I'm finally on Facebook

Well, It took me a while to finally get around to starting a facebook page, and I'm so glad I did. Connecting with friends that I haven't seen or heard from in over 25 years is pretty cool.

I also started a Facebook Fan page, which is also pretty cool. Don't have any fans yet. LOL!

I posted my nifty MiliGirl Fan Page widget in the sidebar here on my blog. I love widgets. Widgets are fun little "thingymajigs" aren't they? Oooops, I just deleted it and I can't seem to get it back. Bummer. I'll see if I can figure out the problem.

Well, for now if you'd like to join my facebook fan page it's called: MiliGirl

I'm finally on Facebook

I Like My Comfort Zone!

Kicking and Screaming!

Boy I tell you I've had some pretty frustrating moment over the last several months. It felt like I was having a few good old-fashioned "5-year-old" temper tantrums.

Many artists are known for having gypsy lifestyles. Always chasing down the art festivals, always on the move. I, on the other hand, happen to prefer the stable studio. Oh, I have done my fair share of art festivals, and traveling for my opening gallery receptions (blah, blah, blah). I do love the part where I get to meet people. I love that part! Oooops, I already said that. It's the packing up, the breaking down, the unpredictable weather, the damage to equipment and artwork, and the late night trips after the shows. That's the part that I don't care for. I guess it boils down to the fact that I don't like the "M" word. -- moving.

The past five years of my life have not only included chasing down art shows, it's also included uprooting my home base (10 times!) Ten times in 5 years! Where is the stability in that! It sucks! That's been much worse than the art festivals.

Then the economy pummels the art industry and I find myself pounding my head, fists, and feet on the pavement screaming, "What Now!" "How do I hang on to my art business?!" "How much more can I take?" Booo Hooo. Right? That's embarrassing to admit. It's not like I'm alone in this -- most people are in the same boat, Melanie.

Soooo..... I finally took a breather and looked up. When I did I realized I was trying to stay in a place that simply didn't exist anymore. We are in the midst of a major change and I needed to either hop on and get creative or get out! And since I'm a die-hard artist to the end -- I decided to hop on.

I may be a slow learner, but I finally get it. Change opens the door for new and exciting things -- that's how I'm choosing to deal with this recession. Watch out people! There's going to be some big changes goin' on round here at MiliGirl.com! Stay tuned!

I Like My Comfort Zone!

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No S#/t...I Won't Quit!
or is it ...Hell No I Won't Go!?!?!

The last nine months "This Artists" has been on the Behemoth Roller Coaster Ride. Both in my personal and professional life I've had to tend to some things that have required my undivided attention. So my priorities were shifted and "blogging" was simply not a top priority.

Then when I was finally able to get back to blogging -- "it" happened. A glitch. Yup, a yucky, dirty, nasty glitch. I tried to publish a new post and got an error message. Talk about frustration. Ugh!

But I'm back now. : ) :o

Sooo . . . Let me re-introduce myself. I'm Melanie. Welcome to the world of "Melanieville"/

Have a look at some of my newest drawings below. I continue with my fascination with the human figure. This time I did a little manipulation of some gorgeous yoga poses.

Tomorrow I hope to find a victim (I mean a willing volunteer) to let me draw her during the 4th Friday Art Walk in Prescott at the Satori Design Studio Gallery. Maybe I'll do a little manipulation of her hair. Could be fun!

"Scorpion Pose - Thistle" by Melanie Banayat



"Pigeon Pose - Bird of Paradise" by Melanie Banayat



"Crane Pose - Flower" by Melanie Banayat

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