An artist’s short essay on authenticity, intuition, and trust What Does Authenticity Mean to an Artist? At a recent artist peer group meeting, our topic was authenticity. Almost immediately, it became clear that the word meant something different to each of us. For one artist, authenticity meant accuracy and respect for realism. If you are […]
An Example of a Current Art Commission If you’re wondering what the process of a custom art commission actually looks like, then you might want to keep reading. It’s different every time, but this current work in progress might offer insight. You might also want to view Commission Process on my website. Some commissions begin […]
Your VIP Access ~ More Than a List VIP is not a label I use lightly ~ Your VIP access is a relationship that I care about and tend to. It is not a dressed-up contact list or a place where names quietly collect. With your VIP access, you are stepping a little closer. You […]
New England artist, Melissa Lea, paints a new non-representational abstract diptych with acrylic and other media on paper.
The Exhibition and What Remains This final installment of the 3-part series, My Residency Experience, reflects on the artist residency exhibition in New Hampshire, and what happens when the work leaves the studio and enters the world ~ how it is received, held, and shared. In Part 1, I shared about arriving at the residency […]