Melissa Brittain Biography Artist statement
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Artist statement: For me art has always been a big part of my life. My family has many artists, some professional and some amateur, so I have always been exposed to different types of art. For that reason I believe I look at objects from a more abstract view. I am inspired to paint by the energy of people and their emotions. I believe the human being is the most complex and mysterious of all things, and for this reason I paint to capture the emotional state of people.” Melissa Brittain is a native Georgian living in the Atlanta area. As a child she would draw figures with fashion from magazines. Melissa moved from pencil to watercolor and acrylic on paper. Her education started when she had the desire to paint with oils. “I knew at that point I would need direction. It has opened a whole new world for me and I can now translate my emotion to the viewer.” Melissa is a multi-media artist integrating oil paint and mixed media into her unique and decidedly elegant feminine works of art. She starts a painting by texturizing the surface and applying glazes of color until she is satisfied with the placement of objects and shadows. She utilizes a variety of surfaces from canvas to board and tile. Melissa has created an elegant series capturing the magic and allure of women in sophisticated gowns. She paints this collection on carefully selected tile and has become known for her ability to translate the essence of a female from her brush to the slate. “The figures on tile seem to take on a life of their own. It is remarkable to see the emotions change with the smallest stroke of a brush.” Another series captures the openness and innocence of children at play. “I think this series takes the observer to childhood experiences and matters of the heart”. As the audience for her work continues to expand, along with her reputation in the art Community, so does her creative energy. She continues to attract much interest in her work from public and private collectors and designers. Melissa is available for commissioned pieces for those who have specific taste. Shows and awards: Atlanta Artist Association “The Buckhead Library Show” 2007 Smyrna “Christmas Exhibition” 2007 Juried show “Generosity Art from the Heart” 2008 Juried show “Smyrna Artist Association Art Walk” First Place 2008 Smyrna “Christmas Exhibition” 2008 Phillips Fine Art Charity Shows 2008 Emory University-My House “Gift in Kind” 2008 Galleries and representation: Definitive Publishing 2007 Art Space International 2008 High Point Market 2008-2009 Americas Mart 2008-2009 Parker-Marsh Gallery 2009-2010 Paul Robinson Fine Art 2010-2011 Directory: uploads uploads -> 587 Return function, r i(X) r i(0) r i(1) r i(2) r i(3) 1 0 2 4 6 Thermal Station, I 2 0 1 5 6 3 0 3 5 6 10 uploads -> Department of science and humanities department of mathematics part-a questions and answers uploads -> The Case Against the nypd’s Quota-Driven ‘Broken Windows’ Policing What Is It? uploads -> For want of a nail uploads -> Ownership Models There are two different types of ownership models uploads -> Police Militarization uploads -> City of rising star regular meting thursday, july 14, 2016 uploads -> Township of winfield uploads -> Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act of 2014 uploads -> The Black Panther Party’s Ten-Point Program What We Want Now! Download 8.73 Kb. Share with your friends:
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