Melissa Ayr - Artist

“Chaos” unleashed from the Ayr Vault!

2012-01-16T23:23:00.000-08:00

Melissa Ayr unleashes “Chaos” into the New Year of 2012. Pulled from the Ayr vault, this painting borrows from the embodiment of confusion and disorder that represents our current state of affairs. With passive betrayal and irrational exuberance behind us “Chaos” is a beacon of color that shows the future the path towards organization. This oil original was created out of the raw emotion and exacerbation of our political offering. Showcased for the first time this unique work from the Fire Rainbow Series scores the beginning of the Ayr signature style.

To learn more about the artist or this available painting please contact Ayr Art.

Melissa Ayr - Ayr Wear

2010-12-13T23:38:00.000-08:00

RUINART SELECTS TEN ARTISTS FOR EXHIBITION AT THE BETSY HOTEL SOUTH BEACH

2010-11-29T13:56:00.000-08:00

RUINART SELECTS TEN ARTISTS FOR EXHIBITION AT THE BETSY HOTEL SOUTH BEACH

The Gift of Light

2010-11-06T06:01:00.001-07:00

If you Carry the Gift of LIGHT. Now is the Time to let it SHINE and EMBRACE Others with WHO YOU ARE. These MEN are ALL Wonderful Talented Artist who have put many hours into their Passion. Making it seems EFFORTLESS. No one IS the ONE. WE are ALL CONNECTED!!!! Join the VIBRATION!!!!

Melissa Ayr
http://www.Melissaayr.com

Ow! - Dizzy Gillespie/James Moody/Gene Harris/Ray Brown/Grady Tate

2010-11-06T06:01:00.000-07:00

James Moody - Moody's Mood

2010-11-06T05:48:00.000-07:00

Contemporary Artist Melissa Ayr Paints a Baby Grand Piano

2010-09-27T22:44:00.000-07:00

Ayr Art Transformation Tour - a Toast of Dallas and a gift of Music

2010-08-31T17:27:00.000-07:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Ayr Art Transformation Tour - a Toast of Dallas and a gift of Music

DALLAS, TX August 31, 2010 — Saturday August 21^st, signaled both the start of the Ayr Art Transformation Tour and the rise of contemporary abstract artist Melissa Ayr. The tour is a solo art exhibition featuring new and existing works of art created by painter Melissa Ayr. The tour also raises awareness and funding for the Book Bank Foundation to continue promoting literacy and community programs.

The Dallas event on August 21^st was a special night as the evening was also the unveiling of a painting created exclusively for Champagne Ruinart, a brand of Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessey Group. Featured at the Event was a special toast of Champagne Ruinart to unveil the new painting by Melissa Ayr titled “Be Ruinart.” Melissa Ayr has been selected and will be represented by Ruinart at Art Basel in Miami later this year.

Melissa Ayr shared thoughts about her latest painting “Be Ruinart” and was able to reach many with her personal story of transformation. As a child Melissa was in a severe automobile accident, fell into a coma and had a near death experience. When she awoke from her coma she was told she could never walk again, could never go to college, could never have children and could never hold a job. Melissa has overcome all of these. Melissa’s drive is model of courage and determination and through her personal trials was able to find art and creativity as her outlet for self expression.

The Founder of the Book Bank Foundation, Glenn Toby spoke about his own transformation of living on the streets of New York as a child to reaching a level of huge success. He is a thriving celebrity/sports agent who has focused the non-profit organization he founded to provide over 100,000 hours of community service across the United States.

The Ayr Art event was held at the Piano Gallery in Dallas which showcases world class pianos. Concert Pianist Elida Dakoli performed a lively set of songs showcasing her talent and skill as one of the best pianists in Texas. Owner Bob Rosenthal stated “It truly was a wonderful event (you can always tell the success of an event by how late the guests stay), and for the most part, they did not want to leave.”

