Inspiration: African Textiles and Patterns

Nov 20, 2017 | Creative People, Creative Process, Fine Art, Painting, Surface Design

I’ve admired African textiles, patterns, and artwork for a while. Recently I saw these images and quote from Margaret Courtney-Clarke on the Art, Craft, and Architecture page on Facebook. I can’t wait see all of the images from African Canvas: The Art of... Read More

Editorial Art and Product Illustrations for Creating Your Own Path Podcast

Nov 17, 2017 | Client Work, Creative Projects, Hand Lettering, Illustration, Painting

My very last piece of editorial art for the Creating Your Own Path 2017 Artist Residency was published last month. I loved being Jennifer’s very first artist resident and I miss working with her already! I’d like to share all of the editorial illustrations... Read More

Art Show | View From the Top – Aerial Views of Imaginary Landscapes

Nov 2, 2017 | Creative Process, Fine Art, Painting

In less than three hours I’ll be at Cherry Street Public House launching my latest abstract painting collection, View From The Top – Aerial Views of Imaginary Landscapes. The concept was inspired by images of landscape aerial views like those you find on Daily... Read More

Art Challenge: Paint Big

Sep 27, 2017 | Creative Process, Fine Art, My Creative Journey, Painting

In a way, I feel like my whole twisty path to becoming an artist has been one big challenge. But since I’ve gained skills, explored a lot of mediums, styles, and materials, and built-up confidence in my work, now I’m addressing more specific challenges.... Read More

Work in Progress: View From The Top | Mood Boards + More

Sep 14, 2017 | Creative Process, Creative Projects, Fine Art, Painting

It’s been awhile since I’ve made time to be very thoughtful and deliberate in my creative process. Honestly, it’s been a stressful summer. The work I did manage to complete was under pressure and not as much fun to do as it could have been. I’m... Read More

Endless Summer Art Show in Seattle

Aug 28, 2017 | Creative Process, Fine Art, My Life, Painting

There’s a feeling of freedom associated with summer. Even though we’re no longer children running barefoot and free, there’s a sense of being unencumbered. A practice of getting out of your head, or at least trying to, and taking on a slower pace. Endless Summer... Read More

Melanie Biehle for Hunt+Gather Studio at Patternbank

Jul 30, 2017 | Client Work, Graphic Design, Surface Design

Many of you may not know this, but last summer I began working with Hunt+Gather Studio to develop textile print designs for fashion and interiors clients. Since Hunt+Gather Studio is now releasing some of their designs on Patternbank, I wanted to share some of the... Read More

Sharing My Artist Journey on Instagram: #MB_AtoZ

Jul 12, 2017 | Creative Process, Creative Projects, My Creative Journey, Storytelling

Good morning! I wanted to share a new Instagram hashtag project that I just started working on this week: #MB_AtoZ. I created this exercise to practice writing about my art, creative process, personal artistic journey, and the inspiration behind my artwork. I’ve... Read More

Breaking the Cycle

Jun 23, 2017 | Creative People, Creative Process, Creative Strategy, Illustration, Mindfulness, My Creative Journey, Painting, Storytelling, Surface Design

I’m going through a turning point. A few weeks before the upheaval (that ended with a crying/rambling session on my staircase), I started feeling like I’ve been on autopilot – doing things the same way just because that’s what I’ve done... Read More

“Slow and Low, That Is The Tempo”

Jun 20, 2017 | Creative Process, Family, Fine Art, Mindfulness, My Creative Journey, My Life, Painting

Paul’s Boutique | NYC, Lower East Side by Melanie Biehle, May 2015 I want things to really sink in. To go slower. To have an impact. To assimilate. Or, as the Beastie Boys said, “Let it flow, let yourself go / Slow and low, that is the tempo.”... Read More