tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47386210794956321602024-02-02T21:56:38.466+11:00The Art of Melissa HartleyMelissa Hartleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09375405044040564415noreply@blogger.comBlogger118125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738621079495632160.post-15616554584898565482018-11-26T18:22:00.001+11:002018-11-26T18:22:23.709+11:00Life has taken over…Life has taken over and I can't seem to keep this blog updated!<br />But I do post quite a bit on Instagram and that is where you'll find me the best.<br />See you over there!<br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/melissajhartley/" target="_blank">melissajhartley</a><br />
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<br />Melissa Hartleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09375405044040564415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738621079495632160.post-53887363868681208952017-07-26T12:09:00.001+10:002017-07-26T12:09:18.945+10:00Small works group showThis weekend the Beinart Gallery "Small Works" show opening reception is on, starting July 29th
5-9pm in Melbourne, Australia. The show runs July 29th-August 20th. You
can view the preview the show <a href="https://shop.beinart.org/collections/small-works-2017-group-show-with-over-60-artists" rel="nofollow" style="color: #2baadf; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">here</a>. For inquiries on my painting you can email <a href="mailto:sales@beinart.org" id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1501024387544_14000" rel="nofollow" style="color: #2baadf; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">sales@beinart.org</a>.<br />
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Here's my piece for the show.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"It's all about the small things"<br />Acrylic on Italian linen, 2017<br />20.3 x 20.3 cm, 8" x 8" (artwork)</td></tr>
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Melissa Hartleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09375405044040564415noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738621079495632160.post-714031089509050622017-06-07T07:51:00.004+10:002017-06-07T07:51:50.908+10:00Interview with La La Land<span title="Edited"><span>Up on the La La Land blog today is an interview with moi! </span></span><span title="Edited"><span>You can check it out here on the <a href="https://lalalandshop.com.au/blogs/news/conversation-with-the-artist-melissa-hartley">La La Land blog</a></span></span><br />
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Melissa Hartleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09375405044040564415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738621079495632160.post-59075201387975936662017-04-15T13:53:00.001+10:002017-04-15T13:53:33.244+10:00North Sydney Art Prize - Award for paintingSo happy to announce that my painting "The Empress" was awarded the prize for painting in the North Sydney Art Prize 2017.<br />
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“The Empress” features the waratah. Traditionally thought of as red, “Shade of Pale” is a unique hybrid, adding curiosity, asking us to stop and consider the familiar, simply seeing and then hopefully discovering further depths of hidden wonder within it. <br /><br />The iconic Australian native flower emerges out of the void. Under the spotlight the subject alludes to the transitory nature of existence; to life and death. It is time suspended and reflects our cultural identity, asking questions about our responsibility to the natural world.<br /><br />It urges us to look more closely as we passively observe, something rarely done anymore. Still life contrasts with our lives today - dynamic and frenetic, always moving and constantly shifting.<br /><br />It echoes global concerns for dramatically declining honeybee populations, illustrating the fragility of time and it’s transience and highlights the turbulent relationship man has with nature. It’s a warning about mortality and our righteousness.<br />
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<br />Melissa Hartleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09375405044040564415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738621079495632160.post-55582246183818447112016-11-13T14:58:00.002+11:002016-11-13T15:00:51.120+11:00Mission Blue group show in NYThere is only 2 weeks left to see the "Mission Blue" groupshow at Haven Gallery in
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Curated by Christina Ridgeway, 15% of the sales go to the Mission Blue foundation. Mission Blue is a project developed by Sylvia Earle to create "Hope
Spots" around the globe within our oceans. These "Hope Spots" act as
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Limited edition prints are also now available through <a href="https://www.etsy.com/se-en/shop/MissionBlueShow" target="_blank">Misson Blue Etsy shop</a>! <br />
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<span class="_5mfr _47e3"><span class="_7oe"></span></span><span class="_5mfr _47e3"><span class="_7oe"></span></span><span class="_5mfr _47e3"><span class="_7oe"></span></span><span class="_5mfr _47e3"></span> Melissa Hartleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09375405044040564415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738621079495632160.post-17351001473433285282016-10-23T16:21:00.001+11:002016-10-23T16:21:26.977+11:00AtratusSo happy to announce my painting 'Atratus' is a Finalist in the Gosford Art Prize! The exhibition is currently on and finishes on 3rd December. Go and check it out if you are in the area.<br />
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30.5 x 30.5 cm , cradled 3/4” profile<br />
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<br />Melissa Hartleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09375405044040564415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738621079495632160.post-40078775803788679542016-09-15T18:35:00.002+10:002016-09-15T18:35:47.387+10:00Prints avaliable of "Danse Macabre" and "Stung"<span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption">Spring
has sprung here in Australia! So in celebration I've released these two
prints, "Danse Macabre" and "Stung". <br /></span></span>"Danse Macabre" and "Stung" form a diptych of
before and after. It speaks of the plight of the bumblebee, illustrating
the fragility of time and it’s transience and highlights the turbulent
relationship man has with nature. It’s a warning about mortality and our
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Melissa Hartleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09375405044040564415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738621079495632160.post-56236517635202882012016-05-20T17:54:00.000+10:002016-05-20T17:54:21.784+10:00Happy group exhibition<span id="post_content_data">19 Karen gallery has organized an exhibition of works by over 45 international artists that aim to answer one question – <strong>what makes people happy?</strong> </span><span id="post_content_data">Though they come from different backgrounds
and various art genres, all participating artists have something that
makes them happy and they are ready to share it with the world.</span><br />
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<span id="post_content_data">Here's my statement about the work:<br /> The things that make me happy
I've come to realise are the simplest pleasures in life. Obviously
painting makes me very happy, so just to work on this piece was a joy.
