Melinda VanRy

Seeking, finding, sharing beauty.

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    Making the Most of Dark… and Scraps

    / May 9, 2022

    The leftover scraps of paper used to protect surfaces from paint can inspire more small art... and surface pattern design.

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Night sky number 2 from this week’s 52-Week Art Night sky number 2 from this week’s 52-Week Art Journal Journey prompt. It’s never too late to join! Link in @better.with.art bio. #artjournalwithmelinda #52weekartjournal #creativeselfcare #artidea
Working on getting decent photos for my new shop! Working on getting decent photos for my new shop! What do you think of this set? 😍 If you'd like it at the discounted Christmas Bazaar price let me know ASAP! I love how my little art looks under glass. 😊 But it IS difficult to photograph. #artjewelry #jewelryforsale #giftidea #uniquegifts #artgift #handmade #cabochonjewelry #shopsmall #cnyartist
Fun and relaxing paint small art this week on the Fun and relaxing paint small art this week on the 52-Week Art Journal Journey. Mine came out mostly different from its inspiration, and you can make it your own, too! #artjournalwithmelinda #52weekartjournal #creativeselfcare #abstractart #simpleart #artidea #makeartwithme
My first show. 😍 I shared my table with a frien My first show. 😍 I shared my table with a friend. Contact me if you see something you like to take advantage of the special show prices before what’s left is added to my new online shop! #artgifts #artjewelry #artmagnets #mixedmediart #giftideas #christmasdecorations #artforsale #jewelryforsale #uniquegifts
It’s Week 48 of the 52-Week Art Journal Journey! It’s Week 48 of the 52-Week Art Journal Journey! Join me for some relaxing creative self-care, night-sky painting. It’s never too late to reclaim your creativity! Link to full video prompt in @better.with.art bio! #artjournalwithmelinda #52weekartjournal #creativeselfcare #reclaimyourcreativity #paintwithme #abstractart #paintfun #artidea
Busy busy, and fueled by hot cocoa. 😊 Thanksgiv Busy busy, and fueled by hot cocoa. 😊 Thanksgiving hosting-family duties will be Sunday. Today is arting. Getting ready for Saturday's Christmas Bazaar. First time selling art and hand-made items in person. Excited. A bit nervous at times. More than a bit at others. 😆 Feeling thankful. Happy Thanksgiving, Friends! #artistsoninstagram #cnyartist #thankful #workinprogress
We’re enjoying a final celebration of autumn bea We’re enjoying a final celebration of autumn beauty this Thanksgiving week on the 52-Week Art Journal Journey. Join us! It’s never too late to reclaim your creativity. Practice creative self-care with me! Link to full video prompt in @better.with.art bio #artjournalwithmelinda #52weekartjournal #watercolor #fallcolor #colortheory #autumncolorpalette #artidea #artreel #artprocess #cnyartist #creativeselfcare
More jewelry ready for Saturday’s Christmas Baza More jewelry ready for Saturday’s Christmas Bazaar. More colors and styles available. If you’re interested in taking advantage of $20-and-under-gifts, sales-tax-included Bazaar prices but can’t make it to the Bazaar, message me for more details and pictures of other pieces. It’s time to focus on finishing other items and art pieces. But I’ve been having so much fun with the cabochon jewelry, keychains, and magnets. 😍 #artjewelry #mixedmediaart #artgifts #christmasgifts #giftideas #mixedmediaartist #cnyartist #shopsmall #independentartist #jewelryforsale #unique #uniquejewelry #uniquegifts
I love this delicate branch of tenacious little au I love this delicate branch of tenacious little autumn leaves! Check out the latest 52-Week Art Journal Journey prompt via link in @better.with.art bio. It's never too late to reclaim your creativity and establish a habit of creative self-care. #artjournalwithmelinda #52weekartjournal #smallart #watercolor #autumncolor #fallart #creativeselfcare #artwithme #colormixing #fallleaves #grateful #cnyartist #mixedmediaart
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