About Melody Stotler, Ph.D.

Experimental Art Meets Emotional UX
There’s no wrong way to make art—only different ways to get curious.

🌈 Who I Am
Hi, I’m Dr. Melody Metcalf-Stotler — media psychologist, art educator, brand consultant, and cultural systems designer. I believe art and media can be a tool for emotional safety, identity expression, and joyful reflection.


My brain thrives on community, conversations, context, coffee, and color. While I am trained in quantitative research, ROI, numbers, and so on, I do my best when I’m working in qualitative and observational research, conversations, and reinforcing smiles.

A person with short red hair wearing black glasses with embellished frames, headphones, and a black off-shoulder top, taking a selfie with artistic tools and colorful drawings in the background.

What I Offer

  • In-person workshops at Blaine’s Art Supply in Anchorage

  • Speaking gigs

  • Branding and creative consulting

  • Organic community building

My Philosophy
I don’t teach “how to draw”. I teach how to let go.

Whether it’s understanding media messages or learning why your watercolors make you happy, the Lab exists to help curious people create with confidence.

If you’ve ever said “I’m not creative,” I’ll bet my entire washi tape collection that you’re wrong.