Category: Artist’s Life

My Residency Experience ~ Part 2

2026-03-01

Building, Learning, Creating When the first phase of the residency settled into rhythm, the real work began. The first week was about orientation ~ learning the light in the studio, organizing materials, and understanding the pace of a 20-hour studio commitment. Once that foundation was laid, I moved from arrival into immersion. This was the […]

About the Art, Artist's Life

My Residency Experience ~ Part 1

2026-02-15

Melissa Lea

artist life

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Applying & Planning When I applied for this residency, I knew I wanted more than uninterrupted studio time. I wasn’t looking for a quiet retreat or a gentle creative break ~ I wanted structure and accountability. This residency came with clear expectations, and I appreciated that from the start. It wasn’t simply “make art and […]

Admin, Artist's Life, Exhibition

2025, A Year Of Transition

2025-09-21

Melissa Lea

artist life, exhibition, studio news

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I’m Coming Back! I’ve been focused on keeping peace in my heart and sanity in my mind as my family had many demands, including the sale of our home in NH and relocation to our new home in Maine. Although my blog hasn’t been a priority for me over the last year, my creativity and […]