2022
Artist Comments
Artist Melissa Gannon depicts aspen trees of various sizes and shapes flourishing during the height of fall. She imagines the timber engaging in dance, reaching toward each other accompanied by the rustle and flash of their leaves. Her brisk brushwork keeps each rhythm as part of the autumnal dance. The warm colors create excitement for every movement in this display.
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: aspens, birch, trees, autumn, fall, season, woods, forest, grass, paper, warm, oilpaint, impressionism, impressionism, nature, oil painting, orange
Dance!
Melissa Gannon
Oil painting on paper
Ready to frame
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2022
12 in. h x 16 in. w
0 lbs. 8 oz.
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