Mood Board Monday: Light and Shadow

Sep 7, 2020 | Art Direction, Creative Process, Fine Art, Photography, Sketchbook

Merging of light and shadow. Sky and earth. Grounding and soaring. The duality of life and art.   Thank you for supporting my art and sharing my work. Sign up here for my art newsletter to learn about new work and see what inspires me. Buy my original paintings, fine... Read More

“Slow and Low, That Is The Tempo”

Jun 20, 2017 | Creative Process, Family, Fine Art, Mindfulness, My Creative Journey, My Life, Painting

Paul’s Boutique | NYC, Lower East Side by Melanie Biehle, May 2015 I want things to really sink in. To go slower. To have an impact. To assimilate. Or, as the Beastie Boys said, “Let it flow, let yourself go / Slow and low, that is the tempo.”... Read More

New Work: Elm Coffee Roasters

Mar 23, 2015 | Client Work, Creative Projects, Photography, Places

I recently visited Elm Coffee Roasters for the first time and photographed it for Seattle Refined. Read the article and check out more images of this beautiful Pioneer Square coffee shop! If you’d like more articles about creativity and extra visual inspiration sign... 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

Chihuly Garden and Glass in Seattle

Nov 5, 2014 | Client Work, Creative People, Fine Art, Photography, Places

I should preface this by saying that I’ve never been a fan of glass art. I’ve always been able to appreciate the skill, talent, and creativity involved in producing it, but it’s never been my “thing.” As I’ve seen more and more of... Read More