The Art of Living Obliquely

The physical manifestation, manifested on paper, of my journey through Transverse Myelitis, Multiple Sclerosis, RSD, Chronic Illness, and Disability.


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Saturday, June 19, 2010

Painting: Underdressed II


Size: 7" x 101/4"
Medium:
Pen and Ink, Watercolor on 140lb. rough grain 100% cotton paper. Completely archival quality.


SOLD

Inquire about limited edition prints.

Sunday, June 13, 2010

Come buy Art...up to 70% off TODAY only

Don't forget to come see me at booth 54 at InLiquid's Annual Art for the Cash Poor, where hundreds of local and regional, emerging and established artists, are selling there wares SUPER CHEAP just for you cheapies (just kidding).

Everything at the festival UNDER $199. And my work starts at $5.00!!!!!

Some of the new works (among 100 + paintings and collages on papaer and canvas) pictured here will make their public premiere today.












Friday, April 30, 2010

Painting: Purple Flowers String Theory (Mother's Day Gift Series) SOLD


Size: 4" x 6"
Medium:
Watercolor, Pen & Ink on 140lb. fine grain cold press paper. Completely archival quality.
Work will be signed prior to shipping.

SOLD
Limited Edition Prints Available Soon

Monday, April 26, 2010

Painting: Yellow Flowers Under Pink Sky (Mother's Day Gift Series)


Size: 4" x 6"
Medium:
Watercolor, Pen & Ink on 140lb. fine grain cold press paper. Completely archival quality.
Work will be signed prior to shipping.

Price: $50







Single or Sets




Sunday, April 25, 2010

Painting: Fuscia Triptych-ish Flowers (Mother's Day Gift Series)


Size: 4" x 6"
Medium:
Watercolor, Pen & Ink on 140lb. fine grain cold press paper. Completely archival quality.
Work will be signed prior to shipping.

Price: $50






Single or Sets




Saturday, April 24, 2010

Painting: Blue Flowers (Mother's Day Gift Series)


Size: 4" x 6"
Medium:
Watercolor, Pen & Ink on 140lb. fine grain cold press paper. Completely archival quality.
Work will be signed prior to shipping.


Price: $50






Single or Sets






Friday, April 23, 2010

Painting: Bold Purple Flowers (Mother's Day Gift Series)


Size: 4" x 6"
Medium:
Watercolor, Pen & Ink on 140lb. fine grain cold press paper. Completely archival quality.
Work will be signed prior to shipping.


Price: $50







Single or Sets




Thursday, April 22, 2010

Mother's Day Gift Paintings for Sale!

In honor of my mother, who has been my greatest supporter through my neurological battle and who has asked me again and again to "paint something pretty and uplifting...something people would want to buy and hang in their home," I present to you my newest series:

Mother's Day Gifts, "Bouquets on Paper"




WHY GIVE AN EXPENSIVE BOUQUET OF FLOWERS THAT WILL DIE?

Unless your mother is Mary Stewart's second coming of the scrapbooking diva, that typical passe gift will turn into trash in a week or 2.

SO...WHY give that thoughtless, every bozo with a fifty in his/her wallet over-formaldehyded-flower-bouquet-of-certain-death when you can give your mother a vibrant, original, and inexpensive painting of beautiful and unique flower arrangements that will last forever by an emerging self-taught artist whose work is collected internationally? And, this 34-year-old ex-dancer/choreographer/senior copywriter is living on disability due to rare and incurable neurological disorders that have taken over her life and finances.

It's like giving two gifts at once! Hooray!! Hoorah!!


TAKE ONE AS IT IS OR COMMISSION ONE IN YOUR OWN VISION
As of today, I have completed 7 4"x6" works of great variety in both pallet and style. I'll continue making this dazzling little beauties in this size and larger sizes up until Mother's Day, on May 9, for you last minute-shoppers.

If you like what you see, buy it using the paypal button. If you like what you see, but what something slightly different, something with some extra personal meaning, you can commission a painting from the small yet intimate 4x6 inchers to as large as 22" x 30".

To commision a new Mother's Day painting, contact me by email with your:
  • contact information
  • telephone number
  • skype or aol username
  • best day/time to reach you
  • a short description of what you're looking for
  • desired price limit or rage if applicable
We can get into more detail in our conversation.


To purchase an existing work:
  • Peruse the forthcoming posts of this growing collection under the tag "Mother's Day Gifts"
  • Remember to check back often, as I upload new paintings almost daily

Saturday, April 3, 2010

Renegade Rent Due/Mother's Day Sale...Tomorrow!

I'll be waking with the cat's meow and selling my wares tomorrow. Rent's due, and I'm a wee tad short this month.

So come check out some of my NEW WORK, including my....
Mother's Day Series (why buy flowers that die when you can buy mom an original painting of flowers that lasts forever?!?), drawings, and collages yet to be posted on this site.


THE FACTS...and nothing but the facts...kind of
(NOTE: That stuff to the right is not my artwork, but if you want it to be, I can copy that and we can call it art and split the difference :) )

What:
Mel's Renegade Rent Due/Mother's Day Art & Tchotchkes Sale

When:
Sunday, April 4 10AM(ish) - ? (if I'm not there, kindly just go to The Drake @ 1512 Spruce, and ask the front desk person to give me a wake up call - they'll do it, they've done it before.)

Where:

Outside with the other goofy-indie-flea-marketers @ the corner of 16th and Spruce in Center City (near Monk's Cafe - go there and get sloshed first on those hefty Belgian ales; drunk people are better spenders)

Why:

Because I need money AND I love my mother AND/OR you want an original Melanie, you love your mother, you're an art collector but you're cheap, you want to play find the gimp girl, or you want to see what kind of tchotchkes I have.

Thursday, April 1, 2010

I'm in a Group Show!....Opening art party tonight. Come!

Yay, I'm in a group show (which I totally forgot about...neuro moment) "Arts @ The Garage", and it opens tonight. Read on for the details. See you there.



THE OPENING NIGHT ART PARTY SPECS...

Start Time:
Thursday, April 1, 2010 at 8:00pm

End Time: Friday, April 2, 2010 at 12:00am (Art will be on view for until end of April)

Location: Arts @ The Garage

Street: 443 Shurs Lane

City/Town: Manayunk, PA

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FROM THE CURATOR

This event just keep growing and growing! April 1st will feature sculpture, paintings, and photography-if it stays warm out, maybe the outdoor seating will be even be open :-)

Arts @ The Garage is a First Thursday event aimed at showcasing emerging artists from the Philadelphia area in a laid back, easy going setting.

There will be music by DJ Double Dutch & DJ Alex [not sure if these links are actually theirs'] and drink and dinner specials as well as amazing California style pizzas by the fabulous Jon-Paul (aka Pope) ;-)

See you there!

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