Video Installation: Art Collaboration with Digital Kitchen in Seattle

Nov 30, 2017 | Client Work, Creative Process, Creative Projects, Illustration, Painting

In late 2016 I received a call from Digital Kitchen, a creative agency with offices in Seattle, Los Angeles, and Chicago. I hadn’t heard of them at the time, but looking at their portfolio showed me that I was very familiar with their work. I was honored to work... 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

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

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

Creating Your Own Path Podcast Interview

Apr 13, 2017 | Client Work, Creative People, Creative Process, Graphic Design, Hand Lettering, Illustration, My Creative Journey, My Life, Painting, Storytelling, Surface Design

You guys…today’s the day. My first Creating Your Own Path podcast episode is live! Jennifer Snyder interviewed me about my long, winding path to becoming an artist, my creative process, and why I’m not hung up on choosing a side in art versus design.... Read More