Illustration Concept: Donna Karan Chaos Perfume

Feb 23, 2015 | Creative Projects, Illustration

The more I create paintings, the more I start to think about using them commercially. To be honest, I’m about 95% certain that I want to devote most of my time pursuing commercial illustration versus fine art, and not just because of the money and opportunities.... Read More

Affordable Contemporary Art Prints + Creative Workbooks

Jan 5, 2015 | Creative Strategy, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Storytelling, Writing

Did you guys know that I have a Society6 shop? I’ve had it for a while but haven’t really used it. One of my goals this year is to fill it with awesome art prints. Being able to offer some of my work to people who might not be able to afford one of my... Read More

Mood Board Monday: Arc

Dec 1, 2014 | Art Direction, Creative Projects, Graphic Design, Storytelling

I can’t believe that this is the last month of my Mood Board Monday collaborations with Nancy! Today’s theme is Arc. It’s also my 45th birthday – hopefully that means I’ve only reached the middle of my life arc with many more years to go.... Read More

Sketchbook: Geometric Shapes | Pink, Gold, Black, Gray

Oct 29, 2014 | Creative Process, Fine Art

A page from one of my sketchbooks | geometric diamond shapes in pink, gold, black, and gray. Illustration by Melanie Biehle, 2014. Read More

Sketchbook: Oil Pastels on Toned Gray Sketchbook Paper

Oct 9, 2014 | Fine Art, My Creative Journey

A wise, creative woman that I had dinner with last week told me that I needed to share more of my work here. Here’s a page from my sketchbook. I decided to try out an abstract oil pastel color study drawing on a Strathmore Softcover Art Journal in Toned... Read More