My name is Meilena (mey-lay-nah) Hauslendale. I am a traveling artist. I love doing art and have been doing it professionally since 1998. I am very passionate about the art I create. My paintings are very much a part of me and a part of my life. I like combining what I learn in life with color and deep symbolism. I share my own life lessons through art so that I may share them with others. What I see, people I meet, places I go, everything along this journey is documented with my art.

Artistic Interests
I love whimsical art combined with symbolism. I like taking the old symbols and making something new from them to give them a modern day power and presence in the world. Just seeing or wearing a symbol of something that means something to us every day helps us focus on that aspect of our lives. A lot of what I create was for me. Wherever I lived, I created art that reflected my life and hung it up on my wall. Some people hang trophies up, I create and hang up art.

Personal Interests
I write and publish personal development articles and books. What’s that mean? I write about things that help everyone make improvements in their daily lives. You can read more about it here: http://nurturedspirit.com

What are people saying about Meilena’s art?
“your work is spectacular. your use of line to describe the message in your art is powerful” — Macon, GA

“Great work. Your style is so unique!!” –Nashville, TN

“Meilena has a unique ability able to communicate human feelings through art. Her depictions are provocative and distinctive. I commissioned Meilena to create a custom piece of art for me that related to my personal being- she captured the vibe perfectly!” — Los Gatos, CA

“Amazing capture of color and detail. I feel each one of your paintings tells a story. You’re a wonderful artist.” –Nashville, TN

“Love the style and boldness of your work.” — Painesville, OH

“Some of her art is playful and innocent and some of her art is just “in your face” honest and bold.” — Belfast, Northern Ireland

“I have enjoyed following Meilena’s career in art. She takes great pride in her work and it shows!” — Belton, TX

“Her art is soulful. It’s like she takes a piece of herself and adds it to her canvas.” –Santa Barbara, CA