Art + Object: Three Paintings on Pink, No. 3 + Nora Lozza Fanned Drops

Apr 23, 2017 | Art Direction, Creative People, Fine Art, Painting

I’ve spent some time exploring my blog archives this weekend as part of an interview that I’ll be sharing here soon. I stumbled across this handful of posts I did in 2014 and 2015 called Art + Object, and I’m ready to bring this series back! In fact,... 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

Are You An Artist or A Designer?

Mar 30, 2017 | Client Work, Creative Projects, Creative Strategy, Fine Art, Graphic Design, My Creative Journey, Painting, Surface Design

Spoiler alert: I’m both. I thought that when I traveled down my twisty creative path and finally figured out that I really wanted to be an artist, that my days of “are you this or are you that” were done. Nope. Not done. Just different questions. In... Read More

Art Journey: From Sketchbook to Product

Mar 16, 2017 | Creative Process, Creative Projects, Graphic Design, Mixed Media Collage, Painting, Sketchbook, Surface Design

Have you ever wondered what the art on your cute little pouch looked like before it ended up on that accessory that always seems to find it’s way to the bottom of your huge bag? Have you seen an artist’s abstract paintings and wished you could have her... Read More

Painting Big and Getting Out of My Own Way

Feb 27, 2017 | Creative Process, Fine Art, My Creative Journey, Painting

NOTE: This article about painting big was originally published in my art newsletter that I send out every other week. Please sign up here to keep in touch! Size. Space. “What are things that Melanie has been thinking about!” Space isn’t a new... Read More