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Melanie Severin

Melanie Severin. Based in Cochrane, Ab, CA.

  • 214 awards won
  • 3763 comments made
  • 89235 votes cast

Awards

  • winner 40
  • 1st place winner 1
  • editor pick 173

About Melanie Severin

I'm a Canadian designer/artist, loving wife, and mom to 3 amazing kids! We live in rural Alberta, Canada, and I work from a lovely home-based studio, surrounded by aspen forest, wildlife, and natural beauty. My work is heavily inspired by nature and strives to achieve that (im)perfect balance between sophistication and whimsy.

favorite artists

  • Alaina Cherup
  • Annie Clark
  • Design Lotus
  • Kerry Doyle
  • Laura Hankins
  • Alston Wise

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Rega on Dec 21 2022
Rega
  • Minted May 8, 2016

Hi Melanie,Thank you so much for the likes on Butterfly study :) You've made my day! Loving all your beautiful paintings and elegant color palettes :)

Caitlin Considine on Sep 20 2022
Caitlin Considine
  • Minted Jan 30, 2015

Congrats on your 200 wins! Xo

Jacqueline MC on Mar 05 2022
Jacqueline MC
  • Minted Nov 6, 2020

Thank you so much for the like I really appreciate, your work is beautiful

Nikita Jariwala on Feb 23 2022
Nikita Jariwala
  • Minted Oct 19, 2017

Thank you so much for abundance likes! It really means a lot. You made my day. Best of luck!

Amy Hall on Mar 30 2021
Amy Hall
  • Minted Nov 5, 2012

Hi Melanie! Thank you for the likes! It means a lot because I am a big fan of your work.

Lisa Travis on Feb 15 2021
Lisa Travis
  • Minted May 1, 2009

Melanie, hello and thank you for the likes on my drawing challenge entries. All the best - Lisa

Donna Marino on Feb 11 2021
Donna Marino
  • Minted Aug 11, 2020

Melanie - I just saw your Like on my submission "In the Stillness". Thank you so much!

Donna Marino on Feb 11 2021
Donna Marino
  • Minted Aug 11, 2020

Hi, Melanie - Thank you for your Like on my submission "She Merely Turned Away". I've recently joined Minted and excited to get on board.

Graham Honeyball on Feb 10 2021
Graham Honeyball
  • Minted Feb 1, 2021

Hi Melanie, thank you for liking my submission’Swan’ means a lot when your a newbie. All the best to you

Carol C. Young on Jan 21 2021
Carol C. Young
  • Minted Mar 18, 2015

Thanks for the likes on the West Elm Challenge! Love your work...Best of luck to you.

Jess Franks on Jan 11 2021
Jess Franks
  • Minted Jul 9, 2015

Melanie! It's clear you have been painting up a storm--you are killing it on your submissions to West Elm. Well done!

Holly Herick on Jan 08 2021
Holly Herick
  • Minted Dec 18, 2020

Thank you for the like on "Fear of Apathy" as a new Mintie, I appreciate the warm welcome.

Petra Kern on May 25 2020
Petra Kern
  • Minted Mar 7, 2013

Hi Melanie, thank you for likes and such a nice comment on my Nova design. It means a lot - cause - you know I am such a huge fan of your work!!!! You made my day. Best of luck!

Darryl Don Doctor on May 25 2020
Darryl Don Doctor
  • Minted Sep 20, 2019

Hi Melanie, thank you for liking my ' ohwhatfun! ' entry. I appreciate it a lot. love all your designs, wish you all the best. - doc

Ana Sharpe on May 22 2020
Ana Sharpe
  • Minted Sep 26, 2013

Thanks so much Melanie for liking my entry Jolly Berries! It made my day! Love your beautiful work and your support means the world to me. All the best! :)

Carol Barber on Apr 19 2020
Carol Barber
  • Minted Oct 23, 2019

Thank you for your like of Breezy Afternoon! Your work is lovely!

Carol Barber on Apr 03 2020
Carol Barber
  • Minted Oct 23, 2019

Thank you so much for the like your work is beautiful!

