Video: Architectural Abstract Painting Series

May 30, 2017 | Creative Projects, Fine Art, Painting, Storytelling

You guys! I made a video! First: I’m SO SORRY about the portrait view! I had already filmed these before realizing that hey, I’m not doing Snapchat or an Instagram story or anything else that requires portrait mode. Next time will be better, I swear. This... Read More

Why I Quit the 100 Day Project…Again

May 2, 2017 | Creative Process, Creative Projects, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Hand Lettering, My Creative Journey, Painting, Storytelling, Surface Design

Let me start off by saying that this is not a sad story. Nor is it an, “Aw, Melanie! You can’t finish what you start!” guilt trip sort of thing. Because I don’t believe in guilt trips. Or “guilty” pleasures. I LIKE Pretty Little... Read More

Inspiration: Protest Art

Jan 20, 2017 | Creative People, Creative Projects, Graphic Design, Mindfulness, Storytelling

Today I am allowing the protest art to speak for itself. PLEASE NOTE: The Princess Leia poster was created by Haley Gilmore at Ladies Who Design. Please visit her site/contact her for more information. The posters of the three women for the We The People campaign are... Read More

Some Art Thoughts After I Saw (and Loved) La La Land

Jan 17, 2017 | Creative Process, Fine Art, My Creative Journey, Painting, Storytelling

Topanga Dreamcatcher by Melanie Biehle I’m going to start this post by copying the caption from an Instagram shot that I shared the day after I saw La La Land. Today I’m starting with a blank page, but not because of the reason you might think. You see,... Read More

Work in Progress

Dec 2, 2016 | Creative Process, Painting, Sketchbook, Surface Design

A peek inside my sketchbook and some of my abstract paintings, surface patterns, and textile print designs in progress. To see new work every day, follow me on Instagram! That’s also the best place to chat with me since I spend most of my time there. Have a... Read More