Melissa Gannon Art
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Framed by distant mountains, sunflowers bask in the sunlight, their petals dancing in the gentle breeze. Artist Melissa Gannon created this vibrant piece by l...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Melissa Gannon Art
Mixed Media
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Abstract floral scene created by freely pouring ink on paper. Hollyhocks blooming in summer. Vibrant use of red, pink and purple balanced out with greens and ...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Melissa Gannon Art
Mixed Media
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Every year, Melissa finds herself enchanted with the changing colors of the season. She created this piece as a tribute to the beauty of the autumn leaves. Sh...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Melissa Gannon Art
Mixed Media
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A high mountain valley appears vivid and alive. Clean air, crisp natural sounds, and colorful foliage create a tranquil atmosphere. As summer draws to a close, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Melissa Gannon Art
Mixed Media
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Mountains inspire, intimidate, shape weather, shelter wildlife, and hold secrets. This piece draws inspiration from artist Melissa Gannon's trip to the Wallow...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Melissa Gannon Art
Acrylic
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Every spring, artist Melissa Gannon looks for the first blooming roses. She paints a joyful response to the wonders of the sprin...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Melissa Gannon Art
Oil
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A wintry scene unfolds with bare trees and geese in flight along a riverbank. Tangled weeds create intricate patterns that harmonize with the freeform structu...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Melissa Gannon Art
Watercolor
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Artist Melissa Gannon paints a natural landscape of red. "I really wanted to explore all the variety of the fiery shade against muted blues and yellows," says...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Melissa Gannon Art
Oil
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Artist Melissa Gannon paints a vibrant landscape of autumnal aspens. Melissa draws inspiration from her adventure of a trip thro...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Melissa Gannon Art
Oil
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Artist Melissa Gannon drew inspiration for this vineyard closeup from Oregon wine country not far from her home. "Grapes for wine, grapes to eat, grapes for j...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Melissa Gannon Art
Mixed Media
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Artist Melissa Gannon paints a lush landscape at the height of fall. The carpeted grassland transitions into the forest canopies. Vibrant hues of yellow progress into orange and red in the autumnal terrain. Melissa displays...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Melissa Gannon Art
Oil
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I'm always captivated by the fall colors and shapes. I began this piece by squirting acrylic ink on paper, pressing in leaves, squirting and spritzing and the...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Melissa Gannon Art
Mixed Media
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Artist Melissa Gannon explores various methods and techniques in her art career to create a captivating image of ferns and underbrush deep in the woods. Utili...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Melissa Gannon Art
Mixed Media
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"Autumn begins with a burst of color and as the leaves fall, winter arrives," says artist Melissa Gannon. "Color is still present but more muted." Utilizing w...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Melissa Gannon Art
Mixed Media
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Artist Melissa Gannon created this piece as her interpretation of High Rocks Canyon in the Black Rock Desert in Nevada. "Thousands of wagons traveled through ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Melissa Gannon Art
Mixed Media
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"Even in the middle of winter when the colors are muted, beauty abounds and promises spring," shares artist Melissa Gannon. Insp...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Melissa Gannon Art
Mixed Media
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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
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Melissa Gannon Art
Mixed Media
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I spent an afternoon squirting inks on paper. Then I pressed leaves into the inks, added saran wrap and let it dry. This resulted in the lovely texture and co...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Melissa Gannon Art
Mixed Media
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Artist Melissa Gannon depicts aspen trees of various sizes and shapes flourishing during the height of fall. She imagines the timber engaging in dance, reachi...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Melissa Gannon Art
Oil
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Ripe blackberries glow in the summer sun. Golden yellow, purple, blue and green applied in painterly brushstrokes and brought into focus with fine line work.<...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Melissa Gannon Art
Mixed Media
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Spring is here! I wanted to show the first changes where the leaves are just beginning to become visible along with the pinks. I created some interesting text...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Melissa Gannon Art
Mixed Media
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"This is a piece about trees and the spaces in between, the undefined - where mysteries and dreams abound," says artist Melissa Gannon...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Melissa Gannon Art
Mixed Media
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Purple and green are two of my favorite colors and wisteria is the perfect subject! I squirted paint directly onto the paper to make a lovely, saturated wash. When dry I developed the piece intuitively. I finished with tinted gouache to highlight the lovely light behind the wisteria. I'm very pleased with the mood of this piece.
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: wisteria,flowers,watercolor painting,watercolor floral,floral,purple,green,purple and green,nature,floral painting,, impressionism, flora, representational, watercolor painting, green, purple, purple
Mysteries of Purple & Green
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Melissa Gannon Art
Watercolor
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Melissa Gannon Art
Paper, Mixed Media
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Melissa Gannon Art
Canvas, Oil
20th Century Impressionist Melissa Gannon Art
Oil
1940s Abstract Impressionist Melissa Gannon Art
Oil
Early 2000s Impressionist Melissa Gannon Art
Canvas, Cotton, Epoxy Resin, Varnish, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Melissa Gannon Art
Canvas, Oil
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Melissa Gannon Art
Canvas, Oil
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Melissa Gannon Art
Oil
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Melissa Gannon Art
Canvas, Oil
Early 2000s Impressionist Melissa Gannon Art
Canvas, Oil, Mixed Media, Cotton Canvas, Varnish, Epoxy Resin, Cotton
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Melissa Gannon Art
Canvas, Oil
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Melissa Gannon Art
Canvas, Oil
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"Layers add complexity and richness to everything," says artist Melissa Gannon. With big-leaf and vine maple leaves, Melissa carefully creates multiple films of...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Melissa Gannon Art
Mixed Media
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"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 transpare...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Melissa Gannon Art
Mixed Media
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"I think cardinals are some of the most beautiful birds," says Melissa Gannon. "They are really lovely to paint due to their bright colors. Working with mixed...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Melissa Gannon Art
Mixed Media
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I really love waterlilies and the designs that the flowers, leaves and water make. This acrylic piece showcases lovely corals and greens with touches of laven...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Melissa Gannon Art
Acrylic
