by Melissa | Feb 8, 2017 | Art Journal, Wednesday "Behind-the-Scenes"
This year, I’ve started to pursue a focus in oil painting with my mentor. It is exciting to continue growing in this area. My journey really started with oils when I was in my mid-teens and I still have so far to go! Things That Have Helped Me with...
by Melissa | Sep 16, 2015 | Art Journal, Wednesday "Behind-the-Scenes"
Yes!! I finally have a portfolio! That is, an updating portfolio … in other words, I’m still working on it! ;) But it’s here! Once you click on a picture, click the “more info” link on the right hand side to see a bigger picture of...
by Melissa | Sep 10, 2014 | Art Journal, Wednesday "Behind-the-Scenes"
Although I was hoping to announce something exciting that was connected with my last Wednesday post, today, I’ve decided to wait until next week. Meanwhile, here’s a little “behind-the-scenes” on the new Monday Little Paper Doll that...
by Melissa | Dec 4, 2013 | Art Journal, Wednesday "Behind-the-Scenes"
On some mornings, I will join my Mom and sisters on a walk in the park. Yesterday, I decided to try something new. Taking a sketchbook and pastels with me, I left them in the car for when I came back. Then, on the drive home, I tried to depict a sunrise that was...
by Melissa | Oct 2, 2013 | Art Journal, Wednesday "Behind-the-Scenes"
So you may be wondering … “so, what does a ‘Happy Rose Schedule and Goal Planner’ have to do with a behind-the-scenes post?! Well, I’ve decided to connect it this way. You see, just like any other profession, an artist needs to be...
by Melissa | Sep 11, 2013 | Art Journal, Wednesday "Behind-the-Scenes"
This ‘behind-the-scenes’ post is on a colored pencil painting that I made for (my sister) Kristen’s birthday this year. It’s based on Luke 12:6-7. I first did thumbnail sketches. For example, these two sketches were a couple of ideas that tried...
