NEW Art & Inquiry Episode out now! In the latest episode of Art & Inquiry, Catalyst Echo and I (MELOGRAPHICS) get a fresh perspective on creativity, branding, and more from our special guest and fellow Ko‑fi Creator Barbara, a mixed-media mastermind revolutionizing creativity. From blending artistic mediums to using AI for project management, this episode has something for every creative mind.

📋 Want more? Grab the Podcast Companion Guide for additional notes, prompts, and resources.

🎨 Artist Prompt: #ArtInqMe "Mixing Mediums" Try a new medium or technique, and add a lemon to your art for a creative twist. 🍋 Share your work, tag Art & Inquiry, and use #ArtInqMe to get featured!

📺 Watch the episode Lemons & Lines: Mixing Mediums, Making Art ft. Barbara | #ArtInq Podcast 🎙️ 2506 on YouTube or Spotify or your favorite podcast app.

 Art & Inquiry Creative Studio Giveaway Starts Today!

Now through June 30th 2025, enter for your chance to win the Clip Paint Studio and Moho Prize Bundle ~ $400+ value! Look inside the prize bundle and get all the info to unlock more entries in the announcement post here.

⭐ ENTER NOW ⭐

Prize Bundle Includes:

• Clip Studio Paint Pro 4.0 - Master Digital Art & Illustration! Clip Studio Paint Pro (12-Month License) is the premier software for comics, manga, and digital illustration; featuring a full suite of customizable tools including pens, pencils, rulers, brushes, and more. Whether you’re sketching, inking, or coloring, this software is designed to help you bring your ideas to life with unmatched efficiency and versatility.
• Moho Debut 12.5 - Animate Like a Pro! Create captivating 2D animations with Moho Debut 12.5, developed by Lost Marble. With an intuitive interface and advanced rigging tools, it’s perfect for breathing life into your characters and stories. From beginners to seasoned animators, this software empowers you to take your animations to the next level.
• Clip Studio Paint Asset & Brush Collection - Ultimate Digital Toolkit for Artists! Unleash your artistic potential with over 500+ brushes & assets for Clip Studio Paint, created to enhance every aspect of your creative process. This versatile bundle includes the Ultimate Brush Pack, Superhero Brush Pack, Comic Brush Pack, 3D Models Pack, 3D Poses Pack, Speech Bubbles Pack, Comic & Manga Panel Frames Pack, and Storyboard Assets Pack. Whether you're illustrating dynamic characters, designing intricate scenes, or building engaging storyboards, this bundle gives you all the tools you need to push your artistry to the next level with ease and precision.

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Good luck and happy creating!

❤ MELO

MELOGRAPHICS

Art & Inquiry Creative Studio Giveaway: 6/1/25-6/30/25. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. See official contest rules: melo.graphics/artstudio.

Hang out with hosts, Cat & MELO (me, of course), and special guest, Keyah during the YouTube Live Premiere of

Art & Inquiry Podcast Ep. 2505 Premiere

Art, Identity, & Authenticity in the Digital Age ft. Keyah

📆 Saturday 5/10 @ 12 PM PT  🎥  WATCH PREMIERE>

• It’s almost sketchy how good this convo is for the soul. Find out how featured creator, Keyah embraces themes of rawness and imperfection, inspired by concepts like Kintsugi, to craft art that feels truly powerful. Curious how creativity can balance perfectionism and authenticity? Keyah shares insightful lessons about self-expression and emotional connection through her art.
• 🖌️ Get creative with the #ArtInqMe Artist Prompt! Share or create something that makes you feel powerful and tag Art & Inquiry on social—we’d love to feature your work in the Art Show! 
• 🎧 Cant make the live premiere? No worries! Catch up anytime by watching Art & Inquiry on YouTube, Spotify, or listen on your favorite podcast app. 
• 📝 Explore More. Don't forget to grab the podcast episode companion for each episode to diver deeper into each episode, connect with featured creators, and get all the tools and resources mentioned in the video.

