Melissa Gannon
Oregon City, Oregon
Artist Melissa Gannon brings a vibrant celebration of nature to her paintings, drawing inspiration from her travels, hikes, and local exploration. Using various mediums, including watercolor, acrylic, and oil, she captures the serenity of woods, the beauty of birds, and the lively hues of flowers in her artwork. "I reflect the joy inherent in the world around us," says Melissa. In 2001, she began teaching art classes. Melissa finds that it enhances her work as she continuously seeks challenging material to match the fast-growing skills of her students, keeping her in a constant state of reaching and learning. In her well-lit studio adorned with art supplies, books, and project photos, Melissa alternately enjoys the serenity of silence or the comfort of music during her creative sessions. Beyond art, her joy extends to various activities, including knitting, cycling, and cooking.
Artist Statement
I find my artistic inspiration in a deep love for color, starting with watercolor and expanding into acrylic, pastel, mixed media, and oil. Nature is my preferred subject, drawn from my travels, hikes, and exploration of the Pacific Northwest's diverse landscapes—coast, rivers, mountains, and desert.
Living in the Pacific Northwest offers me abundant opportunities to paint outdoors, capturing the serenity of the woods, a bird's watchful gaze, or the vibrant energy of daisies. My plein air observations enrich my studio work.
In addition to creating art, I have shared my skills and knowledge through classes and workshops since 2001. Teaching not only fuels my students' rapid growth but also challenges me to find compelling material. Witnessing my students' artistic expression evolve over the years brings me immense joy.
Each painting is a journey of discovery for me. Influenced by the Impressionists, I explore layering and arranging colors to create vibrant patterns of light and beauty on canvas, reflecting the inherent joy in the world.
My primary muse is nature, focusing on the interplay of light and shadow, the mosaic of sun-dappled leaves, or the visual delight of a mountain meadow covered in wildflowers. I aim to convey the wonder of these experiences in my work, bringing a slice of nature's beauty indoors for everyone to appreciate.
Living in the Pacific Northwest offers me abundant opportunities to paint outdoors, capturing the serenity of the woods, a bird's watchful gaze, or the vibrant energy of daisies. My plein air observations enrich my studio work.
In addition to creating art, I have shared my skills and knowledge through classes and workshops since 2001. Teaching not only fuels my students' rapid growth but also challenges me to find compelling material. Witnessing my students' artistic expression evolve over the years brings me immense joy.
Each painting is a journey of discovery for me. Influenced by the Impressionists, I explore layering and arranging colors to create vibrant patterns of light and beauty on canvas, reflecting the inherent joy in the world.
My primary muse is nature, focusing on the interplay of light and shadow, the mosaic of sun-dappled leaves, or the visual delight of a mountain meadow covered in wildflowers. I aim to convey the wonder of these experiences in my work, bringing a slice of nature's beauty indoors for everyone to appreciate.
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