At the end of the evening, Bob Rosenthal made an announcement that brought tears of joy to both Melissa Ayr and Glenn Toby. The evening ended with an amazing surprise donation of a Grand Piano from the Piano Gallery to be painted by Artist Melissa Ayr. Once the Piano is painted, the Piano artwork will then be auctioned off to benefit the Book Bank Foundation.

The evening was a sponsored by Champagne Ruinart, Chopin Vodka, Piano Gallery and Dallas Central Market. The Tour will continue onto Los Angeles, San Francisco and end in New York City on December 11th.

To find out more about the Ayr Art Transformation Tour and artist Melissa Ayr visit http://www.melissaayr.com.

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About Artist Melissa Ayr:

Melissa Ayr’s mission is simple; create with passion, open the World’s mind to creativity and become the highest valued female artist of our time. Melissa offers high end fine art using hand crafted custom made canvas, the finest quality paint and artist talent to make every original painting unique. Melissa sells original abstract paintings in oil, acrylic and mixed media and keeps her indelible oath to grow her brand, maintain value and hold true to the trust that many collectors have placed in her. http://www.melissaayr.com

About The Book Bank Foundation:

The Book Bank Foundation is a national organization that is dedicated to creating solutions for individuals that lack the educational and/or socio-economical resources required to function in society. http://www.thebbf.org/

Art&Seek | Ayr Art Transformation Tour - Dallas, Piano Gallery

2010-08-08T17:15:00.000-07:00

Art&Seek | Ayr Art Transformation Tour - Dallas, Piano Gallery

What does Peace mean to you?

2010-07-19T12:43:00.000-07:00

I am working with the United Nations on a Global Peace Art Project- Mandalas Sacred Art.
The Mandala's created would go into a book.
Titled: What does Peace mean to you?
For the United Nations. Proceeds from the sale of the book would go back to the UN for funding Global Peace.

Question Asked (when creating your image): What does Peace Mean To You?
On back in pencil write: First Name, Age, Where Created- Country, When- Date, Affect- What did you feel when you created this image? Story, Does your Image have a story? Name of Image

Example: Melissa, 38, USA, Hope, My Hope is that Peace is Actualized during my life time Globally, Peace World Wide
Materials needed:1 sheet- 11x14 white computer paper, colored pencils, black circle on paper
(Circle 7 inch diameter)

Directions to Create Mandala: Sit with Materials and think about question being asked? Then take your time and begin drawing. This is non judgmental. Anything that you create is okay. No one way is correct. Every ones art will be different and that is Okay.

We are gathering Mandala Images from all over the world from all different ages.
Using:The Same Material. Asking the Same Question and Receiving: Different Images from Different People all over the world. The name of Each Country will be used who contributed to the final book. What does Peace Mean to You? to help fund the United Nations Global Peace Project

Could this be something that you could help with?

Release Form:

Mandala Art Work

What does Peace Mean to you?

All of the material used will be the same.

The Question Asked to create art work will be the same.

Art work will Vary from person to person.

Consent to Exhibit and or to Publicize Art Work

I hereby authorize Mrs. Ayr and Mrs. Woolf, to photograph, film, videotape, photocopy, place on the web, publish in a future book my art work in connection with this Mandala.

I hereby release and hold harmless Mrs. Ayr and Mrs. Woolf from any and all claims or demands whatsoever arising by reason of this authorization or the subsequent use of any information conveyed, any exhibition of art work, any photography taken, film, videotape, reprint, web use or future book publication of art works or any publicity used pursuant to this authorization.

I donate my art 100% and I relinquish the copy write for the Art work donated. I do not wish for anything in return.

___________________________________________________________

Name: Print and Sign

___________________________________________________________

Age and Date and Country where Art work was created

___________________________________________________________

Affect- Emotion felt while creating image? Name of Image?

If artist is a minor A Parent needs to sing on behalf of child

Names will be with held from artwork to protect the privacy of the individual. First Name Initial, Age and Title of Mandala Art work will be used with the signed permission from the Artist. Images from the Art work will be collected. Selected Mandala Images will be used.

Intention for this Mandala Art work is to create a Book for the United Nations Global Peace Project to help fund Global Peace.

