Illustration: Genna Campton loves Vanilla

Genna Campton is an illustrator that Melbourne needs to know about. She likes chocolate and is from Sydney but don’t hold that against her, she’s crossed the border and now calls Melbourne home.

What makes Melbourne special?
I moved to Melbourne from Sydney just over a year ago....and I'm very much still in the honeymoon phase. Melbourne is exciting welcoming creative and not afraid to try new things. I also love that I can ride my bicycle nearly everywhere.

What were you like as a child?
Creative. My sister and I used to spend hours making clothes for our barbies painting and baking for our family. My mum taught us to sew at a very early age. Lets just say I'm a much better illustrator than a seamstress though.

If you could be on the cover of any bands CD/LP who would it be and why?
Maybe the Cure it would be fun to do an illustration inspired by 'The Lovecats'. Or a soundtrack to a Wes Anderson film. I love the aesthetic of his films so to do any artwork for his projects would be amazing.

Magazines or Blogs?
For me they serve completely different purposes. Magazines are a treat that I look forward to on a monthly or bi monthly basis. It's a great feeling having a fresh magazine to pore over, read and reread. Plus artwork looks much better on paper than on screen. However blogs allow a daily fix of information and inspiration.

Vanilla or Chocolate?
Chocolate for the taste and Vanilla as a scent.