Meet Melanie Pruitt
Hawaii Island Artist Creating Tropical Themed Art
Melanie Pruitt
A bit about me...
I have been painting and selling my artwork since 2005. Prior to that, my artistic endeavors included activities such as springboard diving, garden design, ballet and teaching creative dance to preschoolers. I am also a published author and motivational speaker. When I came down with a debilitating chronic illness, I was determined not to let it ruin my life, so I turned to watercolor painting - something I had long desired to try.
I love the dance that occurs between water and pigment and find every painting an adventure, now exploring a variety of media. I enjoy exploring and creating visual texture in my paintings. Through my art, I love to share my love for and awe in the creation of beauty. The best art touches my heart and makes me 'feel' something. In my artwork, I want to convey a feeling of wonder, and draw the viewer closer to The Creator of all beauty.
Exhibits and Awards
- 2020 ~ HIAA Hawaii Nei Juried Art Exhibition
- 2020 ~ Featured Artist, One Gallery, Hilo HI
- 2020 ~ Banyan Art Stroll Juried Exhibit, Hilo HI
- 2019 ~ HIAA Hawaii Nei Juried Art Exhibition
- 2010 ~ 2nd Place in the SWWS Spring Show
- 2009 ~ Honorable Mention in the SWWS Spring Show
Galleries
Finding my art while on Hawaii Island...
- One Gallery, Hilo Hawaii
- Banyan Gallery, Hilo Hawaii
- Volcano Garden Arts, Volcano Hawaii
- Kau Gallery, Naalehu Hawaii
See the Travel Page for more information about these galleries.
Melanie's View of Hawaii
expressed in three distinct artistic styles
The Ho'olaule'a Series
Let's have some fun!
- conveying the playfulness, liveliness and festivity of being in Hawaii, with bright colors and a unique style.
Tropical Watercolors
Hawaii is pure beauty!
- serious watercolor portrayals of the serene beauty of Hawaii with a stylized focus on light and shadow.
Expressionistic Hawaii Nei
Look a little closer!
- multi-media textures, batik effects and surprising geometrics communicate the alluring complexity of Hawaii.
