Inspiration: African Textiles and Patterns

Nov 20, 2017 | Creative People, Creative Process, Fine Art, Painting, Surface Design

I’ve admired African textiles, patterns, and artwork for a while. Recently I saw these images and quote from Margaret Courtney-Clarke on the Art, Craft, and Architecture page on Facebook. I can’t wait see all of the images from African Canvas: The Art of... Read More

Mood Board: Be Bold, A Color Story

Feb 7, 2016 | Creative Process, Fine Art, Painting

I don’t always have a plan for my color palette when I sit down to work. In fact, most of the time I just start with one color (usually some shade of pink) and it begins to flow naturally from there. Even though I don’t begin most of my work with a mood... Read More

Mood Board: Nomads

Jan 27, 2016 | Creative Process, Creative Projects, Fine Art, Painting, Storytelling, Travel

“I don’t move from place to place on purpose. It’s not a conscious choice to be a nomad. Although I can see that each move is my own decision, predicated on nothing but my ever-growing sense that I don’t belong where I am, fueled by the hope... Read More

Mood Board: Monochromatic Mod

Jan 7, 2016 | Art Direction, Creative Process, Fine Art

One of the things that I want to do more of this year is share the inspiration that somehow makes it’s way into the art and design work that I do. I love making mood boards, so that’s the way I’m going to present a lot of it to you here in this... Read More

Art + Object: Color Mixing

Nov 17, 2015 | Art Direction, Fine Art

Abstract Pastel Drawing Art Print by Melanie Biehle on Minted | Sleeveless V-Neck Top... Read More