Melissa Gannon

Song of Colors, Original Painting

2019

Artist Comments
"Woods in autumn vibrate with color which shimmers on everything," says Melissa. "This is my tribute to this beautiful time of year. The layering of transparent watercolor and opaque acrylic ink add to this colorful feast for the eyes. Here and there a little iridescent paint adds a bit of sparkle."

About the Artist
Melissa is passionate about color. She finds it to be the most significant form of inspiration to paint. Speaking on influences in her work, Melissa says, “Sometimes it’s an idea that I can’t get out of my head, or a color that I just MUST paint!” She particularly enjoys painting leaves, and the changing colors of Oregon foliage are visible in her work. In 2001, Melissa began teaching art classes, which has allowed her to view her own artwork in a new way. “The information that flows in a class is awesome,” she says. Melissa is constantly learning from the students in her classes, and is more conscious of what it means to be an artistic role model.

Words that describe this painting: trees, aspens, birch, autumn, landscape, woods, forest, fall, impressionism, nature, representational, mixed media artwork, yellow

Song of Colors
Melissa Gannon
Watercolor, acrylic ink on paper
Ready to frame
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front and back
2019
19.75 in. h x 14.75 in. w
0 lbs. 2 oz.