A Woman Artist Turns 50 | Metamorphosis: Half-Century

Oct 10, 2019 | Creative People, Creative Process, Creative Projects, Fine Art, Mindfulness, My Creative Journey, My Life, Painting, Writing

I turn 50 on December 1st.   To commemorate this “milestone”, much of the second half of 2019 has/will be spent creating a new body of work.  Metamorphosis: Half-Century will officially debut in January 2020 at CURA in Seattle. To celebrate, there... Read More

Work in Progress: When A Painting Doesn’t Go As Planned

Feb 13, 2018 | Creative Process, Fine Art, Painting

I wanted to share a bit of real time creative process/art issues before I actually leave my studio/apartment to venture out into the real live world and interact with human beings. Seriously, I spend A LOT of time with my paintbrushes. I’m having a harder and... Read More

Video: Architectural Abstract Painting Series

May 30, 2017 | Creative Projects, Fine Art, Painting, Storytelling

You guys! I made a video! First: I’m SO SORRY about the portrait view! I had already filmed these before realizing that hey, I’m not doing Snapchat or an Instagram story or anything else that requires portrait mode. Next time will be better, I swear. This... 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

Artist at Work: Abstract Painting Videos on YouTube

Feb 2, 2017 | Creative Process, Fine Art, My Creative Journey, Painting, Surface Design

Guys…guess what…? I have a YouTube Channel! I’m excited to share more work-in-progress videos with you. If you have anything in particular you’d like to see, let me know! Also, if you have any questions about me or my work that would be more... Read More