Rega on Mar 31 2020
Rega
  • Minted May 8, 2016

Hi Melanie,Thank you so much for the like and lovely feedback for Summer of Joy :) You've made my day !! Your paintings are gorgeous as always.Wishing you best of luck on the challenge :) Take care xx

Eclosque on Oct 30 2019
Eclosque
  • Minted Jul 18, 2017

Thank you so much for your support on my art submissions, such an honour to receive it from one of my favourite artists at Minted! :))

AlisonJerry on Oct 17 2019
AlisonJerry
  • Minted Jun 1, 2014

Hi there! Thanks so much for the support on my new artwork for the latest challenge. All the best with your lovely paintings! A

AlisonJerry on Aug 22 2018
AlisonJerry
  • Minted Jun 1, 2014

Hi Melanie!!! Sorry we didn't get to meet at the Las Vegas retreat. Hope you had a great time. Thank you for at the like on my new artwork for the Kids Mural challenge. It is appreciated. Alison

Benita Crandall on May 07 2018
Benita Crandall
  • Minted Jan 7, 2016

Thank you so much Melanie for the like of my design "Merry in Red"! I adore your designs and beautiful typography!

Creo Study on May 01 2018
Creo Study
  • Minted Jul 13, 2015

Thanks so much, Melanie, for your sweet comment on my design 'Glimmering Grid'. I'm a big fan of your work and specially love what you do with watercolor. so your appreciation means immensely to me. you've made my day :) Gracias!!!

Hooray Creative on May 01 2018
Hooray Creative
  • Minted Nov 23, 2010

Just stopping by to tell you how much I love all your holiday designs this year, Melanie! Beautiful work, as always!! And thank you for your nice comment on my "Gilded Pine Branches' entry too! :)

Benita Crandall on May 01 2018
Benita Crandall
  • Minted Jan 7, 2016

Thank you so much Melanie for the like of my design Peace in Gold! Your designs are gorgeous!

Julia Hall on May 01 2018
Julia Hall
  • Minted Oct 23, 2014

Thank you for your comment on my design Melanie! It made my day :)

Summer Winkelman on Apr 27 2018
Summer Winkelman
  • Minted Jul 3, 2015

Hi Melanie, Thanks so much for your likes in the holiday challenges! Very much appreciated, Your designs are so beautiful! :)

Carole Crohan - CaroleeXpressions on Jan 21 2018
Carole Crohan - CaroleeXpressions
  • Minted Sep 14, 2014

Melanie thank you for taking the time to comment on my painting Solace! It's really a great format for all of us working artist!

AlisonJerry on Jan 12 2018
AlisonJerry
  • Minted Jun 1, 2014

Hi there Melanie! I wanted to thank for taking the time to like my new work for the latest Minted Art Challenge. Appreciated. Your Ethereal Marble is beautiful by the way. All the best, Alison

Owl and Toad on May 25 2017
Owl and Toad
  • Minted Aug 22, 2014

Melanie thank you so much for your sweet comments on my holiday photo card Delicate Peace Branches. I rarely submit my illustrations and lean towards typographic layouts so I really appreciate you commenting on my illustration :) it means a lot!

Igor on Apr 30 2017
Igor
  • Minted Jan 10, 2015

Thank you for the like, Melanie! And best of luck in the challenges! :)

Salt and Light on Apr 24 2017
Salt and Light
  • Minted Feb 27, 2017

Yeayyyy! Thank you for the like on my submission, "A Merry and Bright Family"!!! I really appreciate it, especially coming from such an amazing designer like yourself. Best of luck in the upcoming challenges. :)

Bethania Lima on Feb 15 2017
Bethania Lima
  • Minted Jun 24, 2012

Hi Melanie. Thank you very much for the like on "Kind of Green". I am a fan of your work and your like is very meaningful to me. Good luck in the challenge!

Hannah Lowe Corman on Feb 14 2017
Hannah Lowe Corman
  • Minted Jun 23, 2016

Hi Melanie! Thank you so much for liking my submission of "On The Horizon" - so much appreciated! I love those abstracts that you have for sale on the site! Best, Hannah

Rega on Feb 14 2017
Rega
  • Minted May 8, 2016

Hi Melanie, Thank you so much for the like on cotton candy :) Love your sweet color palette on your paintings ! Best f luck & Happy Valentines :)

Hannah Lowe Corman on Feb 06 2017
Hannah Lowe Corman
  • Minted Jun 23, 2016

Hi Melanie! Thank you for liking my submission to the West Elm Challenge! Much appreciated! All my best, Hannah

lulablu on Feb 03 2017
lulablu
  • Minted Jun 12, 2013

Hi Melanie, thanks for the like - it means a lot. Your work is lovely. lulablu

Shannon Astolfi on Feb 03 2017
Shannon Astolfi
  • Minted Jan 7, 2016

Thanks so much for the like, Melanie! Good luck!

