Melissa Ann

NUDE MODEL. PHOTOGRAPHER. ADVENTURER. FOODIE. mostly art & a bit of rubbish

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I saw The dreamer in her Had fallen in love with me and she did not know it. That moment the dreamer in me Fell in love with her, and I knew it.

Ted Hughes

A figure sketch of @nakedstory w/credit from @rdhobbet

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Dwell.

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Here’s pencil sketch from one of Melissa Ann @nakedstory photos!

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Thank you! <3

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Venn diagram

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cabin light

© Jason Haven | Melissa Ann

Granite Falls, Washington.

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I learned the people we love usually turned out to be one of three things:       a home,       a holiday,       or hell.

Beau Taplin \ T h r e e  T h i n g s  (via afadthatlastsforever)

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Matcha tea latte.

I'm kind of a tea addict. Lately I've been on a mission to make the perfect matcha tea latte, and I think I've finally done it!

- 1 tsp organic ceremonial grade Japanese matcha (Rishi Tea House Matcha is my favorite)

- 1 tsp pure grade B maple syrup (grade B is more flavorful)

- 1/2 tsp Madagascar bourbon vanilla extract

- 12 oz hot water (let water rest 3 mins after boiling)

- 3 oz coconut creamer (So Delicious & Trader Joe's are good brands)

Sift tea through a fine mesh strainer into a 15 oz double walled glass or tea cup of your choice. Pour about 3 oz of hot water into the cup. Use a hand held milk frother (like the Aerolatte) to thorougly mix until a bubbly head forms on the top. Pour in the maple syrup, bourbon vanilla extract & the rest of the water, mixing again until the same bubbly foam appears on the top. Rinse the milk frother, and now use it to froth the coconut milk in a stainless frothing pitcher. Pour about half of the frothed milk into cup and use a large spoon to carefully place the rest on the top. Voila! Perfect matcha latte.

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dancing with light

© Jason Haven | Melissa Ann

Washington, DC.

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CONGRATULATIONS to both of you on the completion of this project. What a beautiful manifestation of your shared vision, artistry and (hopefully) enjoyment with the process of creating it. There is no better testament to such talent on both sides of the camera. The work speaks for itself. So many of the images are incredible as stand alone pictures. The collection of photographs is a wonderful compliment to both professions and represents some of the most tasteful, captivating and intriguing work

Thank you so much, I really appreciate that!

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Made from scratch waffles at home. Sometimes it's the little things that make a weekend great.

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Lead me not into temptation. I can find the way myself. - Jane Seabrook

© Adam C. | Melissa Ann

Royal Sonesta Hotel, New Orleans.

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let it rain

© Tommy Edwards | Melissa Ann

Seattle.

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* * * BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT! * * *

I'm excited to announce that Randall Hobbet has just released his very first book featuring a beautiful collection of images that the two of us have created together.

Randall is one of my favorite photographers, and has also become a very dear friend to me over the past few years. His unique eye for beauty continues to inspire me, and I'm so grateful for each opportunity I've had to create art with him.

If you're interested in previewing the book, or purchasing a copy, it can be found here:

http://www.blurb.com/b/6996381-melissa-ann

I have my own copy in hand, and I can tell you that it's very high quality, and the images are gorgeous! Buying books is a great way to support your favorite artists, so for those of you who can afford it, I encourage you to purchase a copy. You won't be sorry!

Individual prints can also be purchased by contacting Randall directly: http://rdhobbet.tumblr.com/ask

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Beautiful. So beautiful.

Thank you!!!  :-)

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Because our addictions are our distractions.

Six Word Story (via faded-and-dreaming)

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Monster madness

© Melissa Ann Photo

My bike. Seattle.