Don’t miss this inspiring conversation and creative inspiration. Set your reminder now! 🔔 Get Notified

🌌 May is here, Melo Crew! 🌌 As always we've got a full month of creating chaos with chill vibes all month long! Don’t miss these awesome events coming your way...

MAY EVENTS

OG Ladies on a MOTHER LEVEL

💘 Friday 5/9 - 8 PM PT: 📺 WATCH & INTERACT LIVE>

• Celebrate Mothers Day with the OG Ladies MELO, Carpet & Vex in a special Twitch stream. Make sure you have your MOM JOKES ready to show some MELO CREW Mom Love in chat.

Art & Inquiry YouTube Live Premiere

🎙️ Saturday 5/10 - 12 PM PT: 🔔 WATCH THE PREMIERE>

• Join Art & Inquiry host, Cat and MELO (that's me), along with special guest Keyah, in chat and watch the live premiere of "Art, Identity, & Authenticity ft. Keyah | Ep. 2505" 
• Grab the podcast episode companion for more info and inspiration then get created with the new #ArtInqMe Artist Prompt for a chance to get featured in the Art & Inquiry Art Show! Can't make the live premiere? Catch up on all of the Art & Inquiry Podcast episodes, outtakes, and behind the sceenes videos on YouTube, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app.

Community Game Night

🕹️ Saturday 5/31 - 8 PM PT: LEARN MORE>

• Bring your snacks and get ready to laugh off-stream in MELO SPACE Discord for Monthly Community Game Night ft. Jackbox Party Pack. All members are welcome +1 guest. 

More Events

• 🔄 Weekly Live Streams 8p PT: #MeloMonday/Fired Up Friday
  Catch up with the squad during #MeloMonday and Fired Up Friday gaming with the crew on Twitch. Don't forget to RSVP to secure your spot in the party! Follow on Twitch>
• There's even more to come... check out all the events, info, and more. VIEW CALENDAR>.

Thank you for all that you do to make what we do possible. You Rock!

❤️ MELO

✨ ICYMI: New Art & Inquiry Podcast Episode Premiered Yesterday! ✨

Overcoming Art Block ft. Amber Ep. #2504

Cat and I are so excited to feature fellow creator and artist Amber Markoto! Amber opens up about her creative process, shares tips for beating art block, and talks about the inspiration behind her adorable characters like Winston & Friends. CHECK IT OUT>

Inside the Episode

• This episode includes a fun #ArtInqMe Artist Prompt challenge to spark your creativity, a Rapid Fire Q&A you’ll love, AND a bonus special sneak peek video of her upcoming children’s book Winston & Friends in the Big Move 📚👀.
• Don’t miss Amber’s exclusive offer and the chance to spot the “Rubber Duck It” 🐤 moment!

👉 Grab the episode companion guide for all the links, materials, and a special gift from amber here. 

Watch/Listen to Art & Inquiry

🎙️Tune in now and share your favorite part in the comments! Watch on YouTube, Spotify, or listen on your favorite podcast app.

👋 Hey, there creatives! I’m beyond excited to invite you to the live video podcast episode premiere of Art & Inquiry: “Collage: Layers of Creativity”!

Art & inquiry Podcast Live Premiere

• 📅 When? 3/22 at 6 PM PT (9p ET)
• 📍 Where? Art & Inquiry YouTube 
• 🔴 WATCH LIVE 🔴

About the Episode:

The new video podcast episode hosted by Cat & MELO (that's us) dives into the incredible evolution of collage, from iconic movements like cubism, Dadaism, surrealism, and pop art, to the bold analog and digital creations we see today. Trust me, this one’s a feast for your creative soul! @CatalystEcho and I will be in chat during the premiere. Join us to share ideas, ask questions, and connect with other creatives in real time! 🎭 We also took on a super fun Cohost Challenge where Catalyst and I created portrait collages of each other, using a random object we picked for each other! ​Plus, there’s a special #ArtInqMe artist prompt...

