

Artist Statement:
I experience life and the world in an amplified way. I feel things deeply and express things strongly. When I walk through a garden, I don’t just see the garden, I feel the garden! From the stillness of the rainforest to bright sunshine contrasted with deep shadows on desert mountains, playful wildlife, skies filled with clouds, sunrises and sunsets, nature touches me and changes me. My paintings are saturated with these experiences and feelings. I express joyful celebration, deep peaceful tranquility and bright love and hope with strong color and playful ideas.
I have recently been thinking deeply about the unseen or unnoticed "peoples" behind all the gorgeous places and lands around us. I am currently exploring this in my artwork in my "Land Sees" series inspiring both myself, and hopefully others, to see people through eyes of love, compassion and empathy.
I invite you to explore my art on the pages of this website.
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The latest news from my studio
"Color Shift" Exhibition
I am pleased to announce that these two originals, Marie's Bouquet and Into The Rainforest are on display in the Color Shift Exhibition at the Ground Floor Artist's Gallery in Surprise Arizona. The Exhibition runs from June 4 - August 2, 2025.
Two additional ways to enjoy Melanie's art
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Art Lifting Hearts
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