Windowsill Chats

Forging a truly creative path, Melanie Stimmell now wants to use her colorful experience to add a fresh new chapter, and help other artists find their success as well.

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Margo is joined by artist, designer, and creative coach, Melanie Stimmel. Melanie spent 20 years as a freelance street painter and muralist and has been awarded top prizes in some of Europe's most prestigious competitions, including the title of Maestra Madonnara (Master Street Painter) in both Italy and Germany. In 2012, Melanie and her husband founded We Talk Chalk, a 3D street painting company. Since its inception, they have created over 900 paintings throughout the world. Melanie more recently discovered Surface Design and just landed her first licensing deal.

Margo and Melanie discuss:

  • Melanie's first post-college career as a Technical Director for South Park (yes, the show!)
  • How she discovered and fell in love with street painting
  • Finding representation
  • Being intentional and having a sound business mind in the world of art
  • How Melanie works with other artists to find balance, productivity, paid work, and more
  • How to create whimsical imagery for any surface
  • And more

Melanie can usually be found in her studio painting at her easel, illustrating on her iPad, or in illustrator creating a new pattern collection. She believes you can create what you love, spread positivity, and inspire beauty in the world.

Connect with Melanie:

https://melaniestimmell.com/

https://www.instagram.com/melaniesvl/

https://www.facebook.com/ArtistMelanieStimmellVanLatum/

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