About
Heidi Stanczak Photography
Artist’s Statement:
I have always been drawn to the tranquility of nature. Even as a young child I could sit on my grandmother’s porch for hours. I would become absorbed in the sounds around me: birds calling, insects buzzing, and the unseen scurrying, clicking and chirping of nearby creatures. I could sit transfixed by the play of light through the swaying canopy of leaves. Today I love to enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning watching the birds and squirrels hop among the branches. In the evening I love the sounds of peepers or cicadas as I watch the first bats darting across the sky.
I capture nature’s quiet moments so that they may be enjoyed by the viewer. We all need a few more moments to reflect on nature’s many beautiful forms.
I have always been drawn to the tranquility of nature. Even as a young child I could sit on my grandmother’s porch for hours. I would become absorbed in the sounds around me: birds calling, insects buzzing, and the unseen scurrying, clicking and chirping of nearby creatures. I could sit transfixed by the play of light through the swaying canopy of leaves. Today I love to enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning watching the birds and squirrels hop among the branches. In the evening I love the sounds of peepers or cicadas as I watch the first bats darting across the sky.
I capture nature’s quiet moments so that they may be enjoyed by the viewer. We all need a few more moments to reflect on nature’s many beautiful forms.
Biography:
Melissa is an adult taught artist. She has studied under many accomplished artists. A life-long creative, she has always found vents for her creativity: writing, crafting, gardening, cooking, etc. She chooses watercolor for professional endeavors. She loves to take advantage of the flow and freedom of wet into wet. Then allow it to dry to get more detailed. Experience builds only to reinforce that allowing the paint to do its thing is always the best bet.
Melissa can be found teaching at a number of venues in and around Pittsburgh. She fancies herself very approachable, recognizing that there are many ‘right’ ways to make art. Artistic marks are like signatures, unique to the individual. She likes to introduce creativity to those who either think they can’t or just haven’t experienced the joy yet. If you are comfortable with your creative chops, she can offer a new project or perspective that will open your eyes to fresh opportunities.
Melissa is an adult taught artist. She has studied under many accomplished artists. A life-long creative, she has always found vents for her creativity: writing, crafting, gardening, cooking, etc. She chooses watercolor for professional endeavors. She loves to take advantage of the flow and freedom of wet into wet. Then allow it to dry to get more detailed. Experience builds only to reinforce that allowing the paint to do its thing is always the best bet.
Melissa can be found teaching at a number of venues in and around Pittsburgh. She fancies herself very approachable, recognizing that there are many ‘right’ ways to make art. Artistic marks are like signatures, unique to the individual. She likes to introduce creativity to those who either think they can’t or just haven’t experienced the joy yet. If you are comfortable with your creative chops, she can offer a new project or perspective that will open your eyes to fresh opportunities.
