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  Meco, Melody Cole Gates   
  DAYTON, OH USA  
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"I value each one of my paintings as though it were a precious stone; Cultivating each one 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 wonderful husband, beautiful kids, family and friends. I also like going bowling, skating, dancing and enjoying a good book or a movie.

Currently, I am attending college to get my degree in Liberal and Fine Arts. My desire is to become a childrens book author and illustrator. My goal is to continue my growth into the artworld and to keep building a good reputation. Also, to make my moma proud- Mattie (1948-1993) P.B.W.Y. She was a great inspiration in my life and her memory still is.

MY BIO:

Creative art has always been a natural desire in my heart. As a young child growing up in Dayton, Ohio, I recieved 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. 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 monies I had saved up and invest a portion of it into starting my career as a full-time professional self- taught 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 (2005), I painted and drew over 60 artworks including figures, abstracts, landscapes, and seascapes in spiritual, inspirational, or thought- provoking scenes. I also created ad illustrations, logos and business cards for small- business clients in Ohio. And specialized in painting pastel family portraits and customizing artwork for residential clients.

Since January 2006, I have been showing and selling my original artwork online. In 2006, I also added my paintings and drawings to 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 uplift, inspire and intrigue the mind through my art... one painting at a time".

Buy my art online at etsy.com, imagekind.com and more... and NOW Ebsqart!

And please remember, "When you can't find the words to say it... Speak From The ART."

Thanks for your interest in my artwork!

Have a Beautiful Day~

Meco, Melody Cole-Gates

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Studio Meco