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

Melanie Biehle for Hunt+Gather Studio at Patternbank

Jul 30, 2017 | Client Work, Graphic Design, Surface Design

Many of you may not know this, but last summer I began working with Hunt+Gather Studio to develop textile print designs for fashion and interiors clients. Since Hunt+Gather Studio is now releasing some of their designs on Patternbank, I wanted to share some of the... 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

Work in Progress

Dec 2, 2016 | Creative Process, Painting, Sketchbook, Surface Design

A peek inside my sketchbook and some of my abstract paintings, surface patterns, and textile print designs in progress. To see new work every day, follow me on Instagram! That’s also the best place to chat with me since I spend most of my time there. Have a... Read More

Graphic Statement Textile Print Collection

Jun 21, 2016 | Creative Projects, Painting, Surface Design

Last week I shared my mood board for Graphic Statement, the June Pattern Observer Textile Design Lab Challenge. I really love working on these challenges because they’re a great way to build my textile design portfolio and I like the constraints of designing to... Read More