"I value each one of my paintings as though they were precious stones; Cultivating every expression from natural instinct. Every brush stroke brings me closer to one distinct treasure. Although, there are many "precious stones", isn't there always one, which glare is just a little bit brighter? My dream is for the world to see my treasure and behold it a natural beauty."
Besides art, I love to write short stories, poems and spending quality time with my family. I also like going bowling, skating and enjoying a good book or a movie.
MY BIO:
Creative art has always been a natural desire in my heart. As a young child growing up in Dayton, Ohio, I received lots of positive feedback and accolades for my young raw "artistic" talent.
After highschool, I kept up drawing as a favorite pastime. Eventually, I planned to go to college and pursue a career as a commercial artist or fashion illustrator. But instead, I found myself doing various jobs around the city. For 15 years, I chose to set my art aside, in order to feed my family and pay the bills.
In December 2004, a month before my 33rd birthday, I decided that I could not wait any longer... I felt it was now time for me to live my dream... my passion... -Especially, since job hours were scarce and my kids were older and all in school. I decided to use what little money I had saved up and invest a portion of it into starting my career as a self- taught, full-time professional artist.
My first painting was a portrait of my children titled, "Fours Company", the next, was a portrait of my son's titled, "Bubby and Me". Over that year, I painted and drew over 60 artworks including figures, abstracts, landscapes, and seascapes in spiritual, inspirational, or thought provoking subjects. Also, I'd created ad illustrations, logos and business cards for small- business clients, in Ohio and customized works of art for my clients to display in their homes.
Today, I believe my artwork has evolved in compostion, color and character. Still I try to interpret my raw artfelt expressions to you as best as I can.
Since January 2006, I have been showing and selling my original artwork on Ebay and Ebsqart and the response has really been great! Knowing that my work is being appreciated and inspiring others makes me feel that I have accomplished what I was going after, "...to captivate the eye and intrigue the mind... one painting at a time".
Thank You for your interest in my Artwork!
Hope you enjoy the view!
Melody Cole- Gates (MECO), The Passionate Artist