Julie Hebert on Feb 03 2017
Julie Hebert
  • Minted Dec 15, 2014

Thank you for the like on my"Expansion" painting. Your work is lovely, beautiful color palettes.

Alicia Youngken on Feb 02 2017
Alicia Youngken
  • Minted Apr 28, 2015

Thank you so much for your kind comment on my "Carry On" submission. I'm seriously drooling over all your abstract submissions. Beautiful work! Cheers!!! ;)

Michelle Lee on Feb 02 2017
Michelle Lee
  • Minted Nov 15, 2014

Hi Melanie...Thanks SO much for the comment and likes. I admire your work, so it means so much! Best of luck in the challenge.

AlisonJerry on Jan 31 2017
AlisonJerry
  • Minted Jun 1, 2014

Hello Melanie, Thanks so much for your support on my new work. Impressed with your body of work and can't wait to see more!

Amy Gray on Jan 31 2017
Amy Gray
  • Minted Feb 22, 2012

Melanie, thank you for your positive comment! It's greatly appreciated coming from such a talented artist!

Mel P on Jan 31 2017
Mel P
  • Minted Jun 15, 2014

Hello! Thank you for your support on my piece "The Light of Fall". I love your color choices and attention to detail on your designs. Huge fan!

Sadie Holden on Jan 30 2017
Sadie Holden
  • Minted Nov 12, 2009

Hi Melanie, thank you so much for your kind comment and for the likes! I am a huge fan of your work! All the best to you in the challenge!

Rega on Jan 29 2017
Rega
  • Minted May 8, 2016

Hi Melanie, Thank you so much for the like on my Joy Ride :) You've made my night ! Love your watercolor textures so much ! I believe you will get the good news on West Elm challenge ! Good night :)

AlisonJerry on Jan 25 2017
AlisonJerry
  • Minted Jun 1, 2014

Hi Melanie! Thanks so much for your likes on Blue Lagoon and Cacade harbor. Much appreciated. Love your recent 2 submissions and cant' wait to see more! All the best, Alison

Kate Ahn on Jan 24 2017
Kate Ahn
  • Minted Dec 2, 2015

Thank you for all the likes on my WE submissions, Melanie! I adore your work, so they were especially meaningful. Best of luck with the challenge!

Courtney Crane on Jan 23 2017
Courtney Crane
  • Minted Dec 12, 2014

Hi Melanie, Thanks for the like on Glory. Looking forward to your submissions.

Karen Kardatzke on Jan 23 2017
Karen Kardatzke
  • Minted Nov 1, 2015

Hi Melanie! Thank you for liking my Pendulum entry. I really enjoy your paintings! Thanks for your support!

Kamala Nahas on Jan 23 2017
Kamala Nahas
  • Minted Oct 30, 2011

Thanks for your recent likes on my WE entries. I'm such of fan of yours. Can't wait to see what you submit:)

Phrosné on Nov 14 2016
Phrosné
  • Minted Jul 11, 2012

Thank you Mel for your lovely comments on wedding, you know how much I admire you x

chocomocacino on Nov 13 2016
chocomocacino
  • Minted Feb 23, 2010

and it's always a pleasure coming from you ;)

chocomocacino on Nov 13 2016
chocomocacino
  • Minted Feb 23, 2010

Thank you for your sweet comments Melanie! Your invites are beautiful!! =D

Shannon on Nov 12 2016
Shannon
  • Minted May 20, 2013

Hi Melanie, thanks so much for the like on my wedding submission :) It's ridiculous; but, I whenever I come across your work, I think of the times my family stopped in Lloydminister to get ice on our way to visit the Grandparents in Saskatchewan :) …First, of course, I think – beautiful piece of work!! Best of luck in the challenge, hope you have a great weekend.

brad on Nov 11 2016

Thank you so much Melanie for the likes of my wedding designs 'enchanting script" and "An enchanting bouquet of lush painted flowers."! I love your art and design! Such an inspiration! xo Benita

Chris Griffith on Nov 10 2016
Chris Griffith
  • Minted Aug 27, 2011

Melanie thanks for the nice compliment and best wishes in the wedding challenge. My favorite design of yours is "Painterly Laurel" which is so awesome!

Ashley McCallister on Nov 04 2016
Ashley McCallister
  • Minted Jul 7, 2015

Thank you for the like! Your work is beautiful and I love your painting style. Especially love the way you incorporate your painting into your designs.

