*Melissa Solley*

Making progress on this piece. I am so excited to see how this develops. Love seeing art created? I’ll be posting more soon! #artistsoninstagram #lovers #kissme #loveartwork #watercolorartwork #mermaidhair #mermaidpainting #deeplove https://www.instagram.com/p/CHZjdl1phfd/?igshid=1w3txi0aconfy

#Inktober #inktober2020 #slippery #prompt12 #inktoberslippery #slipperywhenwet #artistsoninstagram #illustratorsoninstagram #melissasolley Pool time! https://www.instagram.com/p/CGaTm7VJ7Lq/?igshid=ij6trgbe8wlf

I’ve always deeply identified with Sailor Moon, and I seek to emulate her greatest qualities as my own. When asked why I like Sailor Moon, I’ve often said, “She is the embodiment of hope.” #inktober #inktober2020 #inktoberprompts #day10 #inktoberday10 #hope #inktoberhope #sailormoon #prayer #artistsoninstagram #artstagram #melissasolley #illustrationartists #illustrator https://www.instagram.com/p/CGUJB3RJ6eI/?igshid=12btwsi4bg9l9

#inktober #inktober2020 #illustrationartists #illustrator #prompt8 #inktoberteeth #teeth #midastaste Be sure to swipe for a surprise! 🤗 (at Seattle, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGMMQKgpHXt/?igshid=1bjmyv2ez9w6m

#inktober2020 #inktober #day1 #prompt1 #fish #inkdrawing #dailyart #melissa_solley Inktober is here! Here is the piece I completed for yesterday! The prompt: Fish. Inktober is super fun and inspiring. Honestly, this type of art is my wheelhouse. I love lines. I hope to expand and improve this month! Happy creating, people! https://www.instagram.com/p/CF3FSItJhC9/?igshid=1bvrjhrmabh8w

Playing around with some comic ideas. I wonder what story wants to be told 🤔 #comicdrawing #doodlesofinstagram #comicstyle #sketching #creativity #makingarteveryday #illustrationartists #borntodraw #practicepracticepractice https://www.instagram.com/p/CFEFFbepjgs/?igshid=vwbzf6rnlyvk

‪Blue mechanical pencil 😍 I am in love. #bluepencil #Sketching #drawingeveryday #creativeplay #illustrationartists #WorkinProgress #artistoninstagram #instaartist #artists ‬#drawing https://www.instagram.com/p/CFBU27apORq/?igshid=hsp1t95dmt5n

The hands feel like doodling. This lil’ sketch is on a gray 4 x 4 index card. I love having these around. Something about them makes me want to draw all over them. #illustrationartists #sketching #doodling #illustrator #traditionalart #pencildrawing (at Seattle, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/CE25cV2J0JY/?igshid=d2jopmpo2qrq

Created a little Persona 5 fan art to test out watercolor techniques on. I’m eager to play around with this once I’m off for the evening. I really am itching to create a comic too. 🤔 so many ideas... #persona5 #fanart #artexperiment #joker #beneaththemask #futurewatercolor #artist #illustration #illustrator https://www.instagram.com/p/CEpSfH6pCR3/?igshid=1sxjm0epcv0j4

Half gaming (Persona 4), half drawing. I really went on a bit of a hiatus after both school ended and my grandpa died in May. I’ve done lots of stuff but nothing I felt inclined to share yet. I’ve been trying to learn watercolor and the process is of learning is a bit challenging. Oddly enough, I understand gouache a bit better because I can successfully create even washes. Any follow artists find themselves reluctant to “ruin” piece with practicing a medium? I found that my iPad liberated me a bit in that way. Too bad I broke it recently 😭 Usable, but depressing. I’m going to sketch on here and start sharing more of my learning process for playing with new mediums. Let me know what you guys thing! Lots of new things are coming art wise, now that I’m getting set up with my recording/studio space. Please let me knew what you’d love to see! Yes — I still have art challenges to complete. Broken iPad willing 😫 #sketchbook #practice #pencildrawing #learningnewthings #artistproblems #multitasking #persona4golden #melissa_solley #creativeinspiration #wip #findingmyvoiceasanartist #artishappiness #artisbeautiful (at Seattle, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEkDO8Hpb9q/?igshid=492lte4cozj

#sixfanartschallenge #sixcharacters ***Disclaimer*** I don’t support or endorse Jeffree Star (If you’re curious about my personal encounter, let me know and I’ll share). However, my sister (in a troll move) made a request, and I felt compelled to comply! Enjoy @alexandria_burton_ 🤣😭😂 (at Seattle, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/CC0Afv2pTrD/?igshid=1hlqg5lcqrp8b

#sixfanartschallenge #sixcharacters ***Disclaimer*** I don’t support or endorse Jeffree Star (If you’re curious about my personal encounter, let me know and I’ll share). However, my sister (in a troll move) made a request, and I felt compelled to comply! Enjoy @alexandria_burton_ 🤣😭😂 (at Seattle, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/CC0ARJ3pSKx/?igshid=eqci9x41g1dy

I had a discussion with Merlin today. Needless to say, it didn’t go very well. #weirdo #merlin #catlady #catladyproblems #forthelols https://www.instagram.com/p/CCU8kLQJgp5/?igshid=7t3awztcpf9c

Testing watercolor versus gouache. Experimenting with art is the way to improve. Fellow artists, any of you pick up a new medium in isolation? #newmedium #artexperiment #practicemakesperfect #newskills #painting #watercolor #wipart https://www.instagram.com/p/CBPbW5HJGtK/?igshid=1h4iqh1ja9i0c

I have the second piece requested - Aloha Raichu from Pokémon! So cute 💗😭🥰 #sixfanarts #sixcharacters #sixcharacterschallenge #artistsoninstagram #illustrator #melissasolley #aloharaichu #fanartanime #requestedart #pokémon #pokemon (at Seattle, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBH5Ms2JaiF/?igshid=1gpifd1965psc

I did not forget about the challenge! I have been balancing that with my homework. So, I have the first pieces requested - Adam West as Batman! #sixfanarts #sixcharacters #sixcharacterschallenge #artistsoninstagram #illustrator #melissasolley #aloharaichu #fanartanime #requestedart #pokémon #pokemon (at Seattle, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBH5Ms2JaiF/?igshid=ftqn0hrhcn73

#oraclecards #wip #deckdesign #creativeprocess #cardone #eyesclosed #deeplovespirituality #illustratorsontumblr #melissa_solley #aaugrad2020