But the sentiment behind it is to find calm and serenity surrounded by
the beauty of nature. "The Daydream" is an escape from the everyday
life, to stop and have some of those child-like, naive dreams rolling
around in the grass on a sunny day. What could be more simple?<br /> For details contact the gallery 19karen.com.au </span><br />
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Hosted By <a href="http://19karen.com.au/sofitel-hotel/">Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach & 19 KAREN</a></div>
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May 13th - June 30th, 2016<br />Location: Sofitel Gold, Coast, Broadbeach</h4>
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The Daydream</div>
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acrylic on gesso board, 2016</div>
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50cm diameter, Framed 75 x 75 cm</div>
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Melissa Hartleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09375405044040564415noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738621079495632160.post-55769625483391323402016-05-06T15:27:00.000+10:002016-05-16T10:37:50.544+10:00Kirribillli Art Prize 2016Very happy to announce that my painting "Fleurs sombres" is a finalist in the Kirribillli Art Prize and am also so honored that it won the People's choice award!<br />
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All finalists will be on display at the Kirribillli Centre on the 7th and 8th of May.<br />
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Fleurs sombres</div>
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acrylic on Belgian linen canvas, 2016</div>
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15.75 x 15.75 inches, 40 x 40 cm</div>
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Melissa Hartleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09375405044040564415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738621079495632160.post-59155181268698476762016-03-09T17:35:00.001+11:002016-03-09T17:35:28.591+11:00New works for 3rd solo showWell it's been quite a while since my last post! I've been a busy bee working on a new body of work for my 3rd solo show towards the end of the year at 19Karen Contemporary Artspace.<br />
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So happy with my progress so far and I feeling really excited about these new pieces. Here are some sneak peeks of what I've produced so far. Stay tuned for more:)<br />
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<br />Melissa Hartleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09375405044040564415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738621079495632160.post-34788117990862355402015-12-13T12:16:00.002+11:002015-12-13T12:16:23.032+11:00Wanderlust 3 at Modern Eden GalleryThe 3rd Annual 'Wanderlust' Postcard Exhibit opens tonight at <a href="http://moderneden.com/" target="_blank">Modern Eden Gallery</a>!<br />
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Each artist has created a piece on a postcard provided by the gallery. I am excited to be a part of this show alongside so many other amazing and inspiring artists! Please check it out if you are in San Francisco.<br />
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<a href="http://www.moderneden.com/collections/wanderlust-3" target="_blank">Click here</a> for a show preview, pieces are selling fast so get yours while they last!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Emerald Toucanet<br />Acrylic on 600 gsm Pressed Paper Postcard<br />148x105mm 5.8" x4.1"</td></tr>
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Melissa Hartleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09375405044040564415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738621079495632160.post-51722788295387709462015-11-19T13:05:00.000+11:002015-11-19T13:05:41.198+11:00Interiors group show - Copycat Violence Art CollectiveThis is my piece for Copycat Violence Art Collective's current exhibition,
Interiors, now on view at Gristle Art Gallery. Purchasing is available online. Email info@gristletattoo.com for
purchasing. Currently on at <a href="http://www.gristleartgallery.com/" target="_blank">Gristle Art Gallery</a> in Brooklyn NY.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lucid<br />acrylic on cradled wooden panel, 2015<br />8 x 10 inches, 20.3 x 25.5 cm</td></tr>
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<br />Melissa Hartleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09375405044040564415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738621079495632160.post-32842874867081281262015-10-31T11:23:00.002+11:002015-10-31T11:23:19.806+11:00Finding inspirationWent for beautiful local walk down near the harbour yesterday, and found some amazing beautiful plants, especially the erythrinas 'fireman's cap', colour was so rich and intense! Spring is an amazing time of year and so inspiring!<br />
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<br />Melissa Hartleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09375405044040564415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738621079495632160.post-60725146140733767472015-10-15T09:49:00.000+11:002015-10-15T09:49:10.250+11:00L'oiseau bleu for Les Petit Fours exhibition<div class="msg-body inner undoreset" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1444726557046_21368" role="presentation" tabindex="0">