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To save on Paper the Mandala could be created on the reverse of the Release Form

Simplest thing to create a circle template is to use a paper plate, if a compass is not available.

Materiel Needed: Colored Pencils and White 11x14 Paper

Melissa Ayr - Releases Painting "Pink Whip"

2010-04-27T20:06:00.000-07:00

"Pink Whip"
Acrylic Painting on Canvas
48 x 36 x 1½

"Pink Whip" was created in 2009 and was the inspiration that led Melissa into creating "Wild Thing". This artwork was responsible for transitioning the cloud-like color blends Melissa had been focused on into a Jackson Pollock driven creative free for all. Melissa maintains a robust presence of the color pink whilst orange and yellow tease the canvas with complementary style. This artwork was recently sold to one of Dallas' premiere art collectors.

Melissa Ayr

2010-04-13T21:30:00.000-07:00

Melissa Ayr

Melissa Ayr - Releases Painting Monarch

2010-04-08T22:59:00.000-07:00

"Monarch"
Mixed Media Painting on Canvas
48" x 96" x 3"

"Monarch" is the latest painting produced by prolific abstract artist Melissa Ayr. Monarch represents the transition from somber funk to joyous exuberance. Melissa Ayr has always been inspired by Pablo Picasso and originally worked to produce an homage to Picasso with this large eight foot canvas. Underneath the many layers of paint on this painting is a sketch of Picasso's 'Guernica' done in purple soft chalk pastel. The spirit of Picasso was present.

While inspired by Picasso, Melissa's mood was more focused on the free flowing energy of the music she heard in her studio. During the painting of this piece Melissa was listening to Black Eye Peas and was dancing to "Imma Be" at her peak of inspiration. Her painting transformed from 'Guernica' to 'Monarch' and drove forward an extension of Melissa's unique colorful style.

This painting employs several techniques and media. While keeping true to painting with her body, she also uncovered a new method to produce powerful poignant splatters across the divide of the canvas frame. This piece is a true multimedia journey as Melissa worked Oil, Acrylic, Latex, Gloss, and Soft Chalk Pastel into the custom made hand stretched natural cotton duct canvas.

This piece was created during the months of March and April of 2010 in Melissa's studio, as well as, plein air. While outside a butterfly flew by and landed on the canvas, which inspired the name 'Monarch'.

Melissa Ayr - Biography

2009-12-29T21:44:00.000-08:00

Melissa Ayr, born in New York, is an abstract painter that paints with energy, emotion and color and she refuses to conform to standard art rules. She incorporates high energy, fluidity, growth and life. She changes her environment and uses the materials around her to create her art in the moment. From oils, to acrylics, to inks, to chalks, to watercolors, each painting is original and inspired by the energy of the moment and each piece has a story. Melissa's art is mostly created using her fingers, hands, breasts, and her body. She will occasionally use brushes but prefers to push the edge of painting by using her body and an endless variation of objects and materials. Melissa continues to push the boundaries of abstract art just as those who influenced her. Melissa is inspired by the lives and art of Picasso, Pollock, Kandinsky, Frankenthaler, Chagall, Da Vinci, Monet, & Degas. Melissa has worked with some brilliant creative minds in the art world. While living in Lake Tahoe she did plein air paintings with David DA Russo a student of Pablo Picasso. Picasso taught David to create and create and create. Melissa learned that the number one rule in being an artist is to always create art.

Melissa has been painting her whole life. From the early age of 3 she began painting under the watchful eye of her creative family. Melissa's Mother had a keen sense for fashion and design and was accepted into the New York School of Design. Her Mother's plans to become a designer turned to motherhood at the early age of 17. Melissa's Grandfather was also an artist and she feels lucky to have the support and encouragement of her family from early on. She knew at a very young age that she was going make art a lifetime endeavor. “Ever since I was a child, my dream was to become a renowned artist; it's the dream that drives me.”

