Hanging in the Air

On December 6, 2021 By MelIn Artworks 2021, books, IllustrationLeave a comment

I have been hanging in the air literally the last couple of weeks during hoop training but also emotionally I have been in bit of a slump. Tackling all the open projects I am having, is definitely helping.

That’s why I put this little guy also into the Mr Fox Colouring Book. It is not a colouring page per se, but you are more than welcome to add a colourful background. Let your imagination go wild.

“When once you have TASTED FLIGHT,
you will forever WALK THE EARTH
with your EYES turned SKYWARD.
For THERE you have been,
and THERE you will ALWAYS long to return.”

Come And Play With Me

On January 3, 2021January 3, 2021 By MelIn Art, Artworks 2021, books4 Comments

This is Kobbi. A lively pug who likes to play fetch. Let´s have some fun together and be active.

Hope the new year is treating you well so far.

Take Me Out for a Walk

On December 5, 2020 By MelIn Art, books5 Comments

The good thing about dogs is, that they force you to go out in every weather. Unless you have a dog that hates the rain and you are the one that has to force your dog to leave the house.

Here the temperatures are way below freezing, but we will head out for a walk nevertheless. Even without a dog. Have a nice weekend everyone.

Cat Yoga II

On September 3, 2019 By MelIn Artworks 201912 Comments

Another drawing from Greece, back in May.

One of the cats at the pole studio in Athens enjoys lying under people while they are doing the plank. What better motivation than to hold the plank just a little bit longer? Cat-cercise…? Is that a thing?

1905 Athens yoga_Melanie Franz

Day 18 – Clouds #WorldWatercolorMonth

On July 25, 2019 By MelIn Artworks 20195 Comments

Ever done yoga on a beach? I’m not a fan. Too hot, too sandy,… at least for me. I am more the guy on the right.

190718 Clouds_WorldwatercolorMonth_Melanie Franz

Day 5 – Loose& Free #WorldWatercolorMonth

On July 8, 2019July 8, 2019 By MelIn Artworks 20199 Comments

Don´t ask me how I got the idea for this prompt – loose and free…

And no, I don´t go running naked.

190705 Loose and free_WorldWatercolorMonth_Melanie Franz

Breaking a Sweat

On June 13, 2019 By MelIn Art, Artworks 2019, Greece7 Comments

First time attempt at a self-portrait. It shows my attempt at a selfie at the gym after getting my first smart phone upon arrival in Athens. Yes, I am one of those old fashioned people. Was at least…

My selfie game is definitely weak (How is yours?) and pretty much non existent as I feel stupid taking them. Enjoyed the work out though.

My time in Greece is slowly coming to an end, and I am not sure how I feel about it. But first another weekend on another Greek island for me, starting tomorrow. The city is way too hot already at 36 degrees Celsius! Have a great weekend everyone!

1905 Yava gym_Breaing a sweat_Melanie Franz

Magic Forest

On April 4, 2019April 4, 2019 By MelIn Aerial9 Comments

From the park with flowers in bloom to the magic forest. I actually love how this one turned out. The paper was not great but I like the idea and I think I will re-do it on better paper at some point.

190327 magic forest acrobatics_Melanie Franz

Hanging Out in Athens III

On March 7, 2019March 7, 2019 By MelIn Aerial8 Comments

I am finally getting better at this One Leg Hox hang as it is called. But it still hurts quite a lot and also leaves nice bruises on the back of your knee.

But at least I am able to do it now more easily. Pratice makes perfect. Although I certainly don´t feel as light as a balloon floating in the air.

1900303 one leg hox hang_Melanie Franz

Happy Holidays

On December 23, 2018 By MelIn Aerial, Artworks 201815 Comments

Not really in a Christmas mood this year. But I am somehow going along with all those Christmas enthusiasts around me. I have been skipping the decorations though and I am merely focusing on eating as much as I can. Cheese and red wine especially. I already had my fair share of cookies and other sugary items.

But I also make sure to leave enough time for shoulder exercises, so that I can go back to aerial hoop in January! So far the plan.

Merry Christmas everyone!

181223 Christmas tree_Melanie Franz

Wine Mood

On December 16, 2018July 16, 2019 By MelIn Aerial, Artworks 201810 Comments

Current mood. Slightly hangover…

181212 Wine mood_Melanie Franz

Hanging on

On December 13, 2018December 13, 2018 By MelIn Aerial, Artworks 201818 Comments

I have been suffering from shoulder pain the last 2 weeks and consequently have been in a bad mood. I am no good at being injured and staying still… especially not now during the long dark winter days.

So instead of exercising I will try to limit it to drawing myself on the hoop and drinking red wine.

181202 Hanging on_Melanie Franz

Hanging in the Air Upside-Down

On December 5, 2018 By MelIn Aerial, Artworks 20184 Comments

Somewhat of a self-portrait of me doing this shoulder stand pose. Tried this pose for the first time a few weeks back. I was in bad shape that day and being up side down made me feel like I was hanging right above an abyss.

Sometimes it takes only as much as 20cm in height difference for me to be afraid of heights all of a sudden.

181130 Skyline_Melanie Franz

Inktober Leftover – Stretch III

On November 22, 2018November 22, 2018 By MelIn Artworks 2018, inktober10 Comments

Another yoga session. This one for all the cat lovers amongst you. I think you can figure out my take on cats and yoga?

181121 Stretch_Melanie Franz

Inktober Leftover – Stretch II

On November 21, 2018November 29, 2018 By MelIn Artworks 2018, inktober6 Comments

Anyone feels like doing more yoga?

Another one that I started for the Inktober prompt Stretch, but then felt like I had messed up the inking. So I left it until I was bored the other day and I finished it. I don´t think it is that terrible after all.

Now I´m thinking if I should add colourful yoga mats to the other drawings too? What do you think?

181115 Stretch 2_Melanie Franz_Inktober