Carpe Diem Gallery would like to welcome our newest artist, Melissa Helene Mason. Here is a little information about Melissa and her art. The inspiration for my work is drawn from the natural world around us and focuses on the minute details that make every being unique. By doing so, you capture the very essence of their soul. As an artist, through highly detailed realism and stark black and white images, I strive to depict the true nature of the people and creatures that together make up the breath-taking world that surrounds us; from the critters that scurry under our feet to our dearest companions, the fields and streams of our backyards to the forests and mountains of foreign lands, as well as the people who hold our hands, touch our hearts and cross our paths. My work represents individuals as they are, finding beauty in their every aspect. There is magnificence in everything, if we only take a minute to stop and appreciate it. Bio I was born and raised in Plover, WI, the daughter of loving parents and sister to four siblings. It was there that my love of drawing and nature was nurtured into a true passion and my imagination and creativity were given room to flourish. In 2008, I ventured from my small central Wisconsin home and landed in the bustling Twin Cities. Minneapolis is where I continued to grow as an artist for many years, learning something new each and every day, developing my personal style, and satisfying my wanderlust by immersing myself in the beautiful Minnesota landscape and beyond. Now back in Central WI, I continue to work with artists and clients throughout the Midwest, serving the Lord through my work. Scratchboard Description Scratchboard is a subtractive medium that uses a variety of abrasive tools to scratch the top black layer away to reveal the white underneath. Scratches are applied in layers to obtain the desired value of gray and white. This medium allows for great levels of contrast and is great for my favorite subjects, animals.
Posted on: Tue, 14 Oct 2014 15:56:52 +0000
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