Watercolor Art - Collect IT - Create IT! The Creators Palette
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Do YOU love watercolor?
I DO!!
Welcome to my watercolor lens! The Creators Palette is the name of my website as well as my ID's on eBay and Etsy - it's only CreatorsPalette on ArtByUs.
I originally started this lens to share my own watercolor artwork. I still want to do that, but I also hope to share my love for watercolor painting by introducing you to some other great watercolorists, giving you tips on getting started yourself and showing great places to buy watercolor paintings and materials.
So, whether you are a collector or an artist wanting to get started in watercolor - I hope you'll enjoy my lens!
Thank you for visiting my lens and don't forget to rate it for me!
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ENJOY!!!
Melanie's Bio
Melanie Pruitt is an artist who specializes in watercolors. She says, "The movement and dance that occurs between pigment and water, along with the unpredictable results are fascinating to me. Every painting is the beginning of an adventure!"She believes that art is most successful when it touches the viewer's heart. With every painting, Melanie endeavors to draw the viewer closer to the heart of the creator of all beauty. "Whether it's joy, serenity or even sadness - art should make me feel. One of my favorite paintings even makes me cry!"
Melanie has been involved and interested in art all her life. Being a very active person, she invested her artistic abilities in the beauty of movement in diving, gymnastics and the creativeness of garden design. She is also a published author and was a motivational speaker for women's retreats and conferences where she invested her artistic love into creative visual presentations. Most recently, she enjoyed the art of dance. Melanie not only danced in Columbia Dance's "The Nutcracker Ballet" for 6 years in Vancouver, WA., she also began and taught the creative dance program for children at Columbia Dance.
However, a debilitating chronic illness changed her life. She is no longer able to actively pursue these artistic outlets. Being determined not to let a chronic illness strip her of life and art, she turned to a lifelong dream of learning to paint with watercolor.
A self-taught watercolorist, Melanie began with a solid basis in visual art, having taken classes focusing on drawing, color and composition in college. She now paints daily, creating and selling art of various sizes. She especially enjoys miniature and small format painting, but also creates larger pieces and has recently begun to create on a new product - watercolor canvas.
One of Vancouver's emerging artists, Melanie has art placed throughout the US and internationally. She has been awarded several Artist Choice Awards, as well as winning awards in the SWWS art shows.
YouTube Watercolor Videos
Some are my own videos - others are watercolor videos I enjoy watching
Art I have for Sale - including watercolors
Visit my website or Etsy Store - see links below
Watercolor Links
Supplies and Learning
- Ron Ranson
- A wonderful artist and author, Ron specializes in watercolor painting with a hake brush. You can see some of his books available on Amazon below. He also offers workshops and private lessons. I love his work! Hope you'll take a look at his website.
- WetCanvas!
- Do you want to learn more about art? This is the place to do it! You can find information and forums on any art form imaginable. You can discover new art talent and develop your own. I love this place!
- Daniel Smith - Art Supplies
- Daniel Smith watercolor paints are my very favorites!!! They make wonder natural pigment paints and have some of the most unique paints they call "PrimaTek". These paints are made with natural pigments, gemstones etc. and have some unusual colorings and granualtion. They also offer a huge variety of other painting supplies as well as acrylic and oil paints. I've had excellent customer service with them!
- Cheap Joes
- Another great place to buy art materials. AND, they carry the Ron Ranson Hake brush in three different sizes!!!
- Dick Blick Art Materials
- When I first began to learn watercolor, I received a gift certificate to Dick Blick for Christmas. I was amazed at the variety of art supplies they had for sale and the prices are quite good. Bought my first set of Holbein watercolors that year!
- Jerry's
- Another great online art supplie store. Watch for their sales and if you sign in for an account, you'll receive valuable coupons to your email. I got my first order with FREE shipping!!
Watercolor Teaching DVD's on Amazon
My Musings
Sam's Sunset
I'm excited today to introduce you to my newest painting. It's been a long year with little sun here in the Northwest. I find my mind and heart, more and more frequently, going back to my beloved island, Kauai!On my last trip there, though I took some art supplies, I made it a goal to take lots of reference pictures so I could paint Kauai when I got home.
