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 San Francisco.
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 recent 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. 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.
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.
you can contact Melanie at apgraphmelanie@yahoo.com
