Meet the artist
Melanie Pruitt
Artist Bio:
I am an expressionist painter, pouring emotion, color and stories into my artwork. Tho my series may differ somewhat from each other, and my media choices vary, the heart of what I communicate does not change. My expressions of joy, tranquility and love for nature permeates every piece of artwork.
I have been a creative person all my life, but I didn’t really understand that because so much of my creativity came in the form of physical movement. In 2001 a virus left me with a post-infectious chronic illness taking away my physical abilities. This led me to the wonderful discovery of my creative self in painting. I began with watercolor and still love the exciting dance between water and paint.
I learned some beginning basics of drawing and composition in college, but am largely self-taught. I've learned and developed my skills through in person workshops, online resources, books and lots and lots of exploration! I began selling my artwork in 2005.
Artist Experience:
Gallery Representation:
One Gallery - Hilo, Hawaii
Banyan Gallery - Hilo, Hawaii
Volcano Garden Arts - Volcano, Hawaii
Exhibits and Awards
- 2022 - The Healing Power of Arts Inspired by Nature Juried Exhibition - Special Recognition Award. Curated by Renee Phillips of Manhattan Arts International
- 2022 - HIAA Hawaii Nei Juried Art Exhibition
- 2021 ~ HIAA Hawaii Nei Juried Art Exhibition
- 2020 - HIAA Hawaii Nei Juried Art Exhibition
- 2020 - HIAA Abstracts Only 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 on Hawaii Island...
~ One Gallery, 186 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo Hawaii (map)
~ Banyan Gallery, 71 Banyan Drive, Hilo Hawaii (map)
~ Volcano Garden Arts, 19-3834 Old Volcano Road, Volcano Hawaii (map)
Inquiries regarding gallery representation or wholesale pricing please use the contact form.
In the interest of encouraging a safer and healthier culture, I have greatly reduced my participation in social media platforms. I invite you to follow me by subscribing to my email newsletter and returning to my two websites regularly.
© 2024 Melanie Pruitt