California - Mixed Media
Artist Comments
This piece is part of my stripes series. It is painted on a gallery wrapped canvas, with finished sides, and comes ready to hang.
About the Artist
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract California - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
2010s Pop Art California - Mixed Media
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Canvas
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist California - Mixed Media
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
2010s Surrealist California - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary California - Mixed Media
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
2010s Contemporary California - Mixed Media
Bronze
2010s Contemporary California - Mixed Media
Resin, Panel
Early 2000s Contemporary California - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
2010s Surrealist California - Mixed Media
Gold Leaf
2010s Conceptual California - Mixed Media
Metal, Steel
2010s Abstract California - Mixed Media
Resin, Epoxy Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary California - Mixed Media
Textile, Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary California - Mixed Media
Metal
2010s Impressionist California - Mixed Media
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary California - Mixed Media
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
2010s Contemporary California - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary California - Mixed Media
Acrylic, Board
Mid-20th Century Abstract California - Mixed Media
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary California - Mixed Media
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art California - Mixed Media
Mixed Media, Resin, Plastic, Acrylic, Wood Panel
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art California - Mixed Media
Metal
2010s Surrealist California - Mixed Media
Foil
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist California - Mixed Media
Resin, Wood, Mixed Media, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary California - Mixed Media
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
2010s Street Art California - Mixed Media
Canvas, Varnish, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Digital
2010s Abstract California - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary California - Mixed Media
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
2010s Contemporary California - Mixed Media
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
Late 20th Century Modern California - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
2010s Street Art California - Mixed Media
Canvas, Varnish, Archival Ink, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary California - Mixed Media
Wire
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art California - Mixed Media
Resin, Rubber, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
Artist Comments
"This painting is about embracing the imperfect, impermanent and incomplete," says Maya. A wall with peeling paint, rusted undertones, a rough texture, forgot...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract California - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary California - Mixed Media
Canvas, Mixed Media
2010s Pop Art California - Mixed Media
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Stencil
2010s Contemporary California - Mixed Media
Canvas, Varnish, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Mixed Media
2010s Minimalist California - Mixed Media
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Digital
2010s Contemporary California - Mixed Media
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
2010s Pop Art California - Mixed Media
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Stencil
2010s Abstract California - Mixed Media
Mixed Media, Monotype
2010s Abstract Expressionist California - Mixed Media
Acrylic, Other Medium
1980s Abstract Expressionist California - Mixed Media
Silk, Masonite, Glaze
2010s Contemporary California - Mixed Media
Glass, Mixed Media
2010s Abstract Expressionist California - Mixed Media
Acrylic, Other Medium
2010s California - Mixed Media
Mixed Media, Monotype
Artist Comments
Inspired by a summer trip, Melissa has been looking forward to combining one of her favorite birds, the meadowlark, with purple asters. She enjoyed creating the contrast between the loosely rendered flowers and the more detailed bird. Adding to the piece are lovely orange accents and a little iridescent blue.
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: meadowlark, purple asters, flowers, bird, nature, animals, flora, representational, mixed media artwork, purple, yellow
Meadowlark & Purples
Melissa Gannon...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary California - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary California - Mixed Media
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
2010s Minimalist California - Mixed Media
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Digital
2010s Contemporary California - Mixed Media
Paper, Mixed Media
2010s Abstract California - Mixed Media
Mixed Media, Monotype
2010s Minimalist California - Mixed Media
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Digital
2010s Abstract California - Mixed Media
Oil, Wood Panel
2010s Pop Art California - Mixed Media
Wood, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Expressionist California - Mixed Media
Acrylic, Other Medium
2010s Contemporary California - Mixed Media
Paper, Ink
2010s Abstract California - Mixed Media
Mixed Media, Monotype
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary California - Mixed Media
Ink, Archival Paper, Pencil
2010s Minimalist California - Mixed Media
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Expressionist California - Mixed Media
Acrylic, Other Medium
2010s Minimalist California - Mixed Media
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Digital
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