Hi, my name is Michelle Melanson and I am a full time artist. I haven't always been though. You see I had surgery on my shoulder, neck and scapular area years ago and we'll it didn't turn out well. Unfortunately I ended up with a myriad of problems. After being told that I would be unable to continue my full time job and active lifestyle, I had to find something to keep me occupied. Dealing with severe chronic pain and the depression that ensued is extremely difficult. My life as I knew it had done a complete 180. I was a very active single mom of two teenage boys and I didn't know how I would ever survive. After almost a year a friend who was trying to cheer me up asked me, "If you could do anything, (within reason), what would you like to do." My reply was, to be an artist. I loved my art classes in college and it was the one thing that I always enjoyed. I was reluctant at first not really having the confidence that I would be any good after being away from it for so long but once I started it has become my lifeline. And the rest is history in the making.
Now my next challenge is to get my art out there for everyone else to enjoy (and to selfishly make me some much needed money) :)
You will notice that I love animals but also enjoy other subjects. I especially enjoy painting people's beloved pets. The look on their faces when they see them is just priceless.
Enough about me, I will be posting some of my work and will continue to keep anyone who is interested up to date on my new work as well.
Thank you for reading about me and I hope you enjoy my work. I welcome your thoughts and comments.
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