Melody Tally

09/10/2024

From dreams to reality. I sketched these dresses and made paper models of each. I'm delighted that they are now a concrete, three-dimensional, real-life, manifested, tangible product retailing on Amazon.

W-R-I-T-E Here.

Melody x Aeris Greenfield x Stefany Rei
https://www.amazon.com/Sketchbook-Fashion-Illustration-Creative-Expression/dp/B09DDZDQF4/ref=sr_1_5?crid=VCBNFJE836PW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.E2NPbE8r_pYP4rFCmouCwTpKPsFnvAK1sZL4voxeaKWXZK50Bjd-y_Xi2GzgE9dmyxx3CQWlAzaaIEmyEjozL52_regX7hrvFunOqFV3jgUau85PIL-Y2yitN4kaQcs2pSfgOEh1jancudJVSJh438E4AAD6tB0WYS8YijydbZ2W45HAMDXe7Cp6cO0_OxGQ.9NQDwT4YQ8vPg-9EpPNCriI_RfNugOw8yic4ty4HOcg&dib_tag=se&keywords=aeris+greenfield&qid=1725392421&sprefix=aeris+greenfield%2Caps%2C260&sr=8-5

09/10/2024

Did you know that your dreams are forty-two percent more likely to come true if you write them down AND view them daily?

I'm a dreamer and writing has been such a great tool for life-making.

I've teamed up with fashion illustrator, Stephany Rei, and designer, Aeris Greenfield, to produce sketchbooks inspired by my hand-sewn fashion driven designs.

What dreams are you manifesting?

Ssssh, it's a secret. Don't tell me! Write it down.

W-R-I-T-E Here.

& Right here:

Sketchbook: Notebook for Doodles, Design & Fashion Illustration, 120 pages, 6"x9" (Previously Published As Notebook for Doodles, Design & Fashion Illustration, 120 pages, 8.5"x11")

08/17/2020

Good things come for me in 17s. A Prime number. I was born on March 17th, on St. Patrick's Day, on arguably the luckiest day of the year. I met one great love in my life when I turned 17, though my Dad said I couldn't have a boyfriend until I was 18, but that's a different post all together 🙄.

In 2017, I had the most amazing, delicious, delightful summer, and I shot two films simultaneously. Since I read about Heather Deen Locklear in 2003, and how she worked on two television shows simultaneously, I knew I wanted to do the same. And I did. When I wrapped for the day in DC's historic neighborhood, Anacostia in southeast DC, I'd venture to the Brookland area in NE to shoot. I love it, and I'm eager for more.

This year, this oft referred to, unprecedented time, of 2020 yields the harvest of work done in 2017, as Residue, written and directed by Gerima, comes to Netflix on September 17! Merawi follows in the footsteps of his father, internationally acclaimed filmmaker, Haile Gerima. The film is distributed by Ava DuVernay and her production company, ARRAY. Tune in on 9/17/2020 to see Residue, and witness the journey of a young man reconciling his past and navigating the renovated landscape gentrification carves in his Beloved, Washington, DC.

07/08/2019

Vintage is befitting my return to The Book. It's been quite a while, and I have A LOT to share. I began making my own earring in 2017 while learning to sew with the Urban Encouragement Group, in the aftermath of one of the most fun and joyful experiences I've ever had onset (my favorite place in the world), shooting the feature film production, Lil Girl Gone in conjunction with Of Columbia Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS). I love working with my hands and molding and shaping beauty as I deem it.

My earrings, Harmonies, made in the Ankara style, are now available for purchase. in this video with a few samples from my product line. Featured, in order of appearance, are "Little White Lines", "Denim Rhapsody," "Black Lines Matter," and "Safari in the Serengeti." $25.00 (plus S&H, where applicable) via Cash App, $MelodyTally

Each pair is proudly, uniquely, one-of-kind,just like its wearer. Could that be you?

Anakara Earrings Made By Creator and Artist, Melody Tally Musical Accompaniment and Special Thanks to Jamendo Music for Dutilleul, "Le pass muraille" (Origin...

