Painting Big and Getting Out of My Own Way

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

NOTE: This article about painting big was originally published in my art newsletter that I send out every other week. Please sign up here to keep in touch! Size. Space. “What are things that Melanie has been thinking about!” Space isn’t a new... Read More

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

Minted Work of Art Challenge: Happy Pinks

Jan 18, 2015 | Fine Art

Hi! Do you have a Minted account? If so, will you take a minute and vote for my abstract painting submission to the Minted Work of Art challenge? Thank you so much for your support! xoxo Read More

Creative Process: Abstract Painting

Oct 7, 2014 | Creative Process, Creative Projects, Fine Art, My Creative Journey

Remember that abstract painting class I told you guys about? It’s so awesome! I wanted to share the painting that I just finished today. I’ve loved the process of creating this piece. I was so much less in a rush to “finish.” In the past... Read More

My Abstract Painting for We Are The Contributors | Beginnings

Feb 19, 2014 | Creative Projects, My Creative Journey

Sandra and I published our second We Are The Contributors project last week. The theme for this round was Beginnings. I dusted off my acrylic paints and created an abstract painting on a 2′ x 3′ canvas I’d been lugging around since 2007. Now you can... Read More