At a young age Melissa had a near death experience. Melissa was hit by a car while crossing the street in San Francisco and was in a coma for a week. While in her coma Melissa was personally asked by God if she wanted to live or if she wanted to die. Melissa chose to live! This life altering experience provides an overflowing source of creativity to Melissa’s art.

Melissa states “I am here to create art. I am here to touch others with art. I am thankful to be alive and I paint with passion. The energy that flows throughout my body is put into my body of artwork. I am always striving to capture the feeling, depth and flow of the moment. My desire is for a person to relax and let their mind wander and refresh as they look at the artwork. Life is precious. Let your imagination run wild. “

Melissa’s art has been sought after for private collections and has a client base in France, UK, Sweden, Australia, China and the United States. Melissa has recently exhibited as the sole American artist featured at The Wild Foundation 2009 World Congress in Yucatan, Mexico. This event held esteemed representation by Dr. Jane Goodall and the President of Mexico. Melissa has also been invited to be the sole artist at the NFL All-Star Celebrity Super bowl Bash in Florida which is raising funds to build a new hospital in Haiti.

To Melissa Ayr, art represents much more than just painting on canvas. Art is a lifestyle — an experience that transcends the everyday and raises expectations. Ayr art represents quality, and luxury the world over. Knowing this, Melissa's commitment to excellence in quality, color and composition has made a natural pursuit of advancing the areas of abstraction, self expression, pure creativity and of course, expanding the art of painting. From the custom made and hand stretched canvas to the finest paints and mediums that allow the art to endure the test of time.

Melissa invites you to learn more about her passion, her unique style, and her dedication to her clients.

Art art everywhere

2009-12-07T09:52:00.000-08:00

Hello~

Have you noticed that there is a upserge in the art market??? Artist are getting their art work out there and SOLD.

It is wonderful when you can do something that you love to do and others appreciate it.

I have just signed up with Art Ability they are a great marketing for art.

Have a Merry Christmas!

" Let you Immagination Run Wild." TM

Melissa AYR

http://www.melissaayr.com/

Melissa Ayr Artist

2009-11-02T17:29:00.000-08:00

Facebook Melissa Ayr: "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, more talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”"Marianna Williamson

I painted an image that I donated to the Tennnisee State Womens Center 2007 with this empowering quote by Marianna Williamson. TS is where Oprah went to school and Quincy Jones.

Where the wild things are

2009-10-06T11:29:00.000-07:00

Where the Wild Things are is one of my all time favorite books. What a treat is was to hear Maurice Sendak read his book to a group of us at a convention in Oregon. He describes his journey of his relationship with his family. Each person is a different monster in the book. Max goes on a journey of self discovery going on an adventure and returning back to the beginning complete.

My favorite part of the story was when the characters have a wild rumpus. They howl at the moon, dance in the forest, they make their hearts sing while experiencing bliss. They enjoy themselves completely with out the worry of what someone else will think of them. They are truly free to become a wild thing.

I have always been touched by a wildness of the wind as it whips around the tress and tumbles through the mountains. Its movement has color and sound and evokes curiosity and wonder in the crevasse of the mind spilling into ones imagination. I tap into my creativity and bring forth the images that my max has created and let others view what I see. Sometimes looking at things from a different point of view allows you to see things in a clear light.

At one of my art shows in Lake Tahoe, a patron looked at my triptych image of the sierras and the colors of the wild and exclaimed "That's Wild!" from then on I have used "Let your imagination run wild." as my personal representation of my style of art.

I was recently invited to be apart of the Wild9 World Wildness Congress. The painting that I donated titled "WILD THING" finds itself on a journey to Mexico where the World Congress will be held this year in November. My image is painted on 72 x 48 x 3 inch cotton duct canvas. The money raised from the images will go to keeping the wilderness wild. For more information check out their website at http://www.wild9.org.

I know that I have a little max inside of me; my own wild side emerges when I am able to express myself through my art work. I create for myself. I find pleasure in being able to bring something that has not been done before to live though my own hands. I love the feeling of the cold paint in my hands as I am able to shape textures and add color to my overall composition.

