Melinda VanRy

  • Snapshots

    Sunlight

    / April 7, 2020

    The sunlight dazzles my eyes so they ache deciphering black words on a white page. Like other things we love, it can hurt.

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  • Poetry,  Snapshots

    Seasons in 17 Syllables: Winter to Spring

    / April 3, 2020

           

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  • Melinda almost forty years ago
    Identity,  Memoir,  Snapshots

    Fifty Years in the Future Forty Years Ago

    / April 1, 2020

    The future was bright and my possibilities endless. Yes, the world looked different when I was nine, but I was figuring things out.

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  • Snapshots

    For What

    / November 15, 2019

    I stare at the screen. I stare at nothing. My head is full of leaden cotton. Heavy. Muffled. I want to sleep. I need to wake. But for what? 

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  • Get writing!
    Snapshots,  Writing

    Pen to Paper

    / July 15, 2019

    Pen to paper. Or pencil to paper. Or fingers to keyboard. That’s the important thing, right? At least that’s what she said. And she should know. She teaches this stuff...

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  • Identity,  Snapshots,  Writing

    Welcome to… Me?

    / June 8, 2019

    It's like a new, blank notebook. Putting together MelindaVanRy.com. It's been an interesting year so far. Writing-wise. Well... can't say that there haven't been interesting things going on in the rest of my…

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melindavanry

Melinda VanRy
I’ve been working on blender patterns for a fabr I’ve been working on blender patterns for a fabric collection inspired by my corner of the world. I like this for more than blending, and wanted to put it on a Redbubble sleeveless top… and now I’m thinking it makes a great all-over print tote… and more... #surfacepattern #surfacepatterndesign #purple #purplepattern #lavender #violet #cnyartist #seekbeauty #findbeauty #abstractpattern #procreateit #ipadart #procreatepatterndesign #ipaddesign #fabricdesign #redbubble #redbubbleartist #digitaldesign #digitalpatterndesign #pattern
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New pattern on Redbubble! Pink bubble polka dots. New pattern on Redbubble! Pink bubble polka dots. I love the fabric and flow of these sleeveless tops! #sleevelesstop #redbubble #redbubbleartist #surfacepatterndesign #greenandpink #procreateart #procreatedesign #procreatesurfacedesign #procreatesurfacepattern #fabricdesign #abstractart #digitalart #ipadart #cnyartist #artismyselfcare #learningtomakeartmybusiness #leverageyourart2022 #leverageyourart #surfacepatterndesigner #womenwhocreate
Another blender pattern as I work toward my first Another blender pattern as I work toward my first fabric collections. spoonflower, here I come… #surfacepatterndesign #blenderpattern #neutralcolor #quiltingfabric #fabriccollection #patterndesign #fabricdesign #spoonflower #spoonflowerfabric #procreate #procreatepattern #repeatpattern #ipaddrawing #ipadpattern #cnyartist #artismyselfcare #learningtomakeartmybusiness #leverageyourart2022 #leverageyourart
Fun blender pattern idea that needs a little work. Fun blender pattern idea that needs a little work. Four colorways. #surfacepatterndesign #blenderpattern #dots #procreate #ipaddesign #artismyselfcare #learningtomakeartmybusiness with #leverageyourart2022 #leverageyourart
My most popular pattern thus far… started out so My most popular pattern thus far… started out something completely different…
Just some more repeat pattern brush fun. Thanks ag Just some more repeat pattern brush fun. Thanks again, Teela, for your everytuesday tutorials! #repeatpattern #repeatpatternbrush #surfacepatterndesign #fallleaves #purple #autumn #autumnpattern #cnyartist #digitalart #ipadart #procreateit #procreateart #leafpattern #artismyselfcare #learningtomakeartmybusiness with #leverageyourart2022 #leverageyourart
Loved, loved, LOVED receiving these photos of the Loved, loved, LOVED receiving these photos of the first items purchased with my Dotted Indigo pattern released last Monday on Redbubble! It's wonderful to see my pattern design in someone's life... Like what you see? Use coupon code CHANGEITUP30 for 30% off on all products, all designs (the top in my profile pic is also available). Link to shop in my bio. #artismyselfcare #learningtomakeartmybusiness with #leverageyourart2022 #surfacepatterndesign #surfacepatterndesigner #bluetop #bluetotebag #redbubble #redbubbleartist #redbubblecoupon #digitalpatterndesign #procreateit #ipadart #procreateart #cnyartist #symmetricalpattern #radialsymmetry #fabricdesign #patternplay #leverageyourart
My second take on a repeat pattern brush I learned My second take on a repeat pattern brush I learned how to make in a FREE everytuesday tutorial. Returning to two of my favorites: fern and starflower. With an autumn-ish color palette. So much fun. #artismyselfcare #procreateit #surfacepatterndesign #botanicalart #digitaldrawing #fern #starflower #procreateart #ipadart #learningprocreate #surfacedesign #dailyart #createeveryday #colors #cnyartist #patternplay #applepencil2 #repeatpattern #repeatpatternbrush #learningtomakeartmybusiness with #leverageyourart2022 #leverageyourart
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