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It's only a week until Les Petit Fours opens at Friends of Leon Gallery in Sydney! Here's my completed work for the show, 'L'oiseau bleu'. <br />
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You can view all of the pieces available at <a href="http://www.friendsofleongallery.com/exhibitions">www.friendsofleongallery.com/exhibitions</a> or for the collectors preview with full details & pricing email or call Gallery Director, Leon: leon@friendsofleon.com<br />
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'Les Petit Fours' International Group Exhibition<br />
Opening Reception: Oct 22, 2015, 6 – 8 pm<br />
Exhibition Dates: Oct 22 – Nov 8, 2015<br />
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'Les Petit Fours' is the successful culmination of an 18 month
collaboration between beautiful.bizarre and Friends of Leon Gallery,
born from a mutual passion for figurative art and portraiture. 'Les
Petit Fours' is a carefully curated exhibition that brings together
works from some of the best Australian and international New
Contemporary artists and showcases the diversity of female figurative
art from around the world. From sublime realism, through graphic and
fashion illustration, to pop surrealism, 'Les Petit Fours' explores our
society's infatuation with the female in art. It is a diverse
cross-section of the New Contemporary aesthetic brought together to
tempt and delight. <br />
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ARTIST LINE UP<br />
Syd Bee | Jana Brike | Young Chun | Rose Freymuth-Frazier | Sonya Fu |
Atsuko Goto | Melissa Hartley | Melissa Haslam | Meghan Howland | Ruben
Ireland | Emma Leonard | Tracy Lewis | Alexandra Manykyan | Pippa
McManus | Gabriel Moreno | Hieu Nguyen | ONEQ | Cate Rangel | Emma
Sheldrake | Kelly Smith | Kazuki Takamatsu | Kelly Thompson | Ania
Tomicka | Henrik Uldalen | David Wells | Kate Zambrano<br />
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acrylic on gessoboard, 2015<br />
34 x 34 cm artwork<br />
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The painting “L’oiseau bleu” was inspired firstly by her love of French
culture and the extravagance of the Rococo period. Prior to painting her
“mood at the time was quite light-hearted so I knew I have to include
the blue bird as a symbol of happiness”. It was only after doing some
research on the blue bird that she came across some of the very first
fairy tales ever written, penned by Madame d’Aulnoy who coined the
phrase ‘contes de fées’. Madame d’Aulnoy wrote a tale titled “L’oiseau
bleu” in 1657 which centres around the main character, beautiful and
kind-hearted Florine. All is done to prevent her from marrying her
Prince Charming who is cruelly turned into a blue bird. Melissa’s
painting “L’oiseau bleu” is a tribute to the tale and the strong hold
love can have over one’s heart. <br />
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<br />Melissa Hartleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09375405044040564415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738621079495632160.post-66763250993367661272015-09-24T13:14:00.001+10:002015-09-24T13:14:42.218+10:00Les Petit Fours group showSo excited about this upcoming exhibition that I will be involved in along with an array of local and international artists. It's in Sydney next month, and the work that I've seen from everyone is amazing!<br />
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I've include a few sneak peeks of my piece below titled, "L'oiseau bleu". Will post the final piece closer to the date, stay tuned! <br />
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<br />Melissa Hartleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09375405044040564415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738621079495632160.post-72305717847391155342015-09-20T12:01:00.001+10:002015-09-20T12:02:26.491+10:00Another studio sale!I'm having another little studio sale in my etsy shop. Theses are all new little pieces I've been doing as experiments with oils and acrylics.<br />
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If you are interested in picking up some affordable art you can find them at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/melissajhartley">www.etsy.com/shop/melissajhartley</a><br />
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<br />Melissa Hartleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09375405044040564415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738621079495632160.post-13910047813007518282015-09-11T09:41:00.000+10:002015-09-11T09:41:57.548+10:00Studio sale!I'm having a studio sale on some original paintings that have made their way back to me.<br />
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<br />Melissa Hartleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09375405044040564415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738621079495632160.post-5303073726803834222015-08-14T12:24:00.000+10:002015-08-14T12:24:37.019+10:00Reflecting, experimenting and listening to Chelsea WolfeI feel like I'm currently in a bit of a transitional state, I've been thinking of new ways to approach my work and experimenting with new ideas. Also decided to just work on some smaller pieces to practice, and finally got my oils out to do a few sketches. <br />
