https://www.melissamannbeanartwork.com/new-blog daily 0.75 2023-10-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55328046e4b0f265ff2288fa/1621527346912-GCWITXF6FGUBI2ATXGY7/MMB.ARTWORK+LOGO.jpg Blog https://www.melissamannbeanartwork.com/new-blog/2023/10/17/artist-in-residency-kentucky-foundation-for-women-and-loretto-motherhouse-2023 monthly 0.5 2023-10-18 https://www.melissamannbeanartwork.com/new-blog/2023/8/19/upcoming-shows monthly 0.5 2023-08-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55328046e4b0f265ff2288fa/52314518-fdb1-43f4-945f-983cb3fecd40/Booth2023.jpg Blog - Upcoming Shows and Plans 2023 - Make it stand out My booth is ever- changing… stay tuned! My son and I set this up inside my studio for an application to a show. We time ourselves each show to see how long it takes, 6 minutes is the record so far. Put those kiddos to work, artists! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55328046e4b0f265ff2288fa/0ffcb940-91b2-48d5-9456-452f26eac57e/614CB26C-D263-4E99-8787-F7F29CB5605D.jpeg Blog - Upcoming Shows and Plans 2023 - Make it stand out I can usually be found in the back of my booth or talking to other artists and customers right around the space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55328046e4b0f265ff2288fa/11259dbf-3603-4e64-9737-a0e50713a330/919F74DA-1BB8-44B7-9776-E08B36E48218.jpeg Blog - Upcoming Shows and Plans 2023 - Make it stand out One wall of my booth at Art in the Pass in Pass Christian, Mississippi (close to NOLA so we made it into a spring break trip) in April 2023. It was so windy where I was located, but the beach behind me was a great view. People in Pass Christian are some of the most hospitable folks! https://www.melissamannbeanartwork.com/new-blog/2023/8/19/new-prints monthly 0.5 2023-08-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55328046e4b0f265ff2288fa/1692153323511-BUNVF6AYUEELDALYQTR3/Barn+Quilt+20x20+canvas+2023.jpg Blog - New Prints! - Make it stand out Original work copyright Melissa Mann Bean, 2023. Barn Quilt. Mixed media on 20” x 20” canvas. Print is reduced to 12” x 12” ready to frame. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55328046e4b0f265ff2288fa/1692152403194-WA5Y0TVLVOFUW3GETFK0/RETURNING+HOME+16x20Canvas+2023.jpg Blog - New Prints! - Make it stand out Original work copyright Melissa Mann Bean, 2023. Returning Home. Mixed media on 16” x 20” canvas. Print is reduced to 11” x 14” ready to frame. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55328046e4b0f265ff2288fa/1692153479008-KEQQQWOU7DBL4JASGMFB/CosmosFieldsInHeaven20x20.2023.jpg Blog - New Prints! - Make it stand out Original work copyright Melissa Mann Bean, 2023. Cosmos Fields in Heaven. Mixed media on 20” x 20” canvas. Print is reduced to 12” x 12” ready to frame. https://www.melissamannbeanartwork.com/new-blog/2023/7/18/on-the-creative-block monthly 0.5 2023-07-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55328046e4b0f265ff2288fa/76023b2c-a313-49e8-a30a-f12beccf358c/ON+THE+CREATIVE+BLOCK+LOGO+handwritten.JPG Blog - ON the Creative Block Workshop - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.melissamannbeanartwork.com/new-blog/2023/3/18/studio-space-2023-and-new-work monthly 0.5 2023-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55328046e4b0f265ff2288fa/8b6e45db-bc3b-4fa5-bffa-17fc6431ce64/REST20x20.jpg Blog - Studio Space, 2023 and New Work! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.melissamannbeanartwork.com/new-blog/2022/9/20/booths-and-commissions monthly 0.5 2022-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55328046e4b0f265ff2288fa/372854d4-727b-4cc0-a548-752b6c4481be/Cards.jpg Blog - Booths and commissions - Want to say I love you with a greeting card? 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We all pitched in to create a small canvas to remember the times we shared during the pandemic… even our dog had a paw in it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55328046e4b0f265ff2288fa/2fa42411-f823-4883-915e-6f7f82a9649b/Words+of+Art+Book+Printed.jpg Blog - New adventures in 2022: The Art of Tidy and still doing artwork! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55328046e4b0f265ff2288fa/db8519fd-488c-47b7-81b5-82b7d76072cf/The+Art+of+Tidy+LOGO+2022.jpg Blog - New adventures in 2022: The Art of Tidy and still doing artwork! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.melissamannbeanartwork.com/new-blog/2021/5/20/a-book-a-grant-and-more-opportunities- monthly 0.5 2021-05-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55328046e4b0f265ff2288fa/1621526841479-ZJ163X0RQVAJ0P8HFCDZ/IMG_2299.JPG Blog - A book, a grant and more opportunities ... - Make it stand out Closeup of a page in the book. I have illustrated all the images with watercolor, graphite and marker. 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This little guy got a bit distracted by a truck driving down the street behind me. Many times you won't get the smileys from everyone. And that's okay! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55328046e4b0f265ff2288fa/1457562014559-RWUMN4E8ZWJRHVL6U2GU/image-asset.jpeg Blog - From the other side of the lens – family portraits :: a 3-part series PARTS TWO AND THREE One day we will get one without the tears … this is one of the funniest times. Real life, people. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55328046e4b0f265ff2288fa/1457561736197-DY5NG8HC06JZT7AGDOJB/image-asset.jpeg Blog - From the other side of the lens – family portraits :: a 3-part series PARTS TWO AND THREE They had a super cute pose and in two seconds, he decided he didn't like his shoe. It made for a really cute reaction shot - this is more of real life things that happen. Keep these images, these faces say it all about parenting littles. https://www.melissamannbeanartwork.com/new-blog/2015/11/4/from-the-other-side-of-the-lens monthly 0.5 2015-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55328046e4b0f265ff2288fa/1447443703455-BPUO8G0DE85ZQVQ4A16V/image-asset.jpeg Blog - From the other side of the lens – family portraits :: a 3-part series Think about lighting and certain times of day are the best. You won't always be able to schedule at those times, but think differently than just in a field with weeds or at a park. Simple sunsetting shots can make a gorgeous image. You just have to think ahead. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55328046e4b0f265ff2288fa/1447443066878-8G9XZR5RCLCGWL611AWS/image-asset.jpeg Blog - From the other side of the lens – family portraits :: a 3-part series Jean Ann and I always work together to come up with fun Christmas cards. This year's session included time at the barn where her horse is boarded. But, I won't show you the images we got for their card (I love surprises!). They are one of the best families that I work with and I love seeing them every time we do a session. In the past we've done studio stuff and also shots in their backyard and at a park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55328046e4b0f265ff2288fa/1447179063668-U9HAYX5OY2EK1SP90P3L/image-asset.jpeg Blog - From the other side of the lens – family portraits :: a 3-part series This was the first shot I texted to my girlfriends. One responded that I would look like a rockstar and the guys, well, more like my back up singers. Maybe not in those words, so I changed this to a navy jacket. Subtle changes do make a difference! And only ask your honest friends, your mom will either tear it all down or she'll think you look great … but not so much. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55328046e4b0f265ff2288fa/1447178903033-F1NB2EB0K1291BFGJNUM/image-asset.jpeg Blog - From the other side of the lens – family portraits :: a 3-part series This is his "I'm a serious songwriter" look. Not for family portraits, son. Please. : ) https://www.melissamannbeanartwork.com/new-blog/2015/10/13/two-week-retreat-to-this-old-house monthly 0.5 2015-10-13 https://www.melissamannbeanartwork.com/new-blog/2015/9/1/makeup-artist-amelia-mallard-faulkner monthly 0.5 2015-10-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55328046e4b0f265ff2288fa/1443716938011-DEUS87IGNAAZ8GCVENUK/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Makeup Artist Amelia Mallard Faulkner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55328046e4b0f265ff2288fa/1443709699108-S3UCNDEGO9GFDYP6V95S/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Makeup Artist Amelia Mallard Faulkner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55328046e4b0f265ff2288fa/1443712715615-T1U50Z2DI5VYDTEG8LBO/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Makeup Artist Amelia Mallard Faulkner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55328046e4b0f265ff2288fa/1443709787947-PBFVXCP3XTIIWJZVV36T/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Makeup Artist Amelia Mallard