My images are sometimes larger than life. This allows the viewer to escape into the paintings and become a part of them. A momentary release from the everyday is what we need. By diving into my painting and looking at things from a different point of view one is able to take a peek into my own imagination and let things run wild.

Thank you
Melissa Ayr, Artist
"Let your imagination run wild!" ™

http://www.melissaart.com

Wild Thing
72" x 48" x 3"
Acrylic on Cotton Duct Canvas
Donated to The Wild Foundation
to be auctioned off at the
WILD9 World Wilderness Congress
to be held in Mexico November 2009

Please support this great cause.

Cancer Strikes Again

2009-06-03T09:11:00.000-07:00

I had a lump, according to the manogram in my right breast. I was told that it was wise of me to come in and get a mamogram early since breast cancer runs in family. I was 32 years old. I have 2 small children I can not have this. I do not have this. Was my reaction. I need another test. I want another opinion. My mind was racing in all directions. The Gynocologist who scheduelled this mamogram needs to scheduell that for you mam. I walked to the car and closed the door behind me. I sat their in the drivers seat and I cried. I felt that I was at a loss.

I had first dealt with this entering into my life when I was 16 through the eyes of another, a child who lost their mother. In college, I sympathized and empathised with women who are cancer survivors in the Hospitals. I did art with them at their bed side in San Francisco. I listened to their stories, I held their hands, I cried along with them. I felt their pain. I helped them to release their pain in their images they had created in their paintings, and stories and poems. I would guide them in visualising their free radical and to destory it with the images of light. One woman created a "pacman" figure to gobbel up the cells in her lymph node. These women were survivors. They each had a fighting spirit. They we each empowered with strong voices. There is a sister hood with them that was created through their voices. Their art work spoke loudly and was recognised by the National Instute of Health in Washington DC. It hangs in the halls as a quilt, a soft whisper. A subtle reminder that the ones who provide warmth are the ones who are inflected by this. Cancer touches eveyone in the family, not just the mom.

I dealt with this again when it hit closer to home and was found in my mother pre menopausal. I painted large paintings. I walked in Cancer walks. I freed my breast on Campus at Cal in a movement that we as women will not take any more of this. I donated art for chaity events to raise funding to find the cure.

Now it was my turn to see what finding a lump was like. Through my own tear stained eyes I look at my reflection in the visor mirror. In that instant, I knew that Cancer was not going to be in my body. I did not know how or why I knew. I called my husband at work and I told him that I needed to speak with him when he got home. He heard in my voice that i had been criing. He asked if I was okay. I told him that I was fine, but I just needed to hear his voice. I love you was his responce. I will be home early.

I then went to the preschool and picked up my son and took him home early. My 3year old grabbed my face with his two chubby hands and said why are you cring mommie? I missed you and I did not want to be away from you a moment longer. I love you mommy. I kiss it better, my kisses are magic just like yours. I smiled and held on tight. We then went to kindergarden and got my older son. A smile swept across his face. He jumped up and ran over to me. I told the teacher that I had signed him out in the office and was taking him with me. Why are you here mom? Because I missed you. I picked him up and give him a hug. Into the car we went. I drove to the beach. There my boys took off their shoes and ran as fast as they could to the ocean. The first one to get their toes wet always won. We built sand castels and we wadded in the ocean.
We walked along the beach and we enjoyed each other's company.

This is the reason why I need to be around for moments like these. With the people whom I love.
For the next 3 months My life was in a haze. Everything moved SLOW. I cherished each laugh. I cried with each boo boo I expereinced everything to the fullest. I painted, I focused, I visualised my lump and I put it into the painting. I took it out of my right breast and I put it into my art. When my kids were in school for a few hours, I worked on what I needed to do. My painting. For the 3 months the sky was a perfect shade of bue. The Ocean smelt wonderful. The fog embraced me each moring. I induldged each whim with my kids. Yes! to all the ice cream they could eat. I went places with my husband and we appreaciated each other even more so than we had done so previously.

