Melissa Barrett

Painting - Watercolor & Oil

I work primarily in watercolor and oil, painting a wide range of subjects—portraits of people and animals, florals, vintage cars, boats, architecture, and landscapes. What connects all of my work is a deep interest in light. The way it falls across a surface, catches in a reflection, or softens a shadow is often what sparks the beginning of a painting for me.

A simple scene or a familiar object can suddenly feel full of magic when the light hits just right. That’s the feeling I try to capture in my work—a sense of wonder in the ordinary.

I am a self-taught artist and have been painting all my life. I am a Signature Member of the Colorado Watercolor Society and Oil Painters of America. Each painting is a quiet observation—an attempt to capture a moment as it is, and as it feels.

Instagram: @mbarrett303art

Email: mbarrett303@gmail.com