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Melinda J. Irvine

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learning from monet and the writing life @ Melinda J. Irvine

4 Things Every Writer (actually everybody) Can Learn From Monet

by Melinda J. Irvine14 January 202114 January 2021

Kicking off the 2021 year by sharing some of the writing inspiration I’ve gained from a book of Monet's letters and paintings. Let's get writing.

Art, The Writing Life Art, Claude Monet, Inspiration, Writing
just finished reading the everyday work of art by eric booth

Book Review: The Everyday Work of Art by Eric Booth

by Melinda J. Irvine5 February 201925 February 2019

Imagine finding an award winning book (signed by the author) -- that teaches you how to awaken the extraordinary in your life -- in a second hand book bin for less than $3. ‘The Everyday Work of Art’ by Eric Booth is…

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Art, Reading Art, Book Reviews, Creativity
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Marvin

by Melinda J. Irvine13 December 20181 Comment

a gentle voice speaks his heart in poems and paint A little poem for Marvin and all who speak their heart using a paintbrush. Pictured at Artivism 2.0 Iloilo City -- public art with a social impact.

Art, Little Poems, People, Poetry Art, Poetry
cutout fashionists

Fashionistas

by Melinda J. Irvine10 November 20189 November 20182 Comments

torn by the staples the haughty magazine fashionistas My Uncle Richard created these incredibly beautiful, yet haunting portraits by tearing and collaging pieces of glossy magazines. I found them leaning against a window pane in his house.

Art, Little Poems, Poetry Art, Collage, Poetry
broken leaves on a boardwalk

Painted Gums

by Melinda J. Irvine3 November 2018

street composition afternoon art © 2018 Melinda J. Irvine As I wander the late afternoons I often ponder how the early masters like Yoshimoto, Basho and Buson would haiku and haiga our 21st century landscape.

Art, Poetry, Senryu Art, Murals, Poetry, Senryu
mural of family in a fishing boat

All Stretched Out

by Melinda J. Irvine26 June 201827 June 20182 Comments

inspired art by oceans all stretched out our human community © 2018 Melinda J. Irvine Location: Mandurriao, Iloilo City (Philipppines) This lovely mural is at the Atria in Iloilo City. #sustainable #ourfutureoceans

Art, Little Poems, Poetry, Senryu Art, Murals, Poetry
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A 3 Minute Study in Colour

by Melinda J. Irvine16 January 201818 January 2018

Wet season in the Philippines and you spend weeks covering the whole room in art cut-outs and arranging brightly coloured stuff for photographs.

Découpé, Photo Essay, Poetry Art, Colour, Poetry

Off to Sea

by Melinda J. Irvine7 January 201818 January 20181 Comment

concrete cast boy alive for the ocean winsome © 2017 Melinda J. Irvine Daily Prompt: Winsome I'm part of Post A Day 2018 Location: Banate, Iloilo (Philipppines)

Art, Little Poems, Poetry, Senryu Art, Oceans, Poetry, Senryu

Atmospheric

by Melinda J. Irvine19 November 20172 Comments

women's gowns compete with Christmas lights resplendent to the ceiling © 2017 Melinda J. Irvine Daily Post: Atmospheric I'm part of Post A Day 2017 Location: Jaro, Iloilo City (Philipppines)

Art, Little Poems, Poetry, Senryu Art, Fashion, Poetry, Senryu
painted mural of a man and his pet

Give Way

by Melinda J. Irvine23 September 201723 September 2017

Art on streets of the flavourful city of Sydney. © 2017 Melinda J. Irvine Flavourful I'm part of Post A Day 2017

Art Art, DailyPrompt, Street Art
can you see my little joke
creating my own art from art
cutting up art books late at night
lost inside my art wall
waking up to art everyday
surrounding myself in art
my art lesson
shadows on the art wall
and art lesson every night
art in strange places
the artworks are source of comfort, inspiration and joy
waking up to art every day

The Art Lesson

by Melinda J. Irvine30 September 201610 September 20181 Comment

Swept indoors due to monsoon season and the art wall is appreciated more and more. While the rain is belting down and Jerry is watching another animated movie, the walls are get closer and closer in our little room, but the…

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To engage fully in the work of art, all you really need are the skills you already have. ERIC BOOTH.

About Mel.

Melinda J. Irvine is an Australian writer, designer, and musician living between the Philippines and Australia. Mel is adopted mum to Jerry, a Filipino boy she met while volunteering after Typhoon Yolanda. All the money she earns as a professional writer is used to support Jerry’s recovery — plus help other marginalised kids see their own potential

neXtDRAFT zine # 68.

neXtDRAFT 68. February 2020

Community Giving.

When I'm not writing, designing or playing music, I'm actively building an online learning centre for the kids of Botongon (Philippines). If you'd like to help out, please make a donation via PAYPAL. You'll get a proper tax receipt and regular project updates. More info.
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