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CUT. PASTE. CREATE 

• Create your own collage for the #ArtInqMe artist prompt and share it on social for the chance to be featured on Bluesky, X, YouTube, and in our online gallery!
• The only rule of collage is there are no rules so go digital with some FREE Procreate Brushes and Digital Art Journal Starter Kitor try your hand at analog/handmade collage then post your artwork tag @Art & Inquiry and #ArtInqMe 
• 🖼️ Check out the #ArtInqMe Art Showcase>

Art & Inquiry Collection

• Check out the Art & Inquiy Collection ft. Custom swag and digital FREEBIES to level up your creativity in the #MadeByMELO Artist Shop! 🛍️ SHOP NOW>

Can’t make the live premiere? 

• Don’t worry. The new Art & Inquiry episode (#2503) will be available on 🎧  Spotify Podcasts, 📺 YouTube Podcasts, or your 📲go-to podcast app.
• Don’t forget to check out the podcast companion with an interactive slideshow to enhance your experience. ✍️  Get the Podcast Episode Companion Guide>

Get ready to layer up your creativity with us. I can’t wait to see you there and check out what you create for our prompt! Tag a fellow artist who needs to join the fun. 🙌

Thank you so much for joining me last night for the #MELOversary2025 Live Event celebrating 4yrs of gaming and streaming together live on Twitch. Had a blast reliving memories and sharing future activities with the crew. ICYMI: Here's the recap of the event and what's in next...

#MadeByMELO Artist Shop Drops

1. • MELO CREW Digital/Audio Collection: 2021-2024 - Featuring all of the MELO CREW Personalized designs, audio, etc. FREE for MELO CREW ONE members & Twitch Subs in the #MadeByMELO Artist Shop.
   • VIEW MORE MEMBER EXCLUSIVES> 

#MeloCrew VIP Award: TRICKY_DIK

• • MEET THE CREW: Member Wall of Fame - features for all of the VIPs, Community Captains, & Members,
  • New Member Badges Coming Soon - Stay tuned for a special poll to pick your exclusive badge here in the MadeByMELO Artist Shop Members Area.

MELO CREW x Las Vegas: 10/4/25

• • Excited to announce that this year we're celebrating #MELOtober2025 IRL in Sin City!
  • All MELO CREW Members + 1 Guest are welcome to join us for a full day of fun together IRL in Las Vegas Nevada October 4th 2025 (21yo+).
  • RSVP & Start Planning the event with the crew in MELO SPACE Discord. | Add to Calendar

Thank you for all that you do to make what we do possible. You Rock!

❤️ MELO

MELOGRAPHICS

#MadeByMELO Artist Shop | Newsletter | Members Area

The #MELOversary2025 Livestream Event is Saturday 2/22/25 8p PT (11pm ET) celebrating 4 years of gaming and streaming with the #MeloCrew on Twitch! 

Grab the Ultimate MELO CREW Digital Collection ft. the MELO CREW MIXTAPE song from this video and all the custom/personalized MELO CREW designs since 2021!

• 📆 2/22/25 #MELOversay2025 Livestream: Twitch | Watch & Interact Live |  Add to Calendar
• 🤩 Check out all the MELO CREW Exclusives
•  📺 Relive past #MELOtober and #MELOversary Events: MELO CREW YouTube Playlist

This MELO CREW EXCLUSIVE event (sub-only) features live stream interactions via Twitch chat! You can watch and interact live on Twitch and trigger livestream interactions here powered by Ko-fi (tips), Throne (gifts), #MadeByMELO Artist Shop (purchases, memberships, viewer giveaways), Sound Alerts (sound alerts, tips), etc.

Make sure your membership / subscription is up to date so you don't miss out on the action!

See you Saturday night!

❤️ MELO

MELOGRAPHICS

#MadeByMELO Artist Shop