61 www.CharlestonWomenPodcast.com | www.ReadCW.com | www.Instagram.com /CharlestonWomen Art calls the voice inside to speak and to be heard.” In May 2020, Borland chose the home-office space to be her next creative endeavor as she infused it with an artist’s touch to design a dream home studio. “I suppose it still is an ‘office,’ just a really creative one,” she said. With nature-inspired colors and textures, Borland designed a space that blurs the lines between indoors and out. “I love color and nature, so it’s painted a bright earthy green which makes me feel happy and safe,” described Borland. “There’s pictures that my kids made, photos of my family and some work from other artists — and natural collected items such as shells and dried flowers that inspire me.” Drawing creative energy from Charleston’s ecosystem and personal experiences in nature, Borland’s home studio embodies her interests and the fluidity of her work. “It’s extremely messy most of the time, which is definitely a reflection of my ‘stream-of-consciousness’ painting style,” she said. While her home studio is a living work-in-progress, ever adapting to her shifting needs as an artist, there’s one thing she treasures most about the space: “Lighting, lighting and more lighting.” Go to melissaborlandartwork.com to learn more about Melissa Borland’s work, and follow her on social media @ melissaborlandartwork. Melissa Borland in her home studio Charleston Women in the Arts 26 Windermere Blvd. Charleston, SC FramesUnlimitedCharleston.com • 843-571-7942 DESIGN AND CRAFTSMANSHIP › HIGH END FRAMING Frames Unlimited is a custom frame shop offering a total range of related services. We specialize in archival framing using only the finest conservation quality materials. Using a computerized mat cutter, we can design and execute the most intricate designs.
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