Hey, I’m Mel!

I make art infused with joy and teach others how to do the same

(even especially if you think you can’t draw!)

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My online courses are beginner friendly and give you the perfect foundation in mindful art and drawing for beginners

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  • "THIS IS A CLASS I'LL WANT TO DO OVER AND OVER AGAIN"

    ★★★★★

    Another super enjoyable class from Mel Rye! I'm a trained graphic designer with many years of artistic practice under my belt, but I've loved working through these low-stress, simple exercises to polish up my skills as well as play and experiment to my heart's desire. It's a sign of a great teacher to design a class that can appeal to people of all different skill ranges. This is a class I'll want to do over and over again to continue playing with these prompts. Thank you!

    Maro B | Drawing Patterns: 14 Days Of Mindful Drawing For Self-Care

  • "FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE I HAD FUN DRAWING."

    ★★★★★

    I was always afraid to draw, to hold a pencil and all my attempts seemed ridiculous and childish. For the first time in my life I had fun drawing. I enjoyed the whole process from warm up to the finishing part. Mel provides valuable advice and guides us through to completion of the project. I recommend this course to all those who think they will never be able to draw. I was one of them until I discovered Mel Rye.

    Zora J | Learn To Draw: A Beginner’s Guide To Sketching Anything!

  • "THANKS SO MUCH FOR OFFERING SOMETHING TRULY FRESH"

    ★★★★★

    This class was so much fun to watch and also offered very unique project ideas. I'm rather obsessed with mindful drawing ( it's my form of meditation too) but never thought to use it in this way. I can't wait to try these techniques out! Mel Rye is an excellent instructor. Thanks so much for offering something truly fresh that will appeal to creators at many different levels.

    Jan C | Abstract Pattern Collages: Mindful Drawing + Intuitive Collage For Self-Care

  • "I GOT SO MUCH OUT OF THIS CLASS"

    ★★★★★

    This was a fantastic class! Mel is a really engaging and clear teacher - she takes us through the technical as well as the creative steps to making animated GIFs in a straightforward and easy to follow manner, even though I was a bit daunted at first - I need not have been. Mel made what could have been quite complex very accessible. I got SO MUCH out of this class, and highly recommend it.



    Shelley S | Adobe Photoshop Basics: 3 Ways To Make A GIF