Alternate View of Cells and Viruses
Inspired by… using scientific insights as a resource for assembling an alternate view of cells and viruses found in the human body and in plants….
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Holding It All In
Inspired by… nature’s organic materials randomly layered into a hard plastic container effectively holding it all in. The collage of nature’s elements create mini vignettes…
Ralph’s Barn
Inspired by… the pastoral view of my friend Ralph’s barn and surrounding summer fields on the family farm in East Tennessee. Ralph’s multi-generational family farm…
Turquoise III
Inspired by… the soft and tranquil turquoise and gold rust veins running through the old, weathered copper industrial vent. The palette of turquoise and yellow…
Turquoise II
Inspired by… the black metal edging of a weathered, copper industrial roof vent now transformed into a beautiful turquoise palette. This painting highlights the thick…
Turquoise I
Inspired by… an old turquoise rusted and weathered copper industrial roof vent found at a historical South Carolina beach site. The multi colored palette of…
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Landscapes
Inspirations for Landscapes… are just the beauty of the earth. We are blessed to be a part of such a diverse and beautiful land. Seasons,…
Monotone Shapes and Shadows
Inspired by… the effect of using direct lighting and a gray palette to create an oil painting of monotone shapes and shadows. For this painting…
Metal and Wood Rusting Away
Inspired by… the metal and wood rusting away that became a new home for spring vines. I liked the contrast between the hard metal and…
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Melissa Pinney Artist’s Biography
South Carolina artist Melissa Pinney creates art inspired by her personal experiences traveling near and far. Most all of her artwork has a connection to…