02/13/2018

I think domestic violence is far more prevalent than what I initially anticipated, sadly. Listening to the radio earlier I discovered that three of the members of the White House Admin were dismissed for allegations of domestic violence, with the wives, ex-wives and girlfriends of the afore coming forward and implicating the men. The easiest thing to do is to look at them and say that they're the bad guys, but they're an effect, and quite dreadfully, a cause for someone else. In no way do I negate their treatment of the women, provided their allegations are truthful. However, Humans are Born Lovers and Born to Love, and our circumstances, as we navigate through life can diminish that innate sensibility and proclivity as we move about through relationships, interfaces and interactions with one another, and disfigure our True Alignment. I'm reminded that the villain is also a victim, and offer prayers of healing and loving vibrations to everyone involved.

This is the of Stop The Cycle, a Public Service Announcement (PSA), written, directed and starring award-winning actress and artist, Melody A. T...

02/08/2018

https://youtu.be/16ws6luGbgM
I shot this in November with the , headed by Art Garfield in conjunction with the DC Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services. As a member of the and , I take immense pleasure in its release and publication. It is an honor to have had Director, Roderick Giles, our beloved "RG," direct the scenes where I'm on camera, and provide such insight fueled by his season experience and natural instinct.

It is wild and wonderful to be on both sides of the camera. There is more to think of, more to plan, more to execute and more to be conscious of, and I so look forward to doing it again...and again...and again. (and again :))

Art is such a catharsis and such healing for me--no matter what the project. I've expanded with each character I've ever portrayed. It is this project that expanded me from Actor to Filmmaker and I celebrate it with joy and gladness, and I'm eager for more. Seeing my written, scripted words come to life in 5D with the facial expressions of my wonderful actors, Charlotte Jones, Jovan Hale, & real-life siblings Ephiani, Marcellus Jr. and Ishmael Dyson, who portrays my son, the hearing of their voices, their interaction with one another and their willingness to be vulnerable and live in the moment, is a feeling I will forever relish and adore.

I find myself appreciating more and more,the contrasting experiences that cultivated the creation of this Public Service Announcement (PSA). I have worked in a PSA as an actor previously on a project about Racism, and had one scene with two lines, and I enjoyed every moment of the shoot. Yet, to expand into writing a script, formulating a shot list, prepping my actors, meeting with my Directors of Photography, Andre Keith & Victoria Williams, working with two camera, working with child actors, choosing and visiting locations, gathering props, and even being open to change and navigating resistance, and an infinitude of more actions required to manifest the very clear vision in my mind (that was completely altered by the way lol), the aftermath just gives me more to savor.

This is the of Stop The Cycle, a Public Service Announcement (PSA), written, directed and starring award-winning actress and artist, Melody A. T...

10/05/2017

Sometimes, you just gotta pay em off.

10/02/2017

Friends, Fam & FB Fam, I want to thank you for tuning into the sixth episode of on the Investigation Discovery network. This episode was really special, and I truly relish my talent as an artist, using my gift to give light to stories. I'm a and has been a staple in my growth and in my family. The City of Rockville is a stones throw away and I was unaware of the location of the story until its viewing.

I thank Red Marble Media for the acuity, diligence, competence and efficiency with the preparation and ex*****on of telling this story. Thank you for making this such a memorable experience. --> ALL LOVE!

Thank you Elaine Rice, Tiffani Horn and the Montgomery County Police Department for sharing your story and for your bravery. There are truly no words to articulate the sadness for the loss of such a light as Millie, Trevor and Janice.

If you've not had an opportunity to see the show in its entirety, check out the full episode here:

https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/tv-shows/shattered/full-episodes/sins-of-the-father

09/27/2017

I'm especially proud of this experience, manifesting a role on the brand new series on the Investigation Discovery network, in the sixth episode, , portraying Elaine Rice, sister of the deceased, Millie and Aunt of Tiffani.
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