Melissa Belz Brush and Pen

05/04/2026

01/04/2026

A look at the full Whispers of Flight collection so far.
Six paintings exploring growth, motion, and becoming.
Which one would you hang in your home? 🦋

30/03/2026

✨ Art After Dark is this week ✨
Looking for something different to do this week?
This is your night 💛
Join me for Art After Dark — open studios, working artists, and a chance to step inside the creative process. I’ll have new work on display from my Whispers of Flight collection 🦋
🗓 Wednesday, April 1st
🕔 5–8 PM
📍 Naples Art District
👉 Swipe for the map + where to find me
Come wander, explore, and say hello—I’d love to see you in the studio ✨

29/03/2026

✨ Art After Dark – April ✨
Join me in the Naples Art District for another Art After Dark!
Come explore open studios, see works in progress, and experience art being created live. I’ll have new pieces from my Whispers of Flight collection on display and would love to see you there.
🗓 April 1st, 2026
🕔 5–8 PM
📍 Naples Art Studios, 2172 J&C Blvd, Naples Art District
Bring a friend and make a night of it! 💛

28/03/2026

✨ Art After Dark – April ✨
Join me in the Naples Art District for another Art After Dark!
Come explore open studios, see works in progress, and experience art being created live. I’ll have new pieces from my Whispers of Flight collection on display and would love to see you there.
🗓 April 1, 2026
🕔 5–8 PM
📍 Naples Art Studios, 2172 J&C Blvd, Naples Art District
Bring a friend and make a night of it! 💛

23/03/2026

🎨✨ The Arty Party is almost here! ✨🎨

Join us for one of the most exciting nights of the season, The Arty Party Fundraising Gala, an unforgettable evening where art, community, and celebration come together.

📅 March 26 | 5–8 PM
📍 FineMark Bank & Trust
800 Laurel Oak Drive, Naples

Enjoy specialty cocktails, gourmet hors d’oeuvres, decadent desserts, a silent auction, and exciting raffle prizes, all while supporting the incredible artists of the Naples Art District.

And the best part? Every guest wins an original piece of artwork created by one of our talented artists. From paintings and sculpture to jewelry, pottery, and wearable art, you’ll leave with a unique keepsake to remember the evening.

🎟 General Admission: $150 (arrival at 5:30 PM)
🎟 VIP Experience: $250 (early 5 PM entry + exclusive perks)

✨ Space is limited and this highly anticipated event will sell out.

📞 Call 239-249-1977 for more information and to reserve your tickets on our website now! naplesartdistrict.com

Become a $500+ Naples Art District Ambassador Supporter by March 26 and receive two tickets to the Arty Party Gala, one complimentary Butterfly “Wings of Wonder” Sculpture, of your choice and other exclusive benefits as part of your ongoing support of the arts.

Arty Party https://naplesartdistrict.com/event/the-arty-party-fundraising-gala/
Butterfly Sculptures. https://naplesartdistrict.com/butterfly-sales/

23/03/2026

🌿 Monday Motivation 🌿
“The future depends on what you do today.”
— Mahatma Gandhi
Today I’m sharing the complete reveal of:
✨ Morning in Motion ✨
This newest piece in my Whispers of Flight collection has been unfolding here in small details over the past few weeks.
Now you can see the whole picture.
Created with light layers, swirling movement, and butterfly energy, this painting is about stepping forward — even when everything isn’t fully figured out.
It carries that spring feeling of renewal and quiet momentum.
12” x 12” acrylic on paper.
Available now.
B&P Club members received first access before today’s public reveal — and I’m so grateful for this growing community of collectors.
If you’d like more details, feel free to reach out.
Let today be the day you move toward what’s next.

16/03/2026

🌿 Monday Motivation 🌿
“With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.”
— Eleanor Roosevelt
Today I’m revealing the name of this new addition to my Whispers of Flight collection:
✨ Morning in Motion ✨
Where my previous work, Twilight Flight carried quiet drama…
this piece carries spring, light, and forward energy.
Swirling movement.
Butterflies in flight.
Soft blooms emerging.
It’s about beginning again.
About motion instead of waiting.
12” x 12” acrylic on paper.
B&P Club members have received first access, and next week I’ll share the complete painting.
Until then… keep moving. 🦋

09/03/2026

🌿 Monday Motivation 🌿
“Nothing will work unless you do.”
— Maya Angelou
Here’s another closer look at my newest Whispers of Flight painting — this monarch carrying the heart of the piece.
It’s a reminder that growth isn’t passive.
Neither is purpose.
We have to step into it.
We have to participate.
This painting will be released soon, with first access to my B&P Club members before the full public reveal later this month.
Next Monday… I’ll share another detail — and reveal the name. 🦋
Stay tuned.