Collage of Melanie Biehle’s studio, abstract paintings, Paris rooftops, coastal views, and travel photography.

Artist’s Journal

This is my artist journal — a living archive of projects, placements, studio work, and the places that shape my paintings.

Here you’ll find hospitality and licensing projects, featured collections, and the travels that continue to influence my work.

Notes From The Studio is an occasional letter for collectors about new work and what’s unfolding inside the studio.

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When My Paintings Met Greece

Two paintings inspired by France revealed something unexpected after a trip to Greece. A reflection on art, memory, and recognition.

7/19/24 7/19/24

Inspired by Travel: Paris and the Art of Observation

How travel through Paris continues to shape my artwork, from rooftop views and architecture to the quiet details I carry back into the studio.

8/7/23 8/7/23

From California to Canvas: How My Love for the West Coast Shapes My Art

Discover how California’s serene landscapes and coastal energy influence my abstract art. Explore my artistic journey and the calming essence of the West Coast in my work.

5/17/23 5/17/23

New Art, A Trip to Los Angeles, and How My Mindset Shifted

How a trip to Los Angeles and a shift in mindset inspired new art. Learn how embracing spontaneity and self-reflection led to personal growth and creative breakthroughs.

4/12/23 4/12/23

Travel Journal: The Maui Experience That Continues to Inspire My Art

Read excerpts from my travel journal and explore how the essence of Maui continues to influence my abstract paintings. Commission your own custom artwork inspired by the beauty of the island.

9/16/22 9/16/22

Simple Pleasures Abstract Landscape Collaboration with Casa di LaValle

Explore the Simple Pleasures, an abstract painting collaboration between me and Casa di LaValle. Inspired by the beauty of Tuscany and the warm color palette of handmade Italian splatterware, this serene collection evokes moments of calm and the essence of slow living.

9/12/22 9/12/22

Mood Board Monday: Traveling Through Tuscany

Join me for a Mood Board Monday inspired by Tuscany, as I preview my upcoming painting collection, Simple Pleasures. This collaboration with interior stylist Cassandra LaValle brings a fresh, serene vibe to your space.

3/30/22 3/30/22

Aerial Views and Bravery: How Travel Inspires My Abstract Art

Discover how aerial views and patterns from airplane windows inspire my abstract paintings. This story celebrates bravery, freedom, and the art of seeing the world from above.

3/21/22 3/21/22

Outer Banks Inspiration: Abstract Seascapes and Coastal Memories

How a summer trip to the Outer Banks, North Carolina, inspired three new abstract seascape paintings. Explore the connection between coastal beauty, creative renewal, and the artistic process.

12/4/21 12/4/21

Joan Mitchell Retrospective: Reflections on Color, Nature, and Artistic Solitude

Explore the transformative art of Joan Mitchell through reflections on her SFMoMA retrospective. Learn about her connection to nature, color, and artistic solitude, along with insights on how her legacy inspires contemporary abstract art.