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<br />Melissa Hartleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09375405044040564415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738621079495632160.post-85367053091872541662015-08-08T11:15:00.001+10:002015-08-08T11:15:34.484+10:00Sunny wintery days are making me excited for Spring's arrivalIn awe of the amazing smelling Daphne, painting more pet portraits and starting something new and challenging! More on that soon.<br />
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<br />Melissa Hartleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09375405044040564415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738621079495632160.post-85664517911427563342015-08-02T10:45:00.000+10:002015-08-02T10:45:23.621+10:00Lover's eyesI've had these little frames for quite some time now and was wanting to painting some Lover's eyes. I used 300gsm acid free paper to paint these in Acrylic. The frames have been hand embellished with pearls and a little hand-made tassel. The framed pieces have convex glass and are approximately 12cm x 14cm. <br />
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If you are interested in purchasing you can find these in my etsy shop <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/melissajhartley" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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<b>Here's a little history about Lover's Eye pieces</b><br />
Lovers' eyes were Georgian miniatures, normally watercolour on ivory, depicting the eye or eyes of a spouse, loved one or child. These were usually commissioned for sentimental reasons and were often worn as bracelets, brooches, pendants or rings with richly decorated frames, serving the same emotional need as lockets hiding portraits or locks of hair. They were often very mysterious and cause for scandal and speculation as only the wearer knew the identity of the eye.<br />
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<br />Melissa Hartleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09375405044040564415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738621079495632160.post-15947150689431184312015-07-23T10:29:00.000+10:002015-07-23T10:29:10.664+10:00Upcoming exhibition in Berlin!Excited to be part of this exhibition that is due to start in less than 2 weeks. It's the first time I've shown my work in Europe.<br />
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For details of all the other amazing artist that are involved check out the preview <a href="http://www.19karen.com.au/pain-ting-group-show-berlin/pain-ting-group-show-berlin.php" target="_blank">here</a><br />
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It's about time</div>
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acrylic on gesso board, 2015</div>
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16 x 16 inches, 40 x 40 cm</div>
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so much more I need to do, so many experiments to carry out, all those
ideas I need to explore fully. Time is always playing such a crucial
limiting role.</span></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #999999;"><span id="yiv6075191185yui_3_16_0_1_1429793448446_245271">Still life contrasts with our lives today which are dynamic, moving
and constantly shifting. There is definitely a strange irony in my work.
I’m forced to notice - and hopefully I make the viewer stop and look at
the beauty and complexity of an object. There should always be time for
this in our lives, to take in the beauty that surrounds us.</span></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #999999;"><span id="yiv6075191185yui_3_16_0_1_1429793448446_245270">I’m trying to suspend time, but it is still a reminder of our
mortality, transience, and that things will fade and pass. It starts to
become painfully obvious that time is precious.</span></span></i></div>
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Melissa Hartleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09375405044040564415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738621079495632160.post-40687886516899379832015-07-17T14:05:00.000+10:002015-07-17T14:05:24.682+10:00Beautiful decay and studio still lifeHours of painting, listening to the teachings of Ajahn Brahm, and being a happy hermit!<br />
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<br />Melissa Hartleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09375405044040564415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738621079495632160.post-928993310966230622015-07-09T18:50:00.000+10:002015-07-09T18:50:14.109+10:00Busy bee on wintery daysI've been so focused painting for days now in my studio, I've hardly been outside! Still have a few commissions to plow through. Cold snap is due to come this weekend, so it's probably a good thing I love my studio so much!<br />
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<br />Melissa Hartleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09375405044040564415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738621079495632160.post-34268289166508359302015-07-02T19:20:00.000+10:002015-07-02T19:24:11.411+10:00Hibernating and listening to the classics<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Up to my eyeballs looking at and painting beautiful blooms this week and listening to audiobooks, '<i>Frankenstein'</i>, '<i>Animal Farm</i>' and '<i>The Importance of Being Ernest</i>'.</span></span><br />
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