Wendy has always drawn. At one and a half years old, she did her first mural with mixed reviews. After her mother scrubbed the wall, she made sure Wendy always had paper and a pencil and crayons, under supervision.

Her style is one of realism, with an occasional dose of impressionism. Acrylics have become her medium of choice because they are so versatile and quick to dry.

Lately, she has experimented with using acrylic in a watercolor style. Also, she loves the exacting challenge of pencil. A pencil piece on a linen weave board takes around a hundred and twenty hours to complete. The surface of the board adds another dimension in difficulty to achieve a smooth finish in skin tones, but the end result is amazing.

Melissa Bahle is a professor, poet, and artist who resides in picturesque Bear Lake, Pa. She, her husband Eric, and their three dogs enjoy living and homesteading in a tiny cabin on 40 acres. When Melissa is not teaching, she immerses herself in photography, glass-fusing, writing, wirework, resin-art, and reading. She is also active in the Guerrilla Generosity movement having established blessing boxes and coat
drives in her community. Her goal is to spread the word about the power of positivity, kindness, and creativity. She is excited about continuing her work at the Painted Finch and Epiphany’s Emporium as a cashier and customer service concierge.