Why does the background behind the image look black?
The images have a transparent background. Depending on the settings on your computer, the background may look black. Once you add the illustration to a document it should disappear.
What programs can I use your clip art in?
The clip art can be used with many programs. It works great with PowerPoint, Publisher, Word, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and more!
How can I add your illustrations to a document?
The best way to add my illustrations to a document is to insert them like you would a photo.
Can I use your free illustrations on something that I want to sell or distribute?
All of my graphics, free or paid, fall under my Terms of Use. Please take the time to read through it if you have any questions.
What are the little squiggles at the bottom of all of your illustrations?
Each image (there may be a few I have missed) will have my signature on it. It consists of a heart (because they’re made with love), my initials NC, and the year the illustration was drawn.
Can I use your illustrations in my website design, blog design, or my logo?
It is against my Terms of Use for you to use my illustrations for any of the above, with the exception of the Personalized Melonheadz illustrations.
How do I use your Build-a sets?
The Build-a sets work best in any type of program that you can insert an image like you would a photo. (i.e. Word, Paint, Photo Shop, etc.) The accessories were drawn directly on the template of the body. To size the clothes to fit the bodies, simply drag the corners down till they fit. The images are made to layer one on top of the other, so you may need to put the “back hair” pieces down first, and layer the body, etc. over the top. If possible, save your image as an editable image (so you can change the outfits easily), and then save it again as a png or jpeg file. The second file will be the image you use in your documents, etc.
How big can I print your illustrations?
I have printed my illustrations myself, as big as 3 feet tall without losing any integrity.
Do you take requests if I can’t find something that I’m looking for?
I do take requests when my schedule allows for it. My family always comes first!
Where did the name Melonheadz come from?
I wanted to incorporate my parents in my new business, since they had both recently passed away. When I was a little girl, one of the things that I remember hearing my dad say teasingly, was that he was going to “thump my melon”. That’s where the name came from!
Why do your illustrations have little dots on them?
I wanted to be able to do some sort of shading on my illustrations. I remembered doing stipple drawings in my High School art class, and that’s where the idea for the dots came from.