Melissa Willett

The vines tumble and grow over a wall with bright orange blossoms. Here is a little glimpse into the garden that tumbles into our simple, walled cement yard. 

"Tumbling Over", Oil Painting on Canvas, 16 x 20 inches

A painting of a waterfall with dark water and rich, green foliage. Hints of yellow and orange brighten this piece and give it life!

"Waterfall", Oil Painting on Canvas, 16 x 20 inches

This lily is a bright break in a dark forest. It is light and sweet with its pinks, yellows, and dove grey colors. The forest is dark and rich with little specks of yellow light.

"Lily in the Dark", Oil Painting on Canvas, 16 x 20 inches

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"Down into the Garden", Oil Painting on Canvas, 14 x 18 inches Take the steps down into this dreamy garden. Look at the delicate branches. You can almost smell the pale, pink budding flowers. The bright green pulls you into a lovely, Spring day. 

Flowers, butterflies, and a skull - this painting is truly a celebration of the cycle of life and death. Skulls are beautiful and intricate, but also grey in comparison. The butterflies, wildflowers, and bees are buzzing with activity, color and life.

"Wild Skull", Acrylic Painting on Canvas, 8 x 10 inches

My last adventure was a trip to Israel right before stay at home orders began in San Francisco. I am dreaming of this beautiful day where I hugged a stranger. There was music, tea, warmth, and talk of love. 

"Kumquat Tree", Oil Painting on Canvas, 14 x 18 inches

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Halloween is approaching and we get to spend extra time appreciating the macabre. I love painting skulls, there are so many nooks and crannies to explore. So many areas for the light to catch, and so many areas the light cannot reach. They are simply fascinating. 

"Bird Skull - Memento Mori", Oil Painting on Canvas, 8 x 10 inches

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"Lily Blossoming", Oil Painting on Canvas, 8 x 10 inches

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Reposting! I so love this sunny little bouquet. We all need a little brightness now.

"Sunny Bouquet", Oil Painting on Canvas, 8 x 10 inches

So happy with this weekend's progress! Her skin is glowing and rosy now.

Making some progress on a new portrait in oils. Love watching the painting grow and develop. There is such a push and pull to portrait painting to create a balanced work - it is such a theraputic process.

Working on a large (30 x 40"), abstract painting. I am loving the flow and the contrast in this painting. I have been trying to balance large sweeping movements and areas with small details.

Re-posting because now you can all celebrate Friday with a beautiful bouquet!

"Sunny Bouquet", Oil Painting on Canvas, 8 x 10 inches

Still tinkering away at this large kumquat tree oil painting. Trying to really take my time and I still have a long way to go. Loving the movement, it has a very sweet feel.

I always paint sunflowers when I need hope. Thank you to all those working hard because you give me hope that this world can change and grow. Thank you to all of those working hard for the BLM movement. You are seen. I am listening. I am learning. You are not alone.