Last Splash of Summer: Poolside Abstract Painting Series

Sep 18, 2015 | Creative Projects, Fine Art, My Creative Journey, My Life, Painting, Storytelling

Way back before the internet and severe warnings of skin cancer existed, my friends and I spent every summer lounging by the pool slathering ourselves with Coppertone and listening to pop songs by The Go-Gos, Wham!, Madonna, and Blondie. I still remember how it felt... Read More

The 52 Lists Project by Moorea Seal

Sep 14, 2015 | Creative People, Creative Process, Creative Projects, Mindfulness, My Life, Writing

The first time I met Moorea Seal we had breakfast at The Fat Hen in Seattle and I collaborated with her on her 52 Lists Project. At the time, it was a series of posts that Moorea was hosting on her blog, encouraging women and creatives everywhere to use them as a tool... Read More

Introvert, Interrupted | Art + Life

Sep 10, 2015 | Family, Fine Art, My Life, Painting, Storytelling, Travel

“Introvert, Interrupted” is a fine art print that was selected as an Editor’s Choice winner in a recent Minted art and design challenge. I created this limited edition print from a section of a larger abstract painting that I completed in early 2015.... Read More

Jet Lag

Sep 1, 2015 | Family, My Life, Photography, Places, Storytelling, Travel

Þingvellir National Park in Iceland I have 24 unfinished draft blog posts going back to 2013. Some of these are just simple scribbles, notes of topics that I wanted to share or explore further. A few are semi-outlined. None are anywhere near complete. I sit here in... Read More

Bon Voyage + An Update of Sorts

Aug 11, 2015 | Family, Fine Art, My Life, Painting, Travel

The Wave | Mixed Media Painting on Paper by Melanie Biehle Vacation time is here, and we couldn’t be more ready. This afternoon the Adventure Club will hop on a plane to Reykjavík. The first place we go after we land is the Blue Lagoon. We wouldn’t have... Read More

Stormy Sea | Blue Mind

Jun 29, 2015 | Fine Art, My Creative Journey, My Life, Storytelling

When I was a kid I wouldn’t even put my face in the water. It took an entire summer of swimming lessons and then some. I was afraid of…everything. My grandmother couldn’t swim. She was probably afraid to really try, given that she tended to focus on... Read More

Travel Tips for Introverts

May 14, 2015 | Mindfulness, My Life, Photography, Storytelling, Travel

Earlier this month I spent four days in New York City. Most of the time I was enjoying the company of “my ladies” – six of the most amazing, creative women that I know. I feel so incredibly grateful to be part of this group and have them as dear friends. I... Read More

A Story of Place

Mar 21, 2015 | Family, Mixed Media Collage, My Creative Journey, My Life, Places, Storytelling

In June I will have lived in my current apartment for five years. My son will be five years old in August. Five years is the longest I’ve lived in one place. The last time I lived in the same home for five years I was 15 years old – 30 years ago. Some people may... Read More

I Met My Spirit Animal and She’s A Lioness

Feb 27, 2015 | Hand Lettering, Mindfulness, My Creative Journey, My Life, Storytelling

  I’ve been writing in this space for six years now…happy birthday to me! To celebrate, I’m going to share a story that will possibly make you stop reading. But that’s okay…I have to tell it anyway. Recently I discovered author,... Read More

10 Reasons to Follow Me on Instagram | @melanie_biehle

Jan 30, 2015 | Creative Process, Creative Strategy, Family, Hand Lettering, My Creative Journey, My Life, Photography, Places, Storytelling

Did I really just do that? 10 Reasons to…? I did. Whatever. I’ve been growing even more obsessed with Instagram these days. I didn’t even know I could be any more obsessed, but here I am, totally addicted. I can’t remember how I first found out... Read More