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Bridget B @askbridgetb.bsky.social · 9d

These are the 4th Annual Charlotte Chalk Art Festival CCAF2025 Designs From All Of Our Competitors. Winners Took Home Cash Prizes. The Festival Was Held On October 18th and 19th In #CharlotteNC #ChalkArt #Art

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Bridget B @askbridgetb.bsky.social · 23d

This is very helpful. Thank you.

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Bridget B @askbridgetb.bsky.social · 25d

Press Play...cover image disappeared. #CharlotteChalkArtFestival #ChalkArt #CharlotteNC #ChalkArtFestival #Art

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Bridget B @askbridgetb.bsky.social · 25d

I unfolded myself two days ago and it's not sucking as much anymore. LOL

Bridget B @askbridgetb.bsky.social · Sep 28

How do you define COMMUNITY, and are we getting to know each other more or less?

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Bridget B @askbridgetb.bsky.social · Sep 22

Hubby participated in his first #PleinAir event, and these are his first #pleinairpaintings #ArtByMelvinDNix #Art #AcrylicPainting #AcrylicPainting

Plein Air painting "Zen At Main" by Melvin D Nix features a Zen garden and white towered water feature next to a green tin roofed house with red steps leading to an open air porch.

Plein Air Painting of the Muddy River Distillery in Mount Holly NC by Melvin D Nix highlights the main brick, three story building, and the black accessible ramp to the entryway positioned next to brick stairs.

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Bridget B @askbridgetb.bsky.social · Sep 1

From where I sit. #androidphotography #photography

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Bridget B @askbridgetb.bsky.social · Aug 29

#ThrowbackThursday to our 3rd Annual Charlotte Chalk Art Festival #ChalkArt #Fun #CCAF2025

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Bridget B @askbridgetb.bsky.social · Aug 21

The meaning of "I Serve" by my hubby #MelvinDNix #ArtByMelvinDNix #Art

An image of all the text describing the watercolor painting "I Serve" by Melvin D Nix.

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Bridget B @askbridgetb.bsky.social · Aug 21

From my hubby's I AM Present Series: "I Serve" is about humility — the kind that lifts everyone around you.
#ArtByMelvinDNix #MelvinDNix #WatercolorPainting #CallToMen #Selflessness #ServantLeadership

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Bridget B @askbridgetb.bsky.social · Aug 19

Thank you, @shirfire218.bsky.social for reposting. I appreciate the engagement.

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Bridget B @askbridgetb.bsky.social · Aug 19

Take Me Back To Cane Creek State Park.
#NorthCarolina #Photography #BlueSky

Photo of Cane Creek Lake shown through draping tree limbs and leaves, white scattered pillows clouds, and blue sky.

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Bridget B @askbridgetb.bsky.social · Aug 8

"Cover" is not just about the man — it’s about the peace his covering brings and the power of knowing that someone has chosen to stand between you and the storm.

#ArtByMelvinDNix #Artist #WatercolorPainting

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Bridget B @askbridgetb.bsky.social · Aug 8

It honors the kind of man who understands that strength isn’t shown in how much he carries, but in how much he’s willing to shield others from.

His role is not to dominate the space but to hold it — with intention, with steadiness, with love.

#ArtByMelvinDNix #WatercolorPainting #Artist

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Bridget B @askbridgetb.bsky.social · Aug 8

The focus isn't on his face but on the act. In this gesture, there’s no need for words. His presence speaks: You are seen. You are safe.
- This painting is a reflection of what it means to be covered — not just from weather, but from the weight of the world.
#ArtByMelvinDNix #WatercolorPainting #Art

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Bridget B @askbridgetb.bsky.social · Aug 8

Hubby's I AM Present Series: "Cover" captures a quiet moment of protection — a man’s hand holding a brown hued umbrella, shielding a Black woman with strainds of hair crossing her left eye & cheek, from the rain.

Continued...

#ArtByMelvinDNix #Artist #WatercolorPainting

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Bridget B @askbridgetb.bsky.social · Aug 6

Psssstttttt!
These are for you. Enjoy!
#Flowers

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Bridget B @askbridgetb.bsky.social · Jul 29

An impromptu trip to Reynolda Gardens in Winston Salem.

Hubby was excited, as was I, about these giant #sunflowers
#Grateful

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Bridget B @askbridgetb.bsky.social · Jul 1

"Bliss," a reminder 2 take time 2 find joy in life’s simple pleasures. It invites us to reconnect w/our childlike spirit & create moments of bliss, no matter the circumstances. "True bliss is found when we embrace the present, letting go of worry & welcoming the joy of the moment." #Art #MelvinDNix

Oil on canvas 18” × 24” painting by Melvin D Nix called "Bliss"

The painting captures a beautiful young Black girl smelling an orange flower, her face radiating a sense of peace and joy as she immerses herself in the moment. With no cares or worries, she is fully present in the simple yet profound pleasure of the flower's scent. Her expression conveys the innocence and pure bliss found in the moments of playfulness and wonder that childhood brings.

Bliss serves as a reminder of the importance of taking time to find joy in life’s simple pleasures. It invites us to reconnect with that childlike spirit and create moments of bliss, no matter the circumstances.

Seed of Thought:

"True bliss is found when we embrace the present, letting go of worry and welcoming the joy of the moment." - Melvin D Nix

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Bridget B @askbridgetb.bsky.social · Jun 14

If you ever need a Restream, OBS, VMix, StreamYard, livestreaming technician. I'm happy to assist.

Bridget B @askbridgetb.bsky.social · Jun 14

Obama Appreciation Day

Photo of President Obama wearing a dark blue suit with a blue and white polkadot tie and white shirt. His arms are crossed, revealing a watch on his left wrist, and he's standing in front of the U. S. and presidential flag smiling.

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Bridget B @askbridgetb.bsky.social · Jun 13

Finding ways to maintain sanity by taking in more art exhibits in the midst of all the chaos forced upon human beings who are just trying to live in these now Fractured States of America.

Sculpture by Jon Norris made out of junk. Masterful IMHO

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Bridget B @askbridgetb.bsky.social · May 29

As a Beyond Open Charlotte Grantee, I was honored to attend another celebration of round 1, 2, and 3 recipients. Thank you to the Foundation For The Carolinas and Wells Fargo for funding this program.
#CreativeCanvasProductions #AskBridgetB #SmallBusinessMonth

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Bridget B @askbridgetb.bsky.social · May 26

#MemorialDay2025

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Bridget B @askbridgetb.bsky.social · May 26

#WatercolorPainting , "Retired From Service", was created by my #USAF Veteran to honor his late uncle, #USArmy #Veteran Larrie Robinson.

The painting is included in "We Remember" a Digital #Art Exhibit created by Mission Belonging. Here's where you can see all selected pieces cbaw.org/gallery

Watercolor Painting by Melvin D Nix of worn boots, untied laces, in the grass with an American flag showing the red and white parts. The painting is called "Retired From Service".

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