Thank you for taking the time to visit my artist website. I've just revamped my site to include a lot more information about the different types of artwork I do.
The images to the left represent the four major categories of artwork I create. Hover your mouse over an image to read more about each category, or click on an image to go to that page.
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Blessings,
Melody
My jewelry designs are almost all one-of-a-kind. If I create more than one of a particular piece it’s usually because I liked it so much I wanted one for myself. My style in this medium can be categorized as earthy, primitive, or even funky.
The materials I most often use to create my jewelry are: glass, bone, metal and wood beads; linen, satin or leather cords; silver, gold, copper and brass findings and other baubles.
I like the idea of repurposing old jewelry. I will often scour yard sales for interesting pieces or loose beads. I once purchased a necklace at a yard sale and used pieces of it on another necklace, a memory box and a leather journal. I’ve even been known to string a necklace on a piece of used guitar wire (it’s very strong!).
But don’t worry! Every item I repurpose is “like-new” quality. I’m just doing my part to save the planet!
Words that describe my painting style: modern, contemporary, impressionist, abstract. I am completely self-taught in this area.
My process is to look, read, and then experiment.I look at shapes and textures of things out in the world. I read about what types of paints and canvases are better for this or that type of project (Yes, I Google). I experiment with paint, canvas, wood, brushes, trowels…and anything else I find around the house.
The thing I like about painting – in addition to it being so calming – is that it’s so forgiving. What I mean is, if a piece doesn’t work out to my liking I just paint over it and start again! I’ve had several paintings that have taken on completely different and very interesting lives after my first round of “failure.” And I’ve learned some really cool techniques recovering from my mistakes!
I kind of fell into the art of photography several years ago. I needed a good digital camera to photograph my jewelry, so I did some research and decided on a FujiFilm S5000. I fell in love with the camera right away and began taking it with me everywhere I went.
In 2005 I took my camera with me to the Iroquois Steeplechase here in Nashville. This led to a two-month writing gig for a local paper.
Over the next several months I picked up more gigs through word of mouth like a magazine shoot for a Bed & Breakfast, and even a Country Music CD Release Party!
Recently I’ve been having a great time exploring the art of still life photography…flora & fauna close-ups, old buildings, park benches, balloons caught in a tree.
Like I said, I’m a little A.D.D. So I need a catch-all category for things like: hand-crocheted scarves, handbags and wash cloths; greeting cards (made with my handmade paper and original poems); hand-crafted leather journals and memory boxes…there’s more, I just can’t think of it at the moment.
I used to be into a lot more, but due to space and time constraints I've had to cut back.
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