Tuesday, I spent the whole day painting. I prepared and began to work on a new "Enchanted" painting, and I painted this scene of Bali Hai. It is from one of the reference pictures I took - kayak and all!
Bali Hai was made famous in the musical South Pacific. It's on the North Shore, and this is looking towards one of the best snorkeling beaches on the island.
You can click the picture to visit the page where it is for sale!
Watercolor on Amazon
Books, DVD's , supplies etc
Amazon Search
My Art Links
- Melanie's Journey
- I've combined my blog with my website to create one great place to get to know me and enjoy browsing and purchasing my artwork.
- Etsy - My Online Store
- Etsy is a fantastic place to find handmade items. Check out my store and then browse through all the other fantastic artists who sell their art on Etsy!
- TCP Jewelry
- This is my dabbling in jewelry. I specialize in affordable Medical Alert ID bracelets, but I also offer earrings, regular bracelets, anklets and more!
- Art By Melanie on Zibbet
- One more place you can purchase my art online
- My YouTube Art Videos
- Come watch all of the YouTube Art videos I've made. Some are ebay art groups and several are my own art shows. The best thing (in my mind) about all these videos, is the background music. It is all original, played and recorded by my 14 year old son!
- Cafe Press Store
- See lots of items created with prints of my own original art.
- Buying and Selling Art Online Lens
- Some ideas and tips for buying and selling art online.
TheCreatorsPalette on Etsy
A good place to sell your watercolor artwork
Iris Flower ORIGINAL blue purple ACEO dewdrop painting by Melanie Pruitt | Price: $0
Iris Flower ORIGINAL blue purple ACEO dewdrop painting by Melanie Pruitt
This is an ORIGINAL ACEO - painted on 140lb Artistico Cold Press with arti... (full description)
Red Poppies GICLEE 11x14 Flower watercolor PRINT of floral painting by Melanie Pruitt EBSQ | Price: $28
Red Poppies GICLEE 11x14 Flower watercolor PRINT of floral painting by Melanie Pruitt EBSQ
This is an 11"x14"" Sommerset Velvet Gicl... (full description)
ACEO Dewdrop Cone Flower ORIGINAL painting | Price: $10
ACEO Dewdrop Cone Flower ORIGINAL painting
This is an ORIGINAL ACEO - painted on 140lb Artistico Cold Press with artist quality watercolors and a b... (full description)
GICLEE 8x10 Enchanted Forest Pinecone PRINT watercolor painting by M. Pruitt | Price: $24
GICLEE 8x10 Enchanted Forest Pinecone PRINT watercolor painting by M. Pruitt
This is an 8"x10" Sommerset Velvet Giclee Print of "Enc... (full description)
ACEO Tropical Sunset hawaii ORIGINAL painting by M. Pruitt | Price: $10
ACEO Tropical Sunset hawaii ORIGINAL painting by M. Pruitt
This is an ORIGINAL ACEO - painted on 140lb Artistico Cold Press with artist quality w... (full description)
ORIGINAL watercolor Garden Flower Hummingbird 12x16 Painting by M. Pruitt | Price: $175
ORIGINAL watercolor Garden Flower Hummingbird 12x16 Painting by M. Pruitt
“Garden Enchantment” is a unique, one of a kind painting by Melanie... (full description)
ACEO Mt. Hood Landscape Sheep ORIGINAL painting by Melanie | Price: $0
This is an ORIGINAL ACEO - painted on 140lb Artistico Cold Press with artist quality watercolors.