Roxanne Fay on May 28 2016
Roxanne Fay
  • Minted May 8, 2015

Thank you! :) I really feel good when I see comments from the best minted artists! Always stunned!

Stacey Hill on May 25 2016
Stacey Hill
  • Minted Mar 17, 2011

Thanks Melanie! And congratulations to you too! Always love your paintings.

Neeta Sawhney on May 11 2016
Neeta Sawhney
  • Minted Dec 4, 2011

Thanks so much for the like Melanie. Your art and texture are simply spectacular and serene at the same time. I really wish you all the best in everything. Alberta is so nice have been two time in my life there once when i was small and second on our honeymoon. It is so nice to see your next painting or card.

Marta Berk on May 10 2016
Marta Berk
  • Minted Oct 3, 2013

Hi, thanks for liking my entry Mistletoe Frame, appreciate the support :)

Laura Bolter on May 09 2016
Laura Bolter
  • Minted Oct 11, 2011

Hi Melanie! Thank you for your comments on a few of my holiday designs! I'm so glad that challenge is behind us for the year, and I wish you the very best of luck! All of your designs are gorgeous. xo

curiouszhi on May 09 2016
curiouszhi
  • Minted Dec 17, 2013

Hi Melanie, thank you so much for the like on one of my watercolor botanical designs for the holiday challenge! Super encouraging coming from an amazing designer like yourself :))

Playground Prints on May 03 2016
Playground Prints
  • Minted Nov 9, 2015

Thank you so much for the like Melanie! :)

Baumbirdy on Apr 29 2016
Baumbirdy
  • Minted Oct 27, 2008

Thank you Melanie for your compliment on our holiday designs - your work is amazing - love your style!

Jana Volfova on Apr 26 2016
Jana Volfova
  • Minted May 11, 2010

Thank you Melanie for your note on my design, great idea and I will experiment with that. Best of luck in this challenge. I always love seeing your submissions. :)

Rebecca Durflinger on Apr 17 2016
Rebecca Durflinger
  • Minted Nov 12, 2011

Thank you so much for the like! I am a fan of your work! You made my day. :)

Susan Moyal on Mar 30 2016
Susan Moyal
  • Minted Jan 18, 2014

Hi Melanie thank you very much for the like:) Coming from you it means so much I love your art such a talent you have!

Amelia Gluba on Feb 19 2016
Amelia Gluba
  • Minted Jan 21, 2012

Thank you Melanie for the like, certainly means a lot from a Minted designer with so much great work. :-)

Stacey Brod on Feb 19 2016
Stacey Brod
  • Minted Sep 29, 2014

Thank you Melanie for liking my Big and Little Series! I think your work is really beautiful. This is my first time submitting on Minted and your support is definitely a confidence booster!

Kathryn Neale Studio on Jan 30 2016
Kathryn Neale Studio
  • Minted May 3, 2015

Thank you Melanie for your lovely comments. Very talented but of course love your abstract pieces. Beautiful.

Amelia Gluba on Jan 29 2016
Amelia Gluba
  • Minted Jan 21, 2012

Thank you so much for the likes on my work, it is much appreciated Melanie, coming from you. You have so many impressive pieces, so lovely. :)

Holly Whitcomb on Jan 29 2016
Holly Whitcomb
  • Minted May 25, 2010

Thanks for your kind comment on my Bluebells paintings, Melanie! I absolutely adore your work, so it means a lot coming from you.

Amy Hall on Jan 28 2016
Amy Hall
  • Minted Nov 5, 2012

I am a huge fan of your work. Thank you for all the likes! I really appreciate it:-) Your work is amazing and am honored that you took the time to like so many of my pieces:-) Best of luck!

Arezo Design Studio on Jan 28 2016
Arezo Design Studio
  • Minted Dec 3, 2012

Thank you for the like on "Bold Words". Love your work as well.

Monica Janes Fine Art on Jan 28 2016
Monica Janes Fine Art
  • Minted Nov 16, 2012

Hi Melanie, thank you for your likes on my paintings, so nice to get positive feedback! Your work is lovely! Monica :)

Amelia Gluba on Jan 26 2016
Amelia Gluba
  • Minted Jan 21, 2012

Thank you for your likes on my work. It is so appreciated coming from you, as you have such impressive work. Best.

