STACY MICHELSON is an illustrator + author.
She loves to draw + write about food and drinks,
from cute cartoons to educational illustrations.

Photo by Camellia Tse
Stacy Michelson is an LA-based illustrator and author who blends educational content with vibrant, clever design. With a background in both the visual arts and the restaurant industry, Stacy brings a fresh perspective to food and drink culture, infusing her work with curiosity, joy, and personality.
As the author and illustrator of EAT THIS BOOK, Stacy engages audiences of all ages with artwork that’s both fun and informative. Her instantly recognizable style–whether playful food cartoons or more polished illustrations–has appeared in the Los Angeles Times, Cherry Bombe, BBC News, and on packaging for brands like Magnolia Bakery and Vegenaise.
Ready to bring your next project to life? Stacy is excited to collaborate with art directors, editors, and creative teams to make something memorable. For inquiries, reach out to Stacy at histacymichelson@gmail.com
Bonus Bites:
Stacy is a big fan of coffee and cocktails, always has room for dessert, never has space in her fridge, and is allergic to cats.
Some cool clients I've worked with so far include:
The Los Angeles Times, The BBC, KCRW, Cherry Bombe, Magnolia Bakery, Hachette, W. W. Norton & Company, Follow Your Heart, Hetty McKinnon, Torres Brandy, Berry Good Food, Birdie G's, Japan House LA, Paper Chase Press, Baco Mercat, Rose Wilde, Bagelmania, Wanderlust Creamery, Kye's, Susan Feniger's STREET, Toy Machine, Mother's Market & Kitchen.