It is titled "Countryside" and features... (full description)
11x14 Cherry Tree Photograph Print Black and White Sepia or Color EBSQ | Price: $18
11x14 Cherry Tree Photograph Print Black and White Sepia or Color EBSQ
Title: Cherry Drop
Printed on: Quality Luster paper
Open Edition
This p... (full description)
Grape Vine ORIGINAL18x24 Watercolor painting by M Pruitt EBSQ | Price: $170
Grape Vine ORIGINAL18x24 Watercolor painting by M Pruitt EBSQ
This original watercolor titled, "The Vine" is painted on Artistico 140lb R... (full description)
Clearance SALE12x16 HORSE Wildlife original WATERCOLOR painting CANVAS by M Pruitt | Price: $69
Clearance SALE12x16 HORSE Wildlife original WATERCOLOR painting CANVAS by M Pruitt
Titled "Standing Strong", this is a moving painting fo... (full description)
Customize Your Own Personal 4x6 Watercolor or give a GIFT certificate by M Pruitt EBSQ | Price: $35
Customize Your Own Personal 4x6 Watercolor or give a GIFT certificate by M Pruitt EBSQ
Purchase this commission and you send me your own photo or p... (full description)
My favorite Watercolor Artists
- Jennifer Nilsson
- Jen has the most adorable art I have seen in a long time. If you like whimsical and warm visit Jen's website to see her wonderful art. On her website you'll find links to her ebay auctions, her art blog, her Cafe Press store with wonderful gift items, and Misty Dreamz where you can buy cross stitch patterns of Jen's cuties.
- Kauai Artist - Marionette
- I have known Marionette online, I love her Kauai paintings and drawings! I also enjoy her newsletters, her videos, and I even took a silk painting class in her studio when on Kauai. Visit her blog... it will take you to many wonderful aspects of her art life!
- Art By Erika
- Erika has a beautiful personality and it shines through in her watercolor painting.
- Mark Satchwill Art
- Mark has an outstanding and unique style. His portraits will amaze you. I commissioned him to paint a portrait of my parents for their 50th anniversary!
Watercolor "stuff" on eBay
My Original art on great gifts at CafePress
I've ordered some of these - magnets, t-shirts, hats... they are great quality!
Psalm 23 Sheep Pasture Tile
This beautiful country hydrangea painting is printed on a tile, framed and ready to hang in any kitchen, home or office!
Framed Tile
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Inspirational Ocean Sunrise Magnet (10 pack)
His Love is New magnet with an original watercolor painting by Melanie
Rectangle Magnet (10 pack)
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Angel Infant Bodysuit
Original Folk Art by Melanie decorates this onsie for your little "angel"
Infant Bodysuit
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Sunflower Original Artwork Tote Bag
A tote bag with sunflowers painted by Melanie. One of a kind bag!
Tote Bag
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Sunflowers Jr. Spaghetti Tank
A bright and cheerful top with original sunflower artwork.
Jr. Spaghetti Tank
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artistjillian
Apr 24, 2011 @ 12:03 am | delete
- Very awesome Melanie! Glad I stumbled upon this.
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theraggededge
Apr 16, 2010 @ 7:35 am | delete
- Glad that I discovered this lovely lens. Angel blessed :-)
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thecreatorspalette
Feb 18, 2010 @ 5:02 pm | delete
- Aloha Dava! Thanks for visiting my Squidoo lens!!! Luv ya! GBU2
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treasuresfromhawaii Feb 18, 2010 @ 4:59 pm | delete
- Aloha from Kauai, Hawaii....
Melanie is an amazing artist and person! I recently referred a good friend of mine to her for a commissioned painting - what was born: "Sam's Sunset"...Read about it and see the finished product on Mel's squidoo lens...God bless! :D
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thecreatorspalette
Mar 3, 2009 @ 12:45 pm | in reply to ArtbyRachel | delete
- Wow Rachel... thank so much for stopping by. It's been a while since I've updated this lens... I guess I'd better get back to it! I'll stop by and check out your lens too!
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ArtbyRachel
Mar 3, 2009 @ 11:14 am | delete
- A really excellent lens Melanie. I too am a watercolour worshipper!! I love your work!
rachel
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AkJeff
Nov 20, 2008 @ 7:25 pm | delete
- A great lens with lots of helpful links. Thanks.
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AkJeff
Nov 20, 2008 @ 7:24 pm | delete
- Very nice lens with great links.
http://www.squidoo.com/watercolor-gifts
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d-artist
Oct 31, 2008 @ 5:29 pm | delete
- great art and lens!..... 5*
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manhtuan
Jul 18, 2008 @ 11:01 am | delete
- Beautifully done, useful information about "new option to paypal", great watercolor lover, your artworks are really lovely. Nice to have you in my lensroll!!^.^!!
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Hi! I'm Melanie and I'm a Wife, a Mom, an Artist and I spend a lot of time online! Why? Because I also have a Chronic Illness.
So, although I used t...
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