Author Archives: Melissa
San Antón: A Little History
At the heart of the Camino de Santiago is the meseta, the high flat plain of northern Spain, and at the heart of the meseta sits the village of Castrojeriz. Just before you reach the village, the Camino passes through … Continue reading
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The Gyre
This is an idea I’ve entertained for quite some time: a print series about the Pacific Gyre and the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. To put it briefly, a whole lot of the stuff we throw out, especially plastics, winds up … Continue reading
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Catching Up
More days, more drawings. It’s a lot easier to make drawings than to upload them, especially since I go old-school and use a camera, not a phone, to take pictures of my drawings. Oops! I forgot to take a picture … Continue reading
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A Quick Sketch
The sketch for April 5, a quick drawing at a cafe. Now that I’m into this project, I’m itching to dig into a larger and more detailed drawing. After the weekend, I hope!!!
Two Days in One
Ah yes– sometimes it’s hard to keep up with your planned schedule. This week is turning out to be a bit hectic – art fair! print show! classroom presentation! dentist! baseball game! taxes! – and while I’m keeping up with … Continue reading
Plastic Does not Belong in Whales
Today’s drawing was done first thing in the morning, while I was drinking coffee. I had read the news last night that huge amounts of plastic were found in the stomachs of the 13 sperm whales who beached themselves in … Continue reading
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