Blog – Page 5 – Melanie Stimmell

Are you a victim of WHITE PAGE PHOBIA?

Look at the blank pages before you with courage. Now fill them with beauty.Blaine Hogan It’s been said that the scariest thing for an artist is the clean white page or canvas. This is true, especially with a brand new sketch book. I can tell you that I have this glorious sketchbook I bought in

Are you a victim of WHITE PAGE PHOBIA?Melanie Stimmell2020-05-10T03:35:32+00:00

Connecting the dots with Paint to Pattern.

Have you ever been on that seesaw of 'I’ve accomplished a lot in my career' but 'I haven't accomplished nearly enough'? I can tell you that I feel that a lot. Yes, a lot, because I still want to do so much more! Because there is just so much more to discover!!! And discover, I

Connecting the dots with Paint to Pattern.Melanie Stimmell2020-05-08T00:18:10+00:00

I’m sharing a freebie because this is just too much fun!!

I love gardening and I especially love succulents because they are just so stinkin adorable. This year has been particularly kind to my lil babies and I’ve started photographing them like crazy and painting my favorites. If you haven’t seen them, you can check them out here. So when I was ready to create my first

I’m sharing a freebie because this is just too much fun!!Melanie Stimmell2020-05-03T07:00:00+00:00

How the Pandemic has re-inspired my career

We’re in week 5 of quarantine and I have spent more time in my home studio then ever before. I’ve pulled out art supplies I haven’t used since college (and used them), revamped my Instagram account and actually learned how to use it, taken 8 online art and marketing courses, painted 6 new still lives and,

How the Pandemic has re-inspired my careerMelanie Stimmell2020-04-30T20:04:36+00:00

To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow

From a little sickly branch, suffering from the trauma of a move from California to the 117 degree Las Vegas summer, grew a gorgeous Black Rose, otherwise known as aeonium arboreum. It was so Majestic in its deep burgundy crown ruffling around its lime green center. And just below it were 3 babies poking their

To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrowMelanie Stimmell2020-04-28T13:42:29+00:00

Lavender Crush – Let’s watch it grow!

Moving from Nevada to California has taken some adjusting where my plants are concerned. I've always had a green thumb and have always loved gardening. I remember my grandparents loving their rose garden and treating it with great care. They had dozens of roses of every color and people would walk by their home just

Lavender Crush – Let’s watch it grow!Melanie Stimmell2019-03-18T21:52:26+00:00

Vintage Stereo Makeover

I have a lot of things in our home that have been passed down to me from my grandparents...I love them all. One in particular is this Sears Silvertone Stereo Radio Phonograph. It's a radio and stereo in one and I remember my grandmother opening the top lid and playing the radio while

Vintage Stereo MakeoverMelanie Stimmell2019-01-29T01:56:34+00:00

Styling 3 Living Room Tables

Styling your coffee table or end tables is a great opportunity to really say who you are. Show your personality and interests while being a possible conversation piece. I have 3 tables I'm going to style. The first is a carved moroccan star table with a glass top that sits between a couch and set

Styling 3 Living Room TablesMelanie Stimmell2018-09-23T23:41:21+00:00

Arranging Our New Book Nook

Now that our beautiful and long awaited book shelf is complete, we can start creating our children's book haven. I collected all of our children's books, picture books, and educational books - like an encyclopedia of animals, for instance. Anything that may be appropriate for my son's age was put in the pile beside

Arranging Our New Book NookMelanie Stimmell2018-09-23T01:29:37+00:00

DIY Book Nook

Last year we decided to move from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. You never realize how much 'stuff' you have until you have to move it. Let me tell you…I didn't realize how many books I had. I'm a book lover, no denying it. Especially art books and children's books, and of course, the classics.

DIY Book NookMelanie Stimmell2018-09-22T00:40:06+00:00