Hello, I’m Melanie.
Artist, Mother of five, Advocate, Photographer, Lyme Warrior and Writer.
Find me at Artprize September 14-October 1, 2023 Venue: Park Church
Artptize is an international art competition held annually in Grand Rapids, MIchigan. Artprize is free and open to the public. Come prepared to explore, share ideas and experience the community that is Artprize within parks, storefronts, churches and museums all throughout the city.
Give me all the art…
I had no idea mixed media would allow me to explore, release and restore all at once. I believe we all possess the ability to share both the joy and the pain of our valuable story through the curious process of creating all forms of art.
Connected at Artprize
In 2023 after the loss of my Dad I looked to painting as a way to escape and process. This piece, Connected, came from the deep knowing that technology is only as good as we allow oursleves to be disconnected from it. You can view it at ArtPrize in Grand Rapids, MI.
Upside Down Lyme Warrior
As a Lyme Warrior, I believe that no one should have to live with debilitating fatigue, endless pain and nuerological issues.
Begin With One
Become an ally, mentor, friend or sponsor. Call it what you will but walking alongside just one person in need IS the way we change the world. I have watched and lived such a miracle firsthand.
Art Heals
“Discovery” is a favorite in my new collection and has inspired reconnection to the present moment.
Go Be Light
We GO out into the world each day and we can choose to BE LIGHT. Show up with kindness, make eye contact, speak to those providing a service, look for those in need of compassion, listen with intention. Share light and be light.