Hello! I'm Mel, an illustrator + artist with a love of sketching on location. I share artist vlogs, sketching adventures, sketchbook tours and process videos here.

Richmond’s Gallery5 arts center is now accepting submissions for the upcoming “Queer Joy” exhibtion.

The queer community is increasingly under fire. Individuals, organizations and even government bodies are trying to walk back rights and acceptance of LGBTQ+ people. Anger is present, and protests ...

If we had to sum up the mission it would be: less landfill, more art, more joy. Vargas: I joined the board of the Downtown San Rafael Business Improvement District.

The BLK Joy Art Exhibit is an extension of the BLK Joy Festival, the Black Health Commission's cornerstone, volunteer-led event that shines a spotlight on Black joy, health and happiness.

Explore the power of prayer and service during the holiday season. Learn about the importance of protecting children and promoting justice and hope.

As we gather on this Third Sunday of Advent, the theme of joy resounds through our readings, perfectly aligning with the spirit of the season. As Christmas approaches—the Incarnation of the Son of God ...

This Third Sunday of Advent is called Gaudete (rejoice) Sunday. Pope Francis has consistently called us to live with joy, most especially in his apostolic exhortation "The Joy of the Gospel," in ...

One of the gifts we celebrate at Advent is joy. Joy is something the Christian receives at the first coming of Christ, or when Christ first comes into your life as Lord and Savior. Joy guides and ...