Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Toot Toot!

(that's me, tooting my own horn...)

They say to take advantage of every opportunity offered - that life is too short not to.

Recently, I did just that, and had my artwork featured on tv!


Me (centre) with the Vancouver morning news anchors and stylists!


I'm really glad that I took the opportunity to get outside of my comfort zone and agreed to be on the show.  The 'behind the scenes' look at the running of a news program left a big impression on me too...there are so many people - so many cool nerves! - that make live television seem so seamless!


The producer chose a few pieces from my portfolio...




Here's to seizing opportunities as they come our way!


(link to see the full news clip)

18 comments:

  1. I really like your new haircolour! And I love the parrot pants. Oh, and cute pumpkin too!

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    1. The parrot pants! Can you believe that?! I totally wear them all the time though...

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  2. Wow! What an amazing experience Melissa! you were great on tv! (I would have been terrified!!)
    Congratulations... Love your new look!

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    1. Aw thanks, Daniela. It was quite daunting, the idea of appearing on live television! I couldn't always hear the news anchors very well but I tried my best to stay calm and relaxed and most importantly, be myself!

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  3. wow! That's awesome! Congratulations! lovely art work!

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  4. SLS, Milex + Mossy: I know! Nothing bad about it, right? I got a lot out of the experience, and a little bit of local exposure to boot!

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  5. Hey there. Thanks for visiting and commenting on my blog.

    Congrats on being on the TV! Your pictures are super bright and would lift any room! Lovely.

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  6. Fun that you get to go on television, great exposure for your lovely paintings. Like your new look.

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  7. That's so amazing! What great exposure and such a long segment too. And you look beautiful! How did you get picked for the makeover?

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    1. Sol, Wilma + Holly: Thanks! I was able to somewhat guide their stylist toward my penchant for "granny-chic"...they ended up going for a MadMen look, which I really did love!

      I got picked from an application I'd put in ages ago...totally forgot about it until I got the call from the show's producer. I learned that if you don't apply, you don't get!

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  8. What an amazing opportunity! Good for you!

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  9. how very exciting~ off to see your Etsy page!

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    1. Jamie! Kelly! Welcome to HH! Merci beaucoup for your friendly notes...

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  10. How exciting! Congrats!
    This is such a wonderful opportunity to get your work seen!

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  11. Hey saucy lady, you look beautiful! And so great to have your art featured. Congrats!! xox

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  12. This is really cool! I LOVE your work - its amazing!

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    1. Edi, Ginger, Krisha...thanks for your encouraging notes! This was definitely an extra-ordinary experience. If something like this came up for you in your lives, I would definitely encourage you to take it...life's too short not to...

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