ABOUT MEGAN HESS

Megan Hess was destined to draw. After working in graphic design and art direction, Megan illustrated Candace Bushnell’s bestselling book, Sex and the City, in 2008. Her career in fashion illustration has since seen her creating for renowned clients all over the world, including portraits for Vanity Fair, Chopard at Cannes Film Festival, animations for Prada in Milan, the windows of Bergdorf Goodman in New York, and live illustrating for fashion shows such as Christian Dior Couture. Megan is the author of many bestselling fashion books and the sensational Claris: The Chicest Mouse in Paris series.

Megan has been fortunate enough to partner with a number of prestigious brands and organisations.

She was the Artist in Residence for the Oetker Collection – The finest Masterpiece Hotels, as well as an ambassador for the Australian Ballet and Canon Australia.

Megan is a best selling author and has sold over 3 million copies worldwide.

Her best selling books include Christian Dior: The Illustrated World of a Fashion Master, Audrey Hepburn: The Illustrated World of a Fashion Icon and Claris: The Chicest Mouse in Paris.

In 2018, Megan created her beloved children’s book character, Claris the Chicest Mouse in Paris.

The book quickly became a bestseller and the series has now become one of Australia’s most successful children’s brands. Claris the Mouse now has over 20 books and multiple language translations.

Megan’s second children’s series is an enchanting collection of original fairy tales about young girls discovering their own power.

The Young Queens Collection now has numerous books and offers a modern alternative to classic princess tales while inspiring young readers to embrace their confidence and individuality.