HERE to add to cart!

Beyoncé is LIFE

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Cover of 'Beyoncé is Life' by Kathleen Perricone, illustrated by Kelly Smith
Beyoncé illustration for the book, 'Beyoncé is Life,' by Kathleen Perricone.

A third exciting publication has just launched for 2024 - ‘Beyoncé is Life,’ by Kathleen Perricone, features 30+ illustrations (by yours truly) of Beyoncé’s most iconic ensembles throughout her career.
It was an absolute DELIGHT to delve into the archives and revisit so many core-memory sartorial moments – from the 00’s, especially!

This book is one in a series of uniquely illustrated editions, each chronicling the evolution of some of our most beloved pop-culture figures.
I’m truly honoured to be one of the few artists lending their hand to these icons of style!

Stay tuned for perhaps one more book on the horizon…*wink*

In the meantime you can find ‘Beyoncé is Life’ in all good bookstores both bricks and mortar and online! Click here for more info!

cocktails in PARIS

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I’m so pleased to share the cover and some of the inside illustrations for the brand new ‘Cocktails in Paris’ by Audrey Laroux, published by Smith Street Books.
Spanning four seasons, the book lists 50 recipes to take you from the wintry Pont Alexandre III all the way to a balmy stroll around Montmarte – complete with an arm load of market flowers.

This project was an absolute dream to work on, combining two of my greatest loves – fashion & Paris. It also allowed me to develop a slightly different style – combining finer details with a more restrained hand – to portray the great city and its inhabitants in all its colour and glory!

Cocktails in Paris is available in all good bookstores now, worldwide.

Click here for more info.

new FASHION ILLUSTRATION

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It’s such a huge honour to share the pages of this brand new book, in which I'm featured alongside so many of my peers.
'New Fashion Illustration: 50 Essential Contemporary Artists' edited by Ana De Izaguirre, and published by Hoaki Press, showcases the work of Nuno Da Costa, Sandra Sy, Pippa McManus, Bil Donovan, Stina Persson, Cecilia Carlstedt, Anjelica Roslyn, and Lovisa Burfitt to name but a few.
It's such a treat to be in their company and to see my work on the printed page.
I love books – I’m so happy to be in one again!
Thank you, Ana x
See more here.

jacqueline FROST

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Meet Jacqueline Frost. She’s a mod little snow pod, inspired by the out of sight beauties that stood before Avedon’s lens.

She’s also my 2023 Christmas design and gracing the cover of this year’s cards!

Printed on 350gsm card stock, they come in a set of 3 accompanied by a Stephen Verdigris sage green envelope. They’re the grooviest addition you can make to your loved ones letterboxes this holiday season!

Order here now: www.birdyandme.com/shop

*Product photograph created with AI

Hi, BARBIE!

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‘She’s Everything’ is my ode to Margot Robbie’s ‘Barbie.’
I’ve seen Greta Gerwig’s film of the same name twice now, and will no doubt see it countless times more.
Touching on so many subjects that hit close to home, including the feelings of inadequacy and the way we measure our own value to both ourselves and society. I feel like it’s just we need in the current place and time - all wrapped up in the prettiest of pink packages.
Having already surpassed the one billion dollar mark at the box office, I think the collective world would agree that when it comes to Barbie, She is EVERYTHING.

My Margot Barbie is out of her box, dripping in Versace and Chanel, on a table laden with every accessory a Barbie girl could want.
‘She’s Everything’ is my newest print release, available in a limited edition of 20 A3 prints and 20 A2 prints only.

You can find her in the shop by clicking here.

gala LUXURY

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A most wonderful commission for the German edition of Gala and their special ‘Luxury’ issue for 2023. The article by David Baum is about Modern Etiquette and the brief was to juxtapose 18th century Royal/Courtier fashion with 2023 street-wear style; it’s Marie Antoinette meets Venice Beach.
(In Ralph Lauren no less.)
You’ll notice this illustration is also a play on my ‘Sea Side’ piece from last year as the client really loved the composition and playful nature of the image!
I love how this turned out and send a big thanks to Werner Mink and Derya Serindag for commissioning it and being so great to work with.
If you keep scrolling you’ll see a little self portrait I was also asked to do for the contributor page.
Playing with the 2023 notion of social media filters, I utilised Instagram for some extra reference pic pizzazz!
The issue is out NOW.

sea SIDE

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Oh I do like to be beside the sea side!

Sometimes when I do these Christmas illustrations part of me gets a little sad that they’ll only be around for about two months and then it’s sayonara, Señorita.

So, I decided to remove some of the festive-specific accessories so that this beach babe could be enjoyed all year ‘round!

This is Sea Side. She’s a fierce ocean Queen, dressed in her best Versace, Chanel, and Moschino. En route to the coast to catch some waves on that gorgeous CC surf board.
Let’s just hope she buries her clothes deep in the sand lest other ocean Queens be beach combing.

She’s available in the store now - with a little surprise* - take note of the pop up x

*Spoiler alert. The surprise is a discount - my annual holiday sale - take 20% off everything in the store with code XMAS20

merry and BRIGHT

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This year’s holiday collection is an ode to an Australian Christmas. 

While we all grow up with images of the perfect White Christmas; pine trees, snow flakes, fairy lights, and Ella Fitzgerald singing about Frosty – for Australians the reality is somewhat different.
Soaring temperatures, sweating through a paper hat you won in the lucky end of a bon bon, then seeking shade during a game of backyard cricket with a glass of champagne and a prawn cocktail.
Or, if you’re lucky enough, the whole family legs it to the beach with an Esky for the same said games and a hint of salty sunburn.

Forget visions of sugar plums dancing in our heads, an Aussie Christmas conjures images of sunshine, seafood, sparkling wine and waves.
It’s merry and it’s bright.

So this one is for my fellow Aussies - I wish you a fun and festive holiday!
If it just so happens to include a little Chanel, Versace, or Moschino – even better!

– Kelly x

Shop gift wrap, gift tags, and large Christmas cards here!