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Why I Keep Returning to the Shape of a House
Looking back over decades of making, I've realized that one shape has quietly (and consistently) found its way into my work: the house. From early fiber art to handmade books, House Notes, and my sculptural House Forms, this essay reflects on the thread that has connected them all—and why I continue returning to this enduring symbol of memory, place, and the stories we carry.

Melanie Grant
Jul 194 min read


A Limited Color Palette Makes Your Art BETTER!
The Power of a Limited Color Palette for Artists

Melanie Grant
Aug 12, 20254 min read


Why I Collage: A Journey from Fabric to Paper (and Paint)
From preschool easels to hand-painted collage ephemera, my creative path has always followed joy. Collage lets me explore color, texture, and surprise through found and handmade materials. It’s a medium where fabric meets paper, and intuition meets process—rooted in rhythm, guided by curiosity. And most of all, it brings me joy.

Melanie Grant
Jul 29, 20253 min read


A Place to Pause: The History of Bookmarks and the Art of Pagekeeping
From ancient bookmarks to Victorian silks, we've always marked our place. Today, Page Keepers offer a clever, artful twist—crafted around paper clips to hold your story beautifully in place.

Melanie Grant
Jul 9, 20252 min read
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