Discovering the joy of animal and wildlife painting in watercolour and oil. Melanie Anne Bitner draws on a lifetime of living with pets and exploring the wild landscapes of British Columbia to capture the personality, energy, and spirit of each creature. Her portraits celebrate empathy and connection in bold colour! Celebrating how the unique bond between humans and animals makes us feel.
Contemporary Canadian artist and designer creating original handmade artwork rooted in curiosity, experimentation, and the beauty of process over perfection.
Over three decades of design, branding, and creative work have taught Melanie Anne Bitner that great creativity requires courage, agility, and clarity. In this post, she shares lessons from her career — from print shops to big agencies to her boutique agency — and how these experiences continue to shape her approach to client work and personal art practice.
