ABOUT MELINDA WARSHAW

Acclaimed artist/designer Melinda Warshaw has created a unique first-of-its-kind collection of signed handmade art cards for people on the adoption journey, separated by adoption and in reunion, though the sentiments are universal in their appeal and the cards can also be used for various occasions.

Melinda has worked in a variety of media, including watercolor, drawings, portraits, pastels, pressed flowers and three-dimensional collage. She has created cards and achieved great success for Neiman Marcus, Constance Kay Inc., and Therese St. Clair Stationers in Greenwich, Connecticut.

Melinda, an adoptee herself, has found inspiration rooted in her unique background and family ties. Her adoptive grandfather, Ira W. Clokey and natural family backgrounds are steeped in art, nature, music and education. Through her experiences, Melinda has created cards for all occasions and some that celebrate adoption search and reunions and touch the hearts of both the sender and receiver.

Melinda was raised in Kettering, Ohio by her adoptive family and was reacquainted with her natural parents at the age of 33. She studied visual art at San Jose State University and earned her B.S. in Creative Design from Purchase College, State University of New York. Melinda currently lives in New York State.