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Melanie is a native of the Golden State, having ventured only twice from her Northern California - Bay Area roots. Residing briefly in the Eastern Sierra’s Carson Valley and on the sunny Central California coast, she currently makes her home in Austin, Texas. Melanie’s artistic bent can be traced to her parents. Talented artists in their own right, they nurtured her passion and encouraged her pursuit of a career for which she was uniquely suited and clearly born to. Family mentoring aside, she continued to hone her innate gifts and fashion her own individual style. Although classic professional instruction and development enriched her skills—she is largely self-taught in the variety of mediums she so adroitly undertakes. Her talents have not gone unrecognized. A winner of the 25th Annual Haight Ashbury Street Fair Poster competition, her prize-winning creation was displayed for several weeks promoting the fair, and later sold as limited edition prints and t-shirts. |
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Melanie has also
been successful in attracting the attention of private industry—providing
illustration and web-design
services for select corporate clients. Accomplished in the written
arts as well, Melanie is also a commissioned
calligrapher. And, in support of community charity efforts,
she has graciously donated much of her artwork for silent auction and charities.
Multi-faceted
artist and Renaissance woman extraordinaire, Melanie’s artistry
cannot be categorized. Her talents transcend genre and medium and
her colorfully expressive work is as refreshing and unique as her
constant commitment to excellence. We know you will delight in her
enchanting work. |
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 My new heart, Tyler James |
 Melanie & Kurt November 2006 |
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Tyler, Kallan, Macy and Tatumn - My stepdaughters December 2007 |
Our Min Pin "Jill" being silly |
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My favorite photo of my husband and our dog "Jill" |
Our other Min Pin "Jinx" |
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Jill in the Grass |
Kurt and I on our Wedding Day, September 2006 |
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