From the earliest time that I can recall I understood the importance of surrounding myself with things that made me happy. I made drawings of my cats, flowers, and walks with my mother because they captured moments of joy. Whenever I looked at my drawings I could relive the emotion of that experience.

I spent hours arranging objects in my room so that they had the perfect relationship to one another in terms of space and visual progression. I wanted the order of objects to tell a story and create a mood for the viewer. I somehow knew the importance of this subtle way of constructing an aesthetic environment, one in which the senses were engaged and heightened.

It was a logical progression to pursue an artistic career. It is a privilege to utilize my understanding of abstract ideas to formulate moments of joy, beauty, and awareness. I delight in bringing these creations to practical use in Melody The Artist Home. I believe that everyone deserves to live in an aesthetically pleasing environment.

Melody Phaneuf's paintings have been exhibited at Galerie Herouet in Paris, The National Arts Club in New York City, and were included in a traveling exposition in Japan. Her work is regularly displayed at the Guild of Boston Artists, 162 Newbury Street, Boston, MA. Melody is a member of the Fenway Studios Cooperative, a community of Boston artists whose historic north light building was modeled on the 19th century Parisian Ateliers.