Hello, I’m Mel, a Midcoast Maine artist, writer, and photographer working from my c. 1800 cottage studio amidst gardens & an old orchard.
I've been a photographer for over 15 years. I also spent many years as a type designer, with work that found its way to Adobe, MGM, and Warner Bros.
Most days begin with my camera in hand, walking the woods and the marshes, on still water in my kayak, forever searching for the fog, those soft gray mornings where everything slows and I can breathe. Or at home, puttering around my gardens, photographing birds and botanicals.
When I'm not out wandering, you’ll find me in my studio, painting or cozied up at my old desk, sorting through photos, editing, or writing. Working predominantly with oils, I'm focused on still life, botanicals, and landscapes, often gathering inspiration for my botanical work from my own gardens.
Over the years, my work has found its way into homes and spaces around the world, in the United States, Germany, Sweden, the UK, France, Italy, and Australia.