Sarah Luna on Jan 26 2016
Sarah Luna
  • Minted Dec 26, 2012

Thanks for you likes, Melanie! I really appreciate your support and appreciate the softness in your work - good luck in the challenge! :)

Kristiina Almy on Jan 26 2016
Kristiina Almy
  • Minted May 13, 2014

Thanks for your "likes"!

Phrosné on Jan 25 2016
Phrosné
  • Minted Jul 11, 2012

thank you for you lovely message on my wedding design friend xx

Christi Parks on Jan 25 2016
Christi Parks
  • Minted Nov 30, 2015

thank you so much for your likes, your designs are perfect!

claire whitehead on Jan 24 2016
claire whitehead
  • Minted Nov 9, 2014

Hi Melanie, thank you for liking my submissions! I think you are very talented and will look forward to seeing more of your work do well!

Amelia Gluba on Jan 22 2016
Amelia Gluba
  • Minted Jan 21, 2012

Melanie, thank you so much for your like on my work, Edge of Never. It is much appreciated. You have an impressive array of work.:) Congratulations on your wins.

Nazia Hyder on Jan 13 2016
Nazia Hyder
  • Minted May 8, 2012

Thanks so much for your sweet words on my Holiday Wedding design. Your work is wonderful & your Mesmerize piece has a Monet quality to it :) Wow!

Anupama on Jan 09 2016
Anupama
  • Minted Jan 26, 2012

Hi Melanie, Thank you so much for your sweet comment on my foil foliage wedding design. It really made my day to see such note from a talented designer like you. Congrats to you as well on your winning designs :)

Simona Camp on Jan 09 2016
Simona Camp
  • Minted Oct 19, 2014

Thanks so much for your sweet comment, Melanie! Your work is so gorgeous and inspiring! Congrats on your wins, they are beautiful!

Susan Moyal on Jan 09 2016
Susan Moyal
  • Minted Jan 18, 2014

Hi Melanie thank you very much for you nice comment!! Congratulations to you also :)

Hooray Creative on Jan 09 2016
Hooray Creative
  • Minted Nov 23, 2010

Thank you so much for your nice comment on my wedding invite, Melanie! That means so much coming from one of my favorite designers! I'm a big fan of your art too! Congrats on your wedding picks! :)

Chris Griffith on Jan 09 2016
Chris Griffith
  • Minted Aug 27, 2011

Melanie thanks so much and big congrats to you too. Love all your wins, especially Flora Romance. So gorgeous!

Carolyn Nicks on Nov 30 2015
Carolyn Nicks
  • Minted Nov 18, 2014

Hi Melanie! Thanks so much for your comment on one of my wedding invitations, so sweet of you to take the time to say that! Your work is absolutely stunning :)

Lisa Cersovsky on Nov 04 2015
Lisa Cersovsky
  • Minted Jun 30, 2012

Thanks so much for the suggestion, I do think it looks better! :)

Lea Delaveris on Sep 12 2015
Lea Delaveris
  • Minted Jun 17, 2010

Melanie! Congrats on 100! So awesome! (although I would've sworn you hit that a long time ago!)

Erin Deegan on Sep 12 2015
Erin Deegan
  • Minted Nov 29, 2010

CONGRATS on 100 wins!!! YAY!

Renee Anne Bouffard-McManus on Sep 07 2015
Renee Anne Bouffard-McManus
  • Minted Aug 9, 2014

Thanks for the like and comment on my newest Lily submission! Your work is gorgeous!

Ilana Greenberg on Sep 07 2015
Ilana Greenberg
  • Minted Dec 21, 2014

Thanks for the like on my painting. Your work is beautiful. I love your color combinations.

Nell Waters Bernegger on Sep 07 2015
Nell Waters Bernegger
  • Minted Dec 2, 2011

Hi Melanie! Thank you for your compliment on Notions and the like on Ultramarine. I really love all of your work!!. Best wishes, Nell

Monica Janes Fine Art on Aug 22 2015
Monica Janes Fine Art
  • Minted Nov 16, 2012

Hi Melanie, congrats on your recent wins. Such a beautiful group of paintings! :)

Alexandra Feo on Aug 18 2015
Alexandra Feo
  • Minted Apr 20, 2015

Thank you very much Melanie for your word to my photography work. Stay well.

chocomocacino on Aug 18 2015
chocomocacino
  • Minted Feb 23, 2010

Thanks Melanie! Your works are beautiful.. I'm sure I will see a lot of wins in the photo challenge.. They are stunning and breathtaking!!