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!
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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 rare 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 was recently awarded two Artist Choice Awards in 2006 and five Artist Choice Awards in 2007.
Art I have for Sale - including watercolors
Visit my website or Etsy Store - see links below
curated content from Flickr
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I was very excited to find this new option to buying and selling online without using PayPal! Many Etsy artists are using it and even eBay artists have begun to add it as an option.
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My Art Links
All the links you need to get to know more about me and my art!
- 1000 Markets
- A new, fabulous market place for juried handmade items. Come visit my shop and browse the Markets!
- The Creators Palette
- The Creators Palette is a gallery of art by Melanie Pruitt and highlights ACEO's, small format art, watercolor, and beaded medical ID braclets.
- 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!
- My Blog!
- Visit my art blog! I share my latest paintings, my journey through creating and inpsirational thoughts.
- 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!
- "My Journey" Blog
- This is my personal blog to keep my friends and family updated on how what I've been thinking about, how my health is doing and to share my journey through life. You're welcome to come and read this blog too.
- Cafe Press Store
- See lots of items created with prints of my own original art.
- Small Format Art Lens
- Visit my lens about Small Format Art (SFA): I have lots of info about both creating and collecting!
- Buying and Selling Art Online Lens
- Some ideas and tips for buying and selling art online.
My ArtByUs.com auctions
See what I have up for auction right now
ArtByUs.com Art Auctions - Buy and Sell Fine Art, Original Oil Paintings, Watercolor Paintings, Acrylic Paintings, ArtThere are no current listings for this seller. Please visit ArtByUs.com Art Auctions for other great artists!
My Musings
Winter Wonderland
I have been in such a snow painting mood! I think it's because it was the weekend we always cut down our lovely fresh Northwest Christmas tree - and last year, it was sprinkling snow while we were picking it out.This year, though, it was much warmer - and yet it was amazingly lovely. We were there at the end of the day as the sun was setting. The wet trees created a mist and I felt like I was walking through a Narnia forest!
But on my paper, it's been a Winter Wonderland!!
Visit my Etsy shop: http://thecreatorspalette.etsy.com to see three new winter paintings - and ACEO, a 4x6 and a 5x7 that comes with a double mat!
Watercolor Links
Supplies and Learning
These are some of my favorite places to buy my supplies, and my favorite places for learning and practicing watercolor techniques.
- 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!
- 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.
- 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 on Amazon
Books, DVD's , supplies etc
Here you will find some things that will help learn more about watercolor and famous watercolor artists.
Glorious Garden Flowers in Watercolor
By Susan Harrison-Tustain - a must buy for anyone wanting to create realistic floral paintings! She has a unique techinque which transforms the way a watercolorist will paint.
Amazon Price: (as of 12/17/2009) 
List Price: $22.99
Used Price: $19.99
Watercolor Painting from Photographs
Amazon Price: (as of 12/17/2009)
List Price: $19.95
Used Price: $25.00
Ron Ranson on Skies: Techniques in Watercolour and Other Media
Amazon Price: (as of 12/17/2009)
List Price: $27.95
Used Price: $16.92
Painting the Impressionist Watercolor
Amazon Price: (as of 12/17/2009)
List Price: $24.95
Used Price: $7.12
Watercolor Workbook
A great book with step by step lessons for the beginner in watercolor
Amazon Price: (as of 12/17/2009)
List Price: $23.95
Used Price: $7.98
My favorite Watercolor Artists
I've met a lot of watercolor artists online. Here are some of my favorites with links to their websites or blogs.
- Barry Jones
- Barry's website highlights his amazing diversity as he paints with watercolor, acrylic and oils. His subjects are also diverse. You will find links to his art blog, his ebay listings, and his Cafe Press store along with other great links for artists and collectors. Barry is a member of WnW
- Blueyeduck Studios
- This artist has become near and dear to my heart. kD Duck, as many people call her, creates a unique and creative variety of art including folk art with watercolor and other media as well as some of the most creative altered art I have seen.
kD has given a huge amount of her time and energy into promoting and encouraging other artists. She has become one of my favorite artists as well as one of my best friends! Check out her art - I know you will love it! - Barbara Ann Spencer Jump
- Barabar Ann's southwest watercolors have a look all their own. If you enjoy the look and feel of the southwest, Barbara Ann has captured that for you. Bright and colorful, her paintings are fantastic. She too is a seller on ebay but start by visiting her website. It is a work of art all in itself.
- Jean Accola
- Visit Jean's website to see some wonderful landscapes and florals. Jean is also a WnW watercolorist.
- 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.
- Jillian Crider
- Jillian is an incredibly diverse artist who not only creates and sells, but graciously gives her time to assist and promote the art of others.