The time came for my ultra sound. My husband came with me and sat in the waitting room. Mamm, are you sure the Mamogram found a lump? Was what the technition said. I layed on the table and just froze. I need to go get the docter. Can you wait right their please. The docter cam in and squose jellie on my chest and did the pass again with the hand held ultra sound machaine. Okay Mrs Ayr. It looks like we may have been wrong. Please get dressed and meet me in the other room. I got up and took a deep breath. In my mind I was jumping up and down. I got dressed and got my husband. He said well? I need to talk to the doctor. His face lost all color. He got up and held my hand and gave me a big kiss. We will get through this together. We went in and sat down at the desk. The docter sat infront of us with a smile upon her face. Mrs Ayr doesn't seem to have a lump. What she had are dence breast. I could have told you that, was my husbands reponce. Well it looks like the tech who found the lump was incorrect. Thank you doctor. I stood up and shook her hand then we left.

Our life was then changed. After we were given the green light with no signs of stopping. We thought about okay. San Francisco is great, but where have we always wanted to live? Lake Tahoe. We thought about it and we thought about it. Why not. Clean Water. Fresh Air. Skiing. 4 hours from SF. Our frineds can stay with us durring ski season. Why not. My husband put in the transfer and we began to look for homes. By Chirstmas we were living in our new house.

I did not want to spend a moment away from my children I joined the PTO, and became the president. I volunteered in their classrooms. I painted and sold my art out of the casinos. My husband had a desk overlooking Lake Tahoe. The boys joined Boy Scouts, were on the Douglas Contry Ski Team, Played Soccer, Played Baseball, did Karate, was in Football. I was the team mom for most of their sports teams. They we in acting classes the junior colleges held for children. They were in musicals. They both took music classs from Panio to Guitar to Drums. I worked as the Art Director at a Senior Retierment Living Center and painted with elders with Dimentia and Autism and would listen to their stories and lived my life to the fullest.

I though personal experience and though seeing from another persons point of view I was able to take what I had learned as an Art Therapist, and Heal thy self through ART.

Cancer is something that destorys families. The caregiver of the house hold, the mom is inflected with the pain. But Breast Cancer touches everyone in the house. From the mom, to the husband, to the children to the sisiter and brothers to the neighbors and the school. Caregivers are what women are. Through our stories we can help to empower others who are dealing with their fights. One in four women have it.

What I would like to do is create ART that would help to stop it from Cancer from Happening all together. I would work with not only women who may be predisposed to it genetically- grandmothers, moms, siters, aunts, cousins. But also women who have been affected by it in some way. In the process I would create a family freindly enviroment that supports all who are affected by it. I would create a networking system that would provide dinners for the families who are curently dealing with the crisis in their homes. I would create a theraputic sysytem fro them to work with someone who is non judgemental and would listen to them. I would create a network of women and men who appreaciate life and not let fear of the unknown enter in.

For Me by doing my ART. I was able to focus and visualise and expell the lump from my body and embed it onto the canvas. The Image that was created from this is 4feet by 6 feet called "True Colors". This painting has hung in various Churches, Hospitals and Gallerys and Nevada Casinos. Currently is resides in my bedroom above my bed. I love the brush stokes. I love the color. I love the meaning and the intention of the reasons bedhind why I created it. Each painting that I paint has care, focus and a stroy to go along with it. Being an artist I am aloud to express externally what is going on interanlly in every brush stroke.

I do large Oil Abstract Art. It is comtemporary, it is bright, it is colorful and it has meaning and intention in each brush stoke. My art has DEPTH. HOPE. LIGHT. INTENTIONS OF POSITIVE VIBRATION. MY LIFE IS- ART. ART IS NON VERBAL COMMUNICATION.

As a professional artist I am able to sell my art and in turn give back. Through my own, AYR ART Foundation. My Art Foundations allows children of all ages to experience the making of Art in a non judgemental environment and my art foundation gives premission for children of all ages to be messy, make mistakes and to discover the wonder in Pure Creativity.

