In My Sketchbook: January 14, 2016

Jan 14, 2016 | Creative Process

I work in my sketchbook every day, unless I’m totally sick. Sometimes, if I’m especially drained or tired, that means that I may draw a single small sketch. Other days that might mean filling up three pages of a large 14″ x 17″ mixed media... Read More

Sketchbook: Geometric Shapes | Pink, Gold, Black, Gray

Oct 29, 2014 | Creative Process, Fine Art

A page from one of my sketchbooks | geometric diamond shapes in pink, gold, black, and gray. Illustration by Melanie Biehle, 2014. Read More

Sketchbook: Oil Pastels on Toned Gray Sketchbook Paper

Oct 9, 2014 | Fine Art, My Creative Journey

A wise, creative woman that I had dinner with last week told me that I needed to share more of my work here. Here’s a page from my sketchbook. I decided to try out an abstract oil pastel color study drawing on a Strathmore Softcover Art Journal in Toned... Read More

Doing the Work: Finding My Artistic Style

Sep 30, 2014 | Creative Process, Fine Art, My Creative Journey

With social media being part of our daily lives, it’s easy to get caught up in the marketing questions of creative work. What is the best way to advertise my new class (that I haven’t even produced yet)? Where should I sell my prints online? How can I... Read More

Tim Walker’s Creative Process

Mar 12, 2014 | Creative People, Creative Process, Photography, Storytelling

This is exactly what I meant when I said that sometimes I just want to come over here and share something that I’m totally blown away by, even though it isn’t a “full” blog post. My newish friend and talented Creative Director Nancy... Read More