Melinda Wellsandt

I have been making "pretty things" since I was about 3 years old, painting the gravel from our driveway with watercolors and peddling my treasures around the block to our neighbors. In the years that have passed I believe my work has become somewhat more refined and sophisticated, but I have retained my 3-year-old sense of joy and delight in the creation of these pieces.

My current work uses functional glass as a surface to explore. The process includes use of a sandblaster to carve, and permanent paints, enamels (and other assorted mixed media) to render my original drawings, photos, and paintings in a very unique and clearly "high touch" way.

I am filled with joy and gratitude that I get to call this my job, and I hope you will enjoy it as much as I enjoyed making it!