Melinda Matson Spina - Artistry for House & Garden

Serves Tucson, AZ

35244

Hired 1 time

1 employee

25 years in business

Free on-site estimate

5.0

This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, PayPal, Square cash app, Venmo, and Zelle.

Next Service

Hours

Sun Closed

Mon 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tues Closed

Wed 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Thurs 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Fri 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Sat Closed

Credentials

Background Check

Melinda Matson Spina
Completed on 4/3/2023

Introduction

(Thumbtack hires does not reflect that all clients reach me directly) A designer and maker working in exhibitions, interiors, and gardens for over twenty years, with emphasis on self-reliance and grassroots stewardship. I've directed projects from curating and installing fine art, to rehabilitating historic houses. As a life long artisan with a keen eye for aesthetics, I work well with others in the hands-on process of crafting beautifully unusual spaces, indoors and out. Services: Writing, design, guidance, and project management concerning placemaking, including consultation and craft in the following areas: - improvement of residential/commercial spaces and landscapes - curation, installation, and branding for exhibitions - placemaking design for events - aesthetically refined native and culinary gardens - custom fixtures and repurposing of salvage - craft pruning of specimen cacti, shrubs, and small trees - sustainable floral design for events and venues - mud adobe natural fortification - artisan tile work

Q&A

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

$40/hr - Community Collaborations $50/hr - Guidance / Project Management $75/hr - Design / Drafting / Craft Volunteer / sliding-scale options for aligned community projects Collector’s finder service available at 20% of purchase cost

What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

Phone introduction, then in-person consultation. If we’re a good match, planning proceeds.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

I am a unique and self-taught designer and artisan working in exhibitions, interiors, and gardens for over 20 years, I've directed a diversity of projects from rehabilitating historic houses to curating and installing fine art.

How did you get started doing this type of work?

Growing up, I lived in environments ranging from the southernmost Arizona border and desert, to the Panama Canal and rainforest. Throughout life, I’ve been drawn to artistry, habitat, and horticulture.

What types of customers have you worked with?

I’ve worked with customers from myriad backgrounds, and volunteered with both rural and urban community projects.

Describe a recent project you are fond of. How long did it take?

Ongoing design for rehabilitation and retrofit of a 1946 adobe house and its surrounding landscape.

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

If an introduction feels promising, meet in person for a thorough consultation. Only hire a provider who inspires both trust and vision.

What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?

"How do I want to feel in the setting I am aiming for? What are my primary concerns and preferences in aesthetics, conservation, and maintenance?"