When one chapter ends and another begins often there is an in between. Sometimes quiet, sometimes chaotic, oftentimes a little bit of both. I feel like I have been living in that space for a few months now.

In June we welcomed our third baby, an adorable daughter. The weeks following have been a time of rest and healing. Creatively, I wrote out her birth story with a few sketches included. Besides that I haven’t felt like I have had the time or honesty the energy to make things. In times or stress and busyness the first things to be paused for me, are making art and exercise. Probably the things I need most, but feel extra when my time and energy feel scarce.

For me, creativity and self care, come from the excess. When I have an abundance of time and energy. I also very much recognize that this is a season and life, like nature, will find harmony again.

The Next Step

To add to the feeling of chaos, we are moving, to Texas, in August. You may think “didn’t you just move to South Carolina?” You would be correct. We moved to South Carolina June 2024. In this season of life, my husband’s job dictates when, where, and how often we move. We are thankful for all of the incredible places his job has brought us. On the other hand, it also brings more goodbyes than we would sometimes like.

On the Horizon

For the first time in a long time I will be opening commissions in October. More details to come. If you would like your own custom heartmelinda painting be on the look out for that email.

I would also love to open my print shop. I am curious, as an art collector are you more interested in:

Fine Art Prints
Original Art
Commissions
Merchandise (stickers, bags, mugs)
All of the Above

Thank you for taking the time to join me in my little artistic corner of the internet. It means so much to me that you are here supporting my creativity. Exciting things are coming.

Until next time,

Melinda

P.S. If you are looking for some heartmelinda art during this time please check out my spoonflower shop. There I have fabrics, tea towels, blankets, etc. all with my art. Bring a little more beauty, creativity, and joy to your home.