PURE CREATIVITY ALLOWS THE PERSON TO TAP INTO THEIR STREAM OF CONSIOUSNESS AND CREATE FOR THEMSELF VS THE AUDIENCE.

http://www.melissaart.com/

Thank You for listening to my personal story. Enjoy your life. Always Be Creative, Induldge in your whims, and most Importantly Surround yourself with Color.

Melissa AYR

2009-05-18T08:35:00.000-07:00

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Chalk Fest comming up. Looking for Artist, Sponsors, Donars to help out with Rocky Top Therapy.

How I was first Touched By Breast Cancer

2009-05-17T22:31:00.000-07:00

Breast Cancer affects everyone involved, not just the one who is diagnosed. I had heard of Breast Cancer, but it was someone else’s problem not mine. The first time I was touched by Breast Cancer, was when my husbands Aunt died from it, leaving behind two young girls.

The younger of the two girls was riding around on her "Big Wheel" in front of the house crying. I approached the little girl and asked why was she crying? When she rode up to me, I noticed in her hand a naked "Barbie" doll. Her tear stained face looked up at me and said, "Barbie's Breasts can kill her and I want to scrape them off of her, so that she will not die." The little girl was 8 years old. I bent over and gave her a hug and I cried along with her. I was 16.

This moment forever, changed my life. The death of her mom to Breast Cancer forever changed her and her sister's lives. These two little girls would never have their mother take photos of them for their prom. They would not have their mom walk them down the isle at their wedding. They would never be able to introduce their own babies to their mother. Their father never remarried. He went on with his life and cares very deeply for his two girls. He is both their father and their mother.

I am involved in their lives. The youngest girl recently married last September and is now pregnant. She is expecting her own little girl in August this year. I have two children of my own. I have offered to help her out with motherly advice.

This was the first way that Cancer has affected my life. Many more stories are to follow. Please let me know how you have been touched by this Dis-Ease.

Thank you,

Meliss Ayr

Melissa Ayr Art - Favorites

2009-05-13T22:31:00.000-07:00

How to get your art ready to sell in 10 steps.

2009-05-04T22:48:00.001-07:00

How to get your art ready to sell in ten steps?

I have been asked as an artist what are the necessary steps in getting ready to sell your art by emerging artist.

First Create Art.
Create Great Art

Second take the art out from under your bed.
If you do not take your art out from under your bed then you can not sell it.

Third take your take photos of your art work.
Photos give you accountability of what you have created.

Fourth create a portfolio of your art work.
This allows to you display what you have created to show others in a clean format efficiently and effectively.

Fifth create a catalog of your art work.
This lets you track for yourself what has sold. What people like and what they do not. How much has your art sold for. Are the prices holding steady are they increasing or are they decreasing over time.

Sixth show your art.
How to display your art? Matt and frame your art. Gallery Tag. Certificate of Authenticity.

Seventh sell your art.
Art Fairs. Galleries. Private showings.

Eighth network.
Show up to events. Talk about your art. Generate list of people who like your art.

Ninth create a following.
Send out newsletters to let your fans know what you are up to. Where you are showing your art. Let them know about your art.

Tenth Create more art.
Work on a new series.

Melissa Ayr
Contemporary Abstract Artist
http://www.melissaart.com

How to get your art ready to sell in 10 steps.

2009-05-04T22:48:00.000-07:00

Melissa Ayr's Blog Update now Live!

2009-04-10T23:17:00.001-07:00

My New Blog site is now Live!

Melissa Ayr
Contemporary Abstract Artist
http://www.melissaart.com

Melissa Ayr's Blog Update now Live!

2009-04-10T23:17:00.000-07:00

My New Blog site is now Live!

Melissa Ayr
Contemporary Abstract Artist
http://www.melissaart.com

Artist's Life

2009-01-02T16:12:00.001-08:00

Paint, sell, network, market self, promote art, paint, show up to events, keep on going....

That is the life of an artist.

Artist's Life

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Paint, sell, network, market self, promote art, paint, show up to events, keep on going....

That is the life of an artist.