Melissa L "Melissa Lakey" 🇺🇸Updated 5 months ago
🎨 Meet Melissa Lakey – Rediscovering the Joy of Art Through Friendship and Adventure! 🎨
Get ready to be inspired by Melissa Lakey’s artistic journey! Melissa has been painting and drawing since forever, but it wasn’t until late 2020 that her art really took off. Thanks to the encouragement of her best friend, Natalie Lundeen, their weekly drawing sessions over Zoom sparked something magical. Together, they’ve created a cherished ritual of Tuesday night art, complete with themed drinks, outfits, and a whole lot of laughs. 🍷🧣
Now, Melissa finds inspiration all around her – from her local neighborhood to a quick sketch in a grocery store parking lot. Her work captures those beautifully fleeting moments in life, and she’s passionate about growing her skills and letting her imagination flow freely on the page. ✨
What is your Maker, Artist, or Store name?
- Melissa Lakey
What form of Creative Medium do you use?
- Melissa loves working with sketchbooks, pens, pencils, and various paints, experimenting freely with each tool to capture the charm of everyday scenes.
How would you describe your design style, art, or genre?
- Her style is a blend of whimsy, realism, and imagination! Melissa’s work often reflects quiet, fleeting moments with a warm, inviting feel.
What type of products do you make/offer?
- Melissa’s creations include sketchbook art, on-location illustrations, and larger, polished pieces that bring her vision to life.
Share your Maker Story: How/why did you start?
- After her best friend Natalie suggested a weekly drawing session, Melissa found herself diving deeper into her art. Inspired by other artists like Emma Carlisle, she discovered a love for drawing on location and capturing everyday beauty.
What are your proudest achievements or milestones?
- Melissa’s biggest achievements are the consistency and growth she’s found in her art practice. She now loves sketching on the go and even exploring memory and imagination in her work – two things she’d always wanted to try!
Have you faced any challenges, and how did you overcome them?
- Finding a consistent art practice was a challenge, but with her friend Natalie’s support and the inspiration from other artists, Melissa embraced the joy of regular practice and has grown so much in both skill and confidence.
What are your future plans for being a Maker?
- Melissa is excited to keep experimenting, trying larger works, and evolving her art style. She hopes to dive even deeper into storytelling through her illustrations and share the beauty of her unique perspective with a wider audience.
What tips/advice would you share with other Makers?
- “Explore new places, try different subject matters, and just make art for the fun of it! Find some other artists to draw and paint with – even online – to keep each other inspired and motivated. Sometimes, having someone else there is all you need to get started!”
How can the community connect with you?
- Follow Melissa’s journey and see her beautiful sketches on Instagram or visit her website for more!
Melissa’s story reminds us all of the magic that happens when we let creativity and friendship lead the way. She’s proof that every moment holds inspiration, waiting to be brought to life on the page! 🎨🌟
