Hello, I’m Melinda

For most of my life, I was the caretaker , a devoted mother, a quiet giver, always putting others first. But somewhere along the way, I lost pieces of myself.

Now in my late 40s, I’m rediscovering who I am, not just as a mom, but as a woman, an artist, and a storyteller.

I spent more than two decades raising children, whom I love dearly, holding space for others, and making a home. But as my kids grew older, I found myself asking:

“What’s next for me?”

That question brought me back to art , my first love. Through textured painting, writing, and quiet moments with coffee, brushes, palettes, paint. I found healing, joy, and parts of me I had forgotten.

I created this studio not just to show my art, but to open a door.

A door for other women like me, women navigating midlife, rediscovery, and the quiet but powerful pull of creativity.

Here, I write about motherhood, emotions, aging, and healing through art. I share my paintings, my process, and sometimes my mess. You’re not alone in yours.

Join Me in the Studio

If you’re a woman over 40 looking for meaning, expression, and connection, you’re home.
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This is me in my happy mood : painting, reflecting, and dreaming.

I believe healing happens in color, in stories, and in stillness.
Thank you for being here.

With heart,
Melinda