18×24”
Oil on Canvas
Inspired by the Congaree National Park. As a college sophomore, we studied the ecology of the Congaree. Little did I know that I would revisit this natural habitat, finding inspiration in the murky water and reaching trees. Hour by hour, the forest evolves. Creatures hidden among trees and underbrush inspire me to bring the canvas to life.
12×24”
Oil on Board | Framed
No rumor - it was real! Scott and I scored phenomenal seats in Vegas to see Adele. It was AMAZING. What a show! For weeks, I had been listening to Adele in my studio to make sure I was prepped. This painting of zinnias and figs was a fun super-layered painting inspired by Adele belting it out in the background.
18x36”
Oil on Canvas | Framed
Trees in a forest are unique individuals, but they’re also interdependent. I’ve found that the lives of Southerners tend to follow a similar pattern. This particular group of trees is in a flat, roadside area near Brevard, NC.
11x14”
Oil on Paper | Framed
The sun sets on a former rice field in Georgetown, SC, now reclaimed by nature. This study was in preparation for several larger versions including Above and Beyond.
Framing is available for all sizes. If your painting size is not listed, please email me at melissa@melissaandersonstudio.com to make a custom framing order.
24x30”
Oil on Canvas | Framed
Dahlias are a bright spot in hot August. I have many friends who are prize-winning dahlia growers. Lucky Me! The blooms on these exotic flowers range from small buttons to flashy, giant, feathery blooms. I love how the colors interplay between the various varieties that make these beauties so much fun to paint.
30×60”
Oil on Canvas | Framed
This stand of trees in the Congaree National Park weathers together the rise and fall of the rivers. As a group, they reach majestically upward, but their roots are entwined beneath the soil. Their symbiotic growth makes them stronger together. When Florence & the Machine’s song, Stand By Me, played while I was painting, I knew at once this tree painting would be so named.