Winter’s Icy Breath: the Flat Lay Inspiration

By Melani | January 18, 2019 |
A detail from The flat lay assemblage inspired by the painting, "Winter's Icy Breath", by Melani Grube. From the Muses series. The flat lay includes winter plant sketches, metal and black metallic bracelets, a white heart-shaped seashell, a jewelled pin, crystals, and photos of deer, a nesting bird, snowy landscapes, a siberian husky, and an eagle.

  What do you think of when you think of winter? These creatures came to mind for me. These colors crept in and found a home in my painting. And crisp, crystalline textures crunched about. Keep watching to see this piece develop. See the next post in the process here or start at the beginning…

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A Winter Sneak Peek

By Melani | March 4, 2018 |
An otherworldly face blows a cold fog about, in shades of violets, blues, and greys.

  Hello, you, lovely you! Here’s a new sneak peek, a small detail from a larger piece. Winter’s almost over, but it’s been pervasive in my studio. My newest artwork plays in the land of winter, cold, ice, and snow. Check back here to see it unfold. How about out your way, is it icy…

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