She is the leader of several art groups here on Squidoo as well as several eBay art groups. I would never be where I am today if it wasn't for her example! Check out her art... you will love it! - Ken Gillam
- A WnW artist from the UK. I've seen some fantastic seascapes and nautical paintings from Ken!
- Lee Pierce
- Lee is watercolorist with a real knack for creating floral and cottage ACEO's. I have listed her here because I greatly admire her work and her artistic growth. She has become a very popular ebay seller and also sells on Etsy.
- Lori Andrews
- Lori is one of my favorite modern watercolorists. Her style is very different from mine and I greatly admire her unique still lifes and portraits. On her website, you'll find links to her ebay auctions and her Cafe Press store.
- Marian O'Shaughnessy
- Marion has a fun website with a style all her own. Check out her wonderful watercolors on her website. She is member of WnW.
- Mary Lewis Williamson
- One of my WnW friends - another fantastic watercolor artist! You'll be in awe of her landscapes and seascapes!
- RoseAnn Hayes
- I adore RoseAnn's florals!!! And they keep getting better!!!! Visit her website to get a glimpse of her work. RoseAnn is a juried member of WnW.
- Theresa Bayer
- A WnW watercolorist who has a unique style all her own! Check out her wonderful artwork!
- Tracee Murphy
- Tracee has a wonderful repertoire of watercolor art. She's a teacher as well as artist and a member of the WnW juried group.
Watercolor DVD's on Amazon
All HIGHLY recommended for beginners and advanced painters alike!
The Dance of Watercolor: Beginners and Beyond
Amazon Price: $17.99 (as of 12/17/2009)
Susan Harrison-Tustain's One-on-One Watercolor Workshops
Amazon Price: $49.50 (as of 12/17/2009)
Susan Harrison-Tustain's Watercolor Portrait Workshop
Amazon Price: $49.50 (as of 12/17/2009)
Fredrix Tom Lynch's Secrets of Painting on Watercolor Canvas
Amazon Price: (as of 12/17/2009)
Simply Painting: Using Watercolors - Introduction to Landscapes
Amazon Price: $26.99 (as of 12/17/2009)
My Original art on great gifts at CafePress
I've ordered some of these - magnets, t-shirts, hats... they are great quality!
All items in my cafe press store are created by me and use my original art. There is a great variety of items including clothing, gifts and large quantities of small inspirational items like magnets.
Angel Ornament (Oval)
This inspirational Angel makes the perfect ornament. An original folk art piece created by Melanie
Ornament (Oval)
Price: 7.99
Inspirational Ocean Sunrise Magnet (10 pack)
His Love is New magnet with an original watercolor painting by Melanie
Rectangle Magnet (10 pack)
Price: 28.99
Sunflower Women's Plus Size V-Neck T-Shirt
A bright and cheerful top with original sunflower artwork.
Women's Plus Size V-Neck T-Shirt
Price: 29.99
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
Price: 16.49
Sunflower Original Artwork Tote Bag
A tote bag with sunflowers painted by Melanie. One of a kind bag!
Tote Bag
Price: 17.99
YouTube Watercolor Videos
Some are my own videos - others are watercolor videos I enjoy watching
Here are some of the best watercolor videos I've found on YouTube. The first two are my own work made with music written and recorded by my 14 year old son!
curated content from YouTube
Your Comments on my Lens
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- thecreatorspalette thecreatorspalette Mar 3, 2009 @ 12:45 pm | in reply to ArtbyRachel
- 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 ArtbyRachel Mar 3, 2009 @ 11:14 am
- A really excellent lens Melanie. I too am a watercolour worshipper!! I love your work!
rachel
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- AkJeff AkJeff Nov 20, 2008 @ 7:25 pm
- A great lens with lots of helpful links. Thanks.
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- AkJeff AkJeff Nov 20, 2008 @ 7:24 pm
- Very nice lens with great links.
http://www.squidoo.com/watercolor-gifts
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- d-artist d-artist Oct 31, 2008 @ 5:29 pm
- great art and lens!..... 5*
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- manhtuan manhtuan Jul 18, 2008 @ 11:01 am
- 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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- The_Homeopath The_Homeopath May 25, 2008 @ 1:14 am
- Your lens is wonderful!
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- thecreatorspalette thecreatorspalette May 16, 2008 @ 12:54 pm
- Thank you all for visiting and leaving comments. I'm so glad so many are enjoying my watercolor lens!
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- May 16, 2008 @ 11:37 am
- What wonderful lens, Melanie!!! I will be visiting often as watercolor is also my passion!
Blessing to you!
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- MeMeBev MeMeBev May 13, 2008 @ 3:14 pm
- Soo lovely...wonderful color
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