Melanie Laub / Sandstorm

Melanie Laub / SandstormMelanie Laub is one of the top emerging self taught artists in Brooklyn, New York. She uses a palette knife and acrylic paint to create abstract pieces conveying an effortless, modern, and bohemian style. Melanies pieces are unique in the fine details. Within each work, a meaningful place, object, or song lyric that connects the audience to the art on a personal note, is subtly woven into the piece itself. Pictured here in a size medium.

An incredibly intricate piece with suggestive anecdotes throughout

The artist’s quintessential pale pink and neutral palette brings this series to life in a way that deeply resonates with mothers and non-mothers alike

Our curator recommends pairing this in a gallery wall of photography prints

Something about doors — their intricacy

the architectural wonders

yet modern twist

You may need to de-stall when grandma comes into town — or

This piece is one part art deco

and we can almost guarantee it will become the hero piece in your home

Our Curator recommends Emily's pieces in focal point sizing to appreciate the delicate details interwoven within

For the fashion photography-obsessed

or hanging all six in two rows of three