Faulkner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55328046e4b0f265ff2288fa/1443709604699-2VPL2MONAEAGB7Z75UFA/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Makeup Artist Amelia Mallard Faulkner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55328046e4b0f265ff2288fa/1443710384628-M1ORKHYFO6I7LUQ4CIO5/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Makeup Artist Amelia Mallard Faulkner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55328046e4b0f265ff2288fa/1443715544466-8F39RZ7P07N800F5F64G/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Makeup Artist Amelia Mallard Faulkner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55328046e4b0f265ff2288fa/1443709346045-7RGY4NEBRR5V8SO4KVAQ/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Makeup Artist Amelia Mallard Faulkner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55328046e4b0f265ff2288fa/1443710865377-92INIIN286IC94FTUD4S/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Makeup Artist Amelia Mallard Faulkner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55328046e4b0f265ff2288fa/1443709485100-3HVVTZQKXMDZO3V9KUR7/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Makeup Artist Amelia Mallard Faulkner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55328046e4b0f265ff2288fa/1443715184460-0Q725J7X3X9VGJYLVOSP/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Makeup Artist Amelia Mallard Faulkner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55328046e4b0f265ff2288fa/1443710064290-C8YBVA41RW92IMOYOBCH/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Makeup Artist Amelia Mallard Faulkner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55328046e4b0f265ff2288fa/1443710549123-2G8F3AB8DYTEYM3L2UFS/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Makeup Artist Amelia Mallard Faulkner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55328046e4b0f265ff2288fa/1443709250027-C021FK3VZO26LF1OIKC4/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Makeup Artist Amelia Mallard Faulkner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55328046e4b0f265ff2288fa/1443710462660-YDZHVAEH2J1DEQNK8Q6E/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Makeup Artist Amelia Mallard Faulkner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55328046e4b0f265ff2288fa/1443715842767-1VLE8HTM8ZHMY6FCVTKH/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Makeup Artist Amelia Mallard Faulkner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55328046e4b0f265ff2288fa/1443716815250-XL67AH23T9YHG6QXA24J/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Makeup Artist Amelia Mallard Faulkner https://www.melissamannbeanartwork.com/new-blog/2015/9/17/calling-all-image-hoarders-yes-that-means-you- monthly 0.5 2015-09-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55328046e4b0f265ff2288fa/1442496444154-WNCAMUR03ZXXCC9QMA6H/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Calling all image hoarders ... yes, that means you ... I have no idea why I took this picture of my tea kettle. Maybe it was to write a blog one day on slowing down to brew a cup of tea and delete bad pictures? Okay, done. Gone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55328046e4b0f265ff2288fa/1442497588999-AX0NCQRGUV51RLDGFD5G/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Calling all image hoarders ... yes, that means you ... This is an okay image, but I took it because of the flooding of the Ohio. Along with about 10 more pictures. So this one goes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55328046e4b0f265ff2288fa/1442496093999-WMTJ6BJNXX5HS24YT02L/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Calling all image hoarders ... yes, that means you ... Example number one:: a potty. I was having a yard sale. The potty is long gone. WHY DID I KEEP THIS PICTURE OF A POTTY? It's going to the trash. Please, do this for your sanity and someone's sanity one day. GET RID OF THE POTTY PICTURE so they don't have to look through them all! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55328046e4b0f265ff2288fa/1442497888528-EC40QPFELS5GEIAMNSVF/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Calling all image hoarders ... yes, that means you ... This one stays. Simply because we went for a walk down by the river and it was flooded...and Aiden didn't get to play on the playground. But it's in a folder called Personal Photographs/date/OhioRiverFlood15. And that's the only one that I'm keeping. If I wanted to send the other nine to the UofL archive, that is fine, but there's no need for me to keep these. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55328046e4b0f265ff2288fa/1442496527613-FHMM3J3ZP2685A3PQ6F3/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Calling all image hoarders ... yes, that means you ... We spared a baby bunny from the dogs, but the bunny is now probably having bunnies of its own. Delete. (And just for the record, I had THREE of these images... ) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55328046e4b0f265ff2288fa/1442497711417-AKXIJMP5OOOCWLYX3O31/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Calling all image hoarders ... yes, that means you ... And honestly, unless you're a food photographer or a farmer, you MUST delete the food pictures. This doesn't even look good. I wonder why I even shot this? https://www.melissamannbeanartwork.com/new-blog/2015/9/9/come-experience-kentucky-next-week-bardstown-will-be-booming-during-the-kentucky-bourbon-festival monthly 0.5 2015-09-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55328046e4b0f265ff2288fa/1441824038450-TFVA5GFFLQH55F85Z5OR/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Come experience Kentucky next week! Bardstown will be booming during the Kentucky Bourbon Festival https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55328046e4b0f265ff2288fa/1441824097217-R77RD8QNAU78U4391AH8/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Come experience Kentucky next week! Bardstown will be booming during the Kentucky Bourbon Festival https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55328046e4b0f265ff2288fa/1441824318668-YQYSKFLLVOZ7UTNKTSCT/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Come experience Kentucky next week! Bardstown will be booming during the Kentucky Bourbon Festival Cigars and Jazz was a delightful evening https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55328046e4b0f265ff2288fa/1441824488787-YVBV2JHKGM7PGYXDZT13/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Come experience Kentucky next week! Bardstown will be booming during the Kentucky Bourbon Festival The Great Barrel Race is a good time to see the distilleries show off their muscle. The barrels each weigh 500 pounds! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55328046e4b0f265ff2288fa/1441823915396-6AR2T8HQ78O7XE6AT632/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Come experience Kentucky next week! Bardstown will be booming during the Kentucky Bourbon Festival Aaron Kiser, an Owensboro painter, was commissioned to paint live during the Hall of Fame Luncheon. Congratulations to Maker's Mark! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55328046e4b0f265ff2288fa/1441824719628-K6D7Y9EKFE73JE72NB5J/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Come experience Kentucky next week! Bardstown will be booming during the Kentucky Bourbon Festival https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55328046e4b0f265ff2288fa/1441824534026-LBOIARU4BS5SVLNWY454/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Come experience Kentucky next week! Bardstown will be booming during the Kentucky Bourbon Festival The Great Tasting and Gala is a crowd pleaser and a time to get nicely dressed and go out on the town. The food, drinks and dancing makes for a very fun evening. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55328046e4b0f265ff2288fa/1441824684684-LC6DQAB68B9462Q9UOMP/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Come experience Kentucky next week! 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Bardstown will be booming during the Kentucky Bourbon Festival Chef John Varanese serves up some great menu items all infused with Jim Beam bourbons. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55328046e4b0f265ff2288fa/1441824353244-3DV2AJTPJPG92WL3W53O/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Come experience Kentucky next week! Bardstown will be booming during the Kentucky Bourbon Festival https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55328046e4b0f265ff2288fa/1441823834296-WN5GRQORFJSXRIMM65ED/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Come experience Kentucky next week! Bardstown will be booming during the Kentucky Bourbon Festival https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55328046e4b0f265ff2288fa/1441826015561-LTCLY782IKUM7JCKKBEJ/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Come experience Kentucky next week! 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