Comments on: Artist Spotlight part 1: Melanie Testa

By: Lyric Art — new work – melanie testa’s fabric line

Lyric Art — new work – melanie testa’s fabric line — Fri, 23 May 2014 12:32:54 +0000

[…] Melanie Testa has dreamed for years of having her own line of fabric and now she’s done it. She has worked like crazy for the past year and made it happen. Spring Quilt Market just happened. Manufacturers and designers come together and show off their stuff to the quilt shops and Melly needed a whole booth full of stuff made out of her fabric to display. […]

By: Book Review and Giveaway: Dreaming from the Journal Page | Lyric Art

Book Review and Giveaway: Dreaming from the Journal Page | Lyric Art — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 19:09:50 +0000

[…] I know I’m late – it’s been busy. I really didn’t want to throw this last giveaway up without a true and proper book review because Melanie Testa’s book, Dreaming from the Journal Page, is one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen. She is a talented artist and a gentle soul with a rock hard core of strength and resilience that inspires me. I first met her several years ago and you can read my series of interviews with her here. […]

By: karinlisadesigns

karinlisadesigns — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 17:06:29 +0000

I loved reading this.Looking forward to Sat. Class at TQG in VA Bch

By: Shirley Burns

Shirley Burns — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 19:27:03 +0000

I love to see the collaboration between artists – keep up the wonderful inspiration!

By: Carole

Carole — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:23:47 +0000

This has been wonderful… like a visit with you both.
Thank you

By: janice

janice — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:38:07 +0000

Thank you for a lovely interview and introducing me to Melanie.

By: Laura Lea

Laura Lea — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:54:11 +0000

I think I really like this part the best, "If my art isn't good enough, if I didn't hit the 'right' note, then I still have room to grow, to dig deeply into what I am trying to get at. It is sort of zen, when you think of it this way, as though the very thing you strive to do sits, as if a seed, within what you are doing right now. Being an artist is really about fostering that seed, prompting new growth." This quote goes along with your book Lyric where you critique your own work. I think you see the seeds of what you've done as a way to foster new growth too and work to improve and refine yourself. I'm intrigued by Melany's use of numbers in her work. They don't just appear randomly added, they integrate well into her pieces. I'm enjoying rereading these posts! I thought I'd already commented but I guess not. Sometimes I have so much to think about I can't possibly find the words. The chords struck make me reach for my own work and I don't post a response. I am eagery following your collaboration.

By: Linda Robertus

Linda Robertus — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:39:17 +0000

I have your books and Melly's, I follow your blog and Melly's and i think it's great that you two are putting each other in the spotlight!

By: Shirley

Shirley — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:15:55 +0000

Loved the interview and now am thrilled to count Melly as a friend and member of our Journal Study Group.

By: "Rhojo" Baldwin

"Rhojo" Baldwin — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:49:38 +0000

Thanks for this "close up" of Melanie. I enjoyed your questions and look forward to seeing your collaberation on the ATC