melaniewhitley's Profile

Bio

My jewelry and crafts have been transferred to ----> eclecticreflections.etsy.com

This shop, melaniewhitley.etsy.com , now features my original art and prints.

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About the Art: In looking through my work you will find that I can't really be pinned down to one style. I take delight in producing clean, crisp and bold line art, but I also love getting enthralled in making incredibly complex and painstakingly detailed work. I let the subject matter and the emotions behind the art decide how they want to be communicated.

All prints are formatted, printed, and hand cut by me. The printer uses archival pigment based inks and I only use acid free, archival quality paper. I take care in packaging and often throw in some extra goodies. :)

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About the Artist behind the www curtain: Like most of us here on Etsy, I have been drawing and creating crafts since I could hold the tools in my hands.

My academic life was/is a strange mixture of studying journalism, design, philosophy and esoteric/metaphysical subjects.

Professional work experience has mostly been at arts centers and other cultural organizations, in administrative roles. Non-profits rock! I have also had some stints of being a teacher in the fields of visual arts, theater and dance.

I have a gypsy's heart and I have travelled quite a bit domestically (USA) but my mind often travels to foreign and exotic lands learning as much as I can about the people, histories, and customs in each place. I have interests that range from Ancient Astrology to Zydeco. My mind and imagination refuses to be fenced in.

Website: www.melaniewhitley.com
Journal: melaniewhitley.com/journal
Friend Me: myspace.com/melaniewhitley
Jewelry and Crafts: eclecticreflections.etsy.com

Female, Born on January 31

Favorite Materials

Colored Pencils, Markers, Pens, Ink, Acrylics, Pencils, Oil Pastels, Specialty Papers, Computer, Epson Printer