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Autumn Art Shows

So I know that I haven't been the greatest at keeping up on the blog this past year. I have good reasons - we sold our house, moved to to an apartment, bought another house and moved all in the span of 6 months. Plus w/ deadlines and trying to get more fine art time in the studio - updates here have not been a priority for me.

BUT I did want to let you know that I have some awesome news on the fine art front. This Saturday is the opening of CULT OF MEOW at Gristle Art Gallery in Brooklyn. It is an art show celebrating all things cat. My spooky piece, "Familiar", will be on display along with an epic lineup of other artists. I will be at the reception which is 7-9 pm at the gallery this Saturday the 9th. Cult of Meow runs from September 9th until late October so if you are in NYC go and check it out!

Familiar. Graphite on Stonehenge paper. 2017

Familiar. Graphite on Stonehenge paper. 2017

NEXT UP: I will have 5 of my original CARNIVORE pieces on view and for sale as part of a group show in conjunction with the opening of ORIGINS at Parlor Gallery in Asbury Park, NJ, on September 16th. I will also be at that opening, so stop in and say hello if you are able to.

FINALLY: I'm excited to be a part of Modern Eden Gallery's group show "Familiar" - which will run November 3rd through December 1st. I'm in the early stages of planning a brand new piece for this opening and my mind is swirling with new ideas for such a great topic. I love mystery, history, folklore and all things magical so this is totally up my alley. Stay tuned for sneak peeks!

In the mean time, follow me on Instagram @michelemelcherillustration for more regular updates (and fun peaks into this weirdo existence of mine) as well as Facebook @michelemelcherillustration (if the algorithm allows you to see my posts! EYEROLL)

Anyway, have a spectacular September - onto Autumn!

United We Stand - Downloadable Art!

I have many thoughts on the past week's events. As an artist, it's much easier for me to make a statement drawing than it is writing. It also means that I can create things that that might make someone's day a little brighter. So I made this illustration for you.

America is already great and we all know right from wrong. Feel free to download this artwork, share it or print it out. Print size for small posters at 12"x17.5 inches 300 DPI and low res 72DPI version for web.

United We Stand - Hi Res 300 DPI

United We Stand - Hi Res 300 DPI

United We Stand - Low Res 72 DPI

United We Stand - Low Res 72 DPI

March Forth!

It's been a bit quiet on the blog lately because I'm in the midst of finishing up some deadlines and starting new projects. I don't like to make "filler" posts just for the sake of posting something. As soon as I have clearance to post my latest assignments I will do that as well as the new promotional and personal work in which I am currently engrossed.

In other news, Happy Leap Year! (yesterday) and Happy March 1st today. In between studio time, I've been keeping busy and creatively inspired with running and hiking outdoors when weather allows, exploring near and far with Brian and trying to catch up with friends. Spring is almost here! We'll still have cold temps off and on - maybe even a bit of snow as winter starts to fade, but the longer days, warmer weather and new opportunities are right around the corner. So, March forth!

In the mean time, enjoy a few pix from my adventures "in the wild" this past January and February:

Blizzard of 2016. My birthday. Over 20 inches of snow!

Blizzard of 2016. My birthday. Over 20 inches of snow!

Snowboard practice!

Snowboard practice!

Copps Hill Burying Ground, Boston Mass.

Copps Hill Burying Ground, Boston Mass.

An amazing display of nature's raw power in Rockport Harbor, Mass. With the wind chill, it was -19 degrees. What looks like steam in this photo is actually the sea mist turning to ice in the air. All of the white along the rocks is actually ice. On …

An amazing display of nature's raw power in Rockport Harbor, Mass. With the wind chill, it was -19 degrees. What looks like steam in this photo is actually the sea mist turning to ice in the air. All of the white along the rocks is actually ice. On the far tip, you can barely make out a light house that was covered in ice. Absolutely beautiful!

Mason Dixon Trail. A 10 mile out and back with steep climbs, steeper jaw-clenching drops and amazing views. Lots of crawling on all fours and calories were burned that day!

Mason Dixon Trail. A 10 mile out and back with steep climbs, steeper jaw-clenching drops and amazing views. Lots of crawling on all fours and calories were burned that day!

50 degrees this morning. A beautiful early spring day to run through the fields. March forth!

50 degrees this morning. A beautiful early spring day to run through the fields. March forth!