What does it take to turn a hand-drawn sketch into a 50-foot mural?
In this episode of How To Become A…, Grace sits down with Chanel Dehond, large-format illustrator, trained architect, and global creative director, to explore how art can scale from personal projects to public landmarks.
From illustrating children’s books at nine years old to designing massive Manhattan maps for Metropolis and ArchDaily, Chanel shares how saying “yes” to one opportunity launched an international mural career.
Chanel shares:
She also opens up about:
If you’ve ever wanted your art to live beyond the page, on walls, in offices, or in cities, this episode shows you how to start thinking bigger.
Because illustration isn’t just about drawing.
It’s about storytelling, scale, and the courage to put your work out into the world.
@chaneldehond
Resources:
Chanel's Website
https://chaneldehond.com/
brandx
https://hlwbrandx.com/
Metropolis Magazine:
https://metropolismag.com/
Arch Daily:
https://www.archdaily.com/
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