Whimsical – Melani Grube Art

Newest Skelly Painting Preview

By Melani | March 16, 2018 |

Detail from Skelly Wedding Party painting, skeleton girl tasting the wedding cake.

Here’s a preview just for you: a new piece in the Skelly series. This series is inspired by the Day of the Dead and Halloween. No matter what’s happening in these paintings, you know there are going to be skeletons and there’s going to be fun. Care to join the little Skelly girl on…

The Adventures of Skelly Ball at the 6th Annual Fine Arts Competition

By Melani | March 11, 2018 |

Detail from the painting, "Skelly Ball", a party full of skeletons (and the perfect yellow shoes) dancing and celebrating. Reds and blacks featured.

Are you as surprised as I was? I couldn’t believe it when they called my name to receive the award: a red ribbon for second place in my category. When I entered my painting, “Skelly Ball”, into the 6th Annual Fine Arts Competition (hosted by the Elk Grove Fine Arts Center), I thought I…

You’re Invited to the Reception for a New Exhibit

By Melani | February 25, 2018 |

Detail from the painting, "Skelly Ball", a party full of skeletons (and a pet cat) dancing and celebrating. Reds and blacks featured.

I’m inviting you to the reception and awards ceremony for the newest exhibit I’m participating in. I’m so excited! I just got notified that I get to be in the 6th Annual Open Fine Arts Competition at the Elk Grove Fine Arts Center. It’s Saturday, March 3rd, from 4 to 7 pm. It’s coming…

Painting on Exhibit

By Melani | August 23, 2017 |

I got to see my painting, “Skelly Ball” hung for the @bluelineartsorg Gallery show. I went on a preview tour and got to talk about my piece (surprise!), too. The weekend was off to a great start. What are you up to this coming weekend?