30×24 stretched canvas, oil painting.

Melinda Anderson makes her one-of-a-kind gorgeous hand made jewelry using sterling silver and gold fill with natural stones, semi-precious stones, crystals and fresh-water pearls.

I’ve been on a creative path for over 45 years. I’m an enthusiastic, creative person who wears a lot of hats—including fine artist, illustrator, designer, gallery manager, educator, and an executive of art organizations. I am a realistic artist who has transitioned into multiple styles of painting, exploring abstract ideas and themes. I’m an expressive and intuitive painter in oils, acrylics, watercolors, pencils, and ink. I love light, movement and color, and I push myself to find the right subject and style for my work while staying open to everything around me. I call myself a colorist. Everything is strong and bright, but there is a surrealistic twist to much…

I am inspired by tranquil landscapes and provincial settings. My artwork reflects some realism but I hope to capture the whimsy of days gone by while living in the moment. I enjoy experimenting with different mediums and lately I have been using oil pastels. I have also been making clay pendants/charms to paint designs on; either as an accessory or just something pretty to look at. I’m a new mom, and I have been creating in my spare time (my family is also an inspiration but I try to maintain my identity and individuality too). I hope to continue to be a part of a community which encourages creativity!