MELanin
The Secret of how it Started
Where did I begin? That’s a fantastic question, and the truth is that I genuinely wanted to portray myself in a way that gave me self-assurance and empowerment. Something I could hang on my wall that would make me smile because it boosted my self-esteem and gave me confidence. I wanted to see the person I wanted to be. Someone with gorgeous skin and a great afro.
I aspired to be that !!!
My aunty came over after I finished a sketch and informed me that she loved it and would pay for it. I created a piece of artwork for her, shared it on Snapchat, and invited people to contact me if they were interested in having something similar created for them. As a result, I received praise from relatives and friends who requested that I create a piece of artwork for them. My very first purchase was made in December 2018, and I launched my Instagram account in 2019 to share my artwork and talent.
The phrase “MELanin” , which I use to emphasize my appreciation for black representation, is a mix of my name Melody with the word Melanin.
ARTS & CRAFTS
Knitting & Crochet
Painting & Watercolour
drawing & digital art
The various stages of my creative process are shown here
First
I tried watercolour for the first time with the hair and painted the rest.
This was definitely a draft.
I really loved seeing big afro’s, it is totally shown in this art piece
Second
Second time around I wanted to add words that made me feel good about myself.
I used markers to test out how it would look before actually painting it.
Third
This image is more of a representation of how I actually am.
I really put my personality, energy, and ambition into this work of art. I say this because there are small details about this that I enjoy but no one else will see or notice
There are definitely other variations inbetween this art piece and the second one.
My First Purchased Order
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I’m eager to see what the future holds, and I’m always attempting new things like Digital art, Watercolour, Embroidery, and other crafts.