Melanie Chadwick
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  • Whilst I'm nursing a cold I thought I'd have a little paint in my sketchbook and catch up on podcasts. In particular @andyjpizza's creative peptalk. He's just celebrated a 5 year anniversary which means I've been listening to his stories and creative advice for also 5 years! >>5 years ago I was in a different place to where I am now. I didn't keep sketchbooks, or lead workshops and I had just had my tonsils out and although I was running a creative business, screenprinting products, I was beginning to feel jaded and not where I wanted to be. I desperately needed creative business advice, and so discovering Andy's peptalks was quite literally a Godsend. >> So along with his talks and me investing in a @makeartthatsells course I gradually moved in the direction I wanted to go. In 2017 I stopped screen printing, closed my shop and focussed purely on illustration. I also started filming and uploaded my first vlog in the July on youtube, something which I had thought about for ages but never really had the courage to follow through.I started keeping sketchbooks and returned to my love of drawing. In 2018 I began running workshops and led my first sketchwalk in #porthleven that summer. >>Today I know what licensing is, I understand illustration markets and contracts and have worked with clients from all over the world. I've discovered a wonderul supportive creative community online via IG, youtube and even met and spoken to these people IRL. Over the last 2 years I've led workshops in gardens, coffee shops, plant shops, a private quay, a manor, harbours, hopefully inspiring all to sketch. I feel so much more connected to my community and the place I live in. I hadn't intended to write an essay but I guess if I stop and think about where I was and where I am now I am thankful for all the input I've had from people both consciously and subconsciously and if you're still reading, thankyou. ××× I found one of @greenweddingshoes fall flower posts circa 2014 and it inspired me to do an autumn flower double page spread. I really like the darker background, especially with the subtle colour changes, it's not my usual way but I like how it looks- textured and sketchy.
  • Fondly remembering childhood food memories for @theydrawandcook latest recipe challenge- my dad's Manchester Tart. My dad was the cook in our house growing up, always a home cooked meal each evening, I don't think I knew about take-aways until I left home! Puddings were served on Saturday evenings and Sunday lunchtimes either rice pudding or apple crumble and then every now and again as a treat Manchester Tart. Christmas and New Year was the other time of year when dad went into hyper-baking mode serving Sherry Trifle, Apple whip, Plum tart, Lemon cheesecake and Raspberry fool! What are your childhood food memories? Are they sweet or savoury dishes? ×××× #theydrawandcook #wip #brushlettering #blackandwhite #brushpen #illustratoroninstagram #manchestertart #foodmagazine #foodillustrated #sketch #foodillustrated #recipebook #authorillustrator #illustratedrecipe #editorial #artchallenge #inktime #inktober #inkygoodness #inkpen #inky
  • Although I like to start and finish my sketches all on location sometimes it's just not possible. This one I started on Monday just before running a workshop in Coverack and simply didn't have time to capture it all. So I did a quick line sketch, took a photo (see 2nd pic) and made a mental note of the colours. I came back to it yesterday evening and for around 15 minutes relaxed and coloured. It was pretty nice actually, just sitting on the sofa and working from memory. I used a combo of @royaltalensuk ecoline brushpens and watercolour pencils from @arteza.co.uk. I wanted the colours to be bright and zingy rather than muted and these definitely did that. ××××× #artistillustrator #artpages #artistpages #sketchbook #sketchpages #urbansketching #coverack #cornwall #creativecornwall #walktosee #drawtosee #ecolinebrushmarker #royaltalens #artpractice #dailydrawings #drawinglandscape #watercolour_daily #arteza #autumnvibes #autumn #findyourflow #flow
  • What a lovely group to workshop with today in Coverack #coverackartsociety at #lambeagehall. We looked at keeping a creative sketchbook, ideas and way to fill it with a range of practical take-aways. Our subjects ranged from coffee cups, seashells, herbs and spices, to portraits, food and buildings. We even drew in the rain (@helenstephenslion you'd be proud). We used a range of mediums too including @royaltalensuk ecoline brushpens, @derwentartofficial intense pencils, @arteza.co.uk watercolour pencils, @seawhiteofbrighton sketchpads, #fineliners, #sailorfountain pens, and my DIY watercolour tins. Lots of fun and laughter especially when drawing each other! #portraitparty Hopefully inspired this group to go forth and sketch. ×××× #sketchbook #sketchclass #artclass #artistillustrator #illustration_daily #drawtosee #walktosee #coverack #sketchworkshop #artgroup #artsociety #urbansketching #sketchpages #drawingpeople #peopledrawing #sketchskool #artclub #artbeforebreakfast #createarteveryday #artclass #sketchbookclub
  • Our next #drinkanddraw is this Saturday 12th October @colroger_deli 10-11am. Our subjects will be seasonal -squashes, pumpkins and conkers and we'll be using fineliners to create some inky pieces. Why not join us for a creative hour of drawing? £5 with 10% off all drinks, use of artist materials and chance to switch off. Be lovely to see you. Book online at www.melaniechadwick.co.uk ×××× #colrogerdeli #fineliners #inktober #pumpkins #squash #inky #mullion #thingstodo #artistillustrator #illustratorsoninstagram #artclass #artclub #drawtosee #inktime #autumnalvibes #autumnal #drawinginspiration #drawingpractice #inkchallenge #inksketch #inkpen #inky #sketchskool #stilllife #inktoberchallenge #theydrawandcook #inktober2019 #dailydrawing #crosshatch

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