#MB_AtoZ: An About the Artist Alphabet

Mar 22, 2018 | Creative Process, Creative Projects, Fine Art, My Creative Journey, Storytelling

I’m not sure why writing about my art and creative process feels so challenging. After all, writing was my very first creative pursuit. I’ve worked as a writer for many more years than I’ve held a paintbrush. Last year I created #mb_AtoZ: An About... Read More

I Have This Thing With California

Jun 12, 2017 | My Creative Journey, My Life, Painting, Places, Storytelling, Surface Design

Once upon a time in a land just over a thousand miles away from Seattle, I lived in one of these small yellow bungalows a short bike ride from the Pacific Ocean. This magical place was called California. The beach town that I lived in was Santa Monica. As you may or... Read More

California Love Abstract Art Print Collection by Melanie Biehle

Jan 26, 2017 | Creative Process, Creative Projects, Fine Art, Painting, Storytelling, Travel

The California Love Collection is inspired by my lifelong love and fascination with Southern California.   I feel pretty lucky that I’ve had the chance to live in L.A. twice and visit a bunch of times. There’s no way that I could replicate the energy... Read More

Inspiration: Richard Diebenkorn

Apr 8, 2016 | Creative People, Fine Art, Painting

The first time I saw a painting by Richard Diebenkorn was in November of 2013. We were visiting Drew’s family in Saint Louis and we went to the Saint Louis Art Museum. They have a great collection, and guess what? It’s free to visit every single day. The... Read More

Illustrator Interviews: Lisa Congdon

Mar 2, 2016 | Creative People, Creative Process, Fine Art, Hand Lettering, Illustration, Painting, Storytelling, Surface Design

I’m back with another Illustrator Interview today, this time with my Pacific Northwest neighbor Lisa Congdon. We’ve got a lot to cover, so lets’ dive right in! Pun intended. You’ll see. First off, I know you’ve been interviewed about a... Read More