Artist’s Journal
Explore my Artist Journal for inspiration, mood boards, travel stories, featured collections, and insights into how travel influences my abstract artwork. Subscribe to my newsletter Notes From The Studio for exclusive updates on new painting collections and prints, as well as links to the latest journal entries.
The Evolution of Wintering: How Subtle Changes in Art Can Transform a Space
Learn about the changes I made to my painting Wintering and see how the painting “feels” through exploring my mood board.
Revisiting a Pivotal Collaboration: The 2020 Abstract Landscape Collection
Revisit the 2020 Abstract Landscape Collection, a pivotal collaboration between Melanie Biehle and Casa di LaValle. Explore how this project shaped my art and led to the use of new color palettes and techniques. Fine art prints available.
The Monochromatic Collection at Casa di LaValle
The Monochromatic Collection is a collaboration with Casa di LaValle, inspired by color palettes of deep greens, yellows, blues, and neutrals.
Destination Ongoing: A Journey Through Art and Place
Destination Ongoing is a painting collection inspired by the beauty of travel and place, first shown at Casa di LaValle in Seattle. Originals and custom prints available.
From California to Canvas: How My Love for the West Coast Shapes My Art
Discover how California’s serene landscapes and coastal energy influence my abstract art. Explore my artistic journey and the calming essence of the West Coast in my work.
Simple Pleasures Abstract Landscape Collaboration with Casa di LaValle
Explore the Simple Pleasures, an abstract painting collaboration between me and Casa di LaValle. Inspired by the beauty of Tuscany and the warm color palette of handmade Italian splatterware, this serene collection evokes moments of calm and the essence of slow living.
Outer Banks Inspiration: Abstract Seascapes and Coastal Memories
How a summer trip to the Outer Banks, North Carolina, inspired three new abstract seascape paintings. Explore the connection between coastal beauty, creative renewal, and the artistic process.