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Hi, I'm Melissa!

I'm a watercolour artist from Surrey, BC, who loves to paint plants and animals and things to capture and remind myself of the beauty of nature that most of us take for granted. Through art, we can tell our stories to connect with and inspire each other, no matter how small those stories may be.

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From the Latest Blog Post: Planning a Solo Artist Date in Vancouver

pastel drawing of a cartoon cat drawing pictures at an artist booth.
"Like many people, I tend to feel a bit down on my birthday. Seeing as it was a weekday, there would be nobody around, and it would have been easy for me to stay home alone and marinate in my perceived loneliness. Instead, I planned a perfect artist date for myself as if I was my own best friend...."
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grumpy pufferfish block printed onto a cotton patch.
watercolour painting of a chickadee making keys from found objects.
Oil pastel drawing of a skeleton laying in a field of poppies.
Multiple animal-themed prints displayed on a wall.

Flowery illustration of a pet hedgehog in a teacup.
I offer pet illustrations!
Flat rate pricing in Canadian dollars.
5"x7" at $80
8"x10" at $200
11"x14" at $300

plus shipping, if applicable.
Paintings are typically shipped unframed.

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If you don't know what Patreon is, it's a reliable website where people can pledge a little money toward their favourite creative people. On my page, I've turned it into a safe place where we can get together as a little private art club - sketching, sharing work, interacting more... I love posting videos on youtube, but the real rewarding part is the part where I get to meet like-minded people. It's hard to find close, artistic friends!

Q: What's in it for me?

It depends on which membership tier you join! So far we've got postings of sketches, photo references (you can use!), art prompts, real-time painting videos, printable "stickers", scavenger hunts,  and possibly some original artwork mailed out to you! My favourite part is the community feed, where patrons (that's you!) are free to post their own drawings and have conversations. Of course, you are also free to follow along with the group in private.

Q: How much does it cost?

As little as a dollar! The rewards get better the more you pledge... but you don't have to commit forever. You can change and/or cancel your pledge at any time. Physical rewards are mailed out on the first of the month to coincide with completed payment (for example, February pledges are charged on the first of March, and so mailings go out that day).

Join our sketching club on Patreon!


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  • Home
  • About Me
    • Group Exhibitions
    • Contact
    • Art Newsletter
  • Gallery
    • Special Delivery
    • Pet Illustrations
    • Wild Satellite Series
    • Living Spaces Series
    • Miscellaneous Paintings
  • Blog
  • Videos
  • Shop