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: 3rd Place in Large Format Seascapes and HM in Small Format Florals - voted on and awarded by fellow artists.
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My Musings
Abstract - Bubbling Creek
Yupo is a synthetic paper - and watercolor floats on top. As it the water dries, the pigment swirls and settles in very unique patterns.After applying a variety of colors - including gold I let the it dry flat. After a lot of time studying the results, I decided it looked a like an abstract river bottom.
Paint removes very easily on Yupo - so I began to follow the patterns I saw and with a wet brush, removed areas of paint to create the ripples and bubbling water, swirling around rocks on the bottom of a creek.
Yupo has to be sealed - so I sprayed it with a Krylon sealant and this is the final result. An abstract watercolor!
It's 9"x11" and available in my Etsy store.
My Art Links
- 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!
- 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!
- Melanie's Website
- This is my homepage that links to my gallery, but also links to "My Journey" where you can learn more about me, my journey with chronic ilnness, read updates and find help for others with chronic illness. It also links to my website "Follow Me Following Jesus" which is a Chrstian discipleship focused website with links to my published articles along with suggested resources and other discipling tips.
- "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 Art Auctions on eBay
ORIGINAL ACEO's, Small Format Art, Matted Art
These are some of the things I have up for auction on eBay. I belong to several art groups on eBay. Search for my favorites using these acronymns:SFA, CaaT, WnW.
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My Original art on great gifts at CafePress
I've ordered some of these - magnets, t-shirts, hats... they are great quality!
Inspirational Ocean Sunrise Magnet (10 pack)
His Love is New magnet with an original watercolor painting by Melanie
Rectangle Magnet (10 pack)
Price: 19.99
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
Woodland Original Watercolor Framed Print
An original watercolor painting by Melanie. Makes a beautiful framed print.
Framed Panel Print
Price: 49.99
Hydrangea Framed 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: 14.49
Angel Infant Bodysuit
Original Folk Art by Melanie decorates this onsie for your little "angel"
Infant Bodysuit
Price: 14.99
My ArtByUs.com auctions
See what I have up for auction right now
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Watercolor on Amazon
Books, DVD's , supplies etc
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 07/25/2008)
List Price: $22.99
Used Price: $49.99
Watercolor Painting from Photographs
Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 07/25/2008)
List Price: $19.95
Used Price: $9.16
Ron Ranson on Skies: Techniques in Watercolour and Other Media
Amazon Price: (as of 07/25/2008)
List Price: $27.95
Used Price: $36.88
Painting the Impressionist Watercolor
Amazon Price: (as of 07/25/2008)
List Price: $24.95
Used Price: $23.67
Watercolor Workbook
A great book with step by step lessons for the beginner in watercolor
Amazon Price: (as of 07/25/2008)
List Price: $23.95
Used Price: $7.28
Watercolor Links
Supplies and Learning
- 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
Painting Barns in Watercolor
Amazon Price: $29.95 (as of 07/25/2008)
Susan Harrison-Tustain's One-on-One Watercolor Workshops
Amazon Price: $49.50 (as of 07/25/2008)
Basic Watercolor Techniques DVD
Amazon Price: $29.95 (as of 07/25/2008)
Sapphire Brush by Robert Simmons- Short Handle Liner #1
Amazon Price: $4.15 (as of 07/25/2008)
New Techniques in Watercolor DVD
Amazon Price: $29.95 (as of 07/25/2008)
YouTube Watercolor Videos
Some are my own videos - others are watercolor videos I enjoy watching
WnW Ebay Auctions
Watercolor's Wet'n Wild
WnW is a small, juried, group of watercolorists on eBay. Membership is kept at 100 and new members are juried in each month. Qualifications are that the artist primarily creates and sells watercolor. Many styles are represented and we have monthly challenges where we all paint from the same reference photo as well as monthly Masters Challenges where we paint a rendition of a specified master. Search WnW when searching for watercolor paintings and ACEO's on eBay!
Here are a few samples of what you will find:
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- 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.
Your Comments on my Lens
Please be kind but honest!
I'd love to hear your comments on my lens. Or, if you don't have a comment, just say Hi and let me know that you visited!
Thank you!
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manhtuan
Beautifully done, useful information about "new option to paypal", great watercolor lover, your artworks are really lovely. Nice to have you in my lensroll!!^.^!! Posted July 18, 2008 |
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The_Homeopath
Your lens is wonderful! Posted May 25, 2008 |
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thecreatorspalette
Thank you all for visiting and leaving comments. I'm so glad so many are enjoying my watercolor lens! Posted May 16, 2008 |
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Lijabee
What wonderful lens, Melanie!!! I will be visiting often as watercolor is also my passion! Posted May 16, 2008 |
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MeMeBev
Soo lovely...wonderful color Posted May 13, 2008 |
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lhiller
Enjoyed your lense Posted April 28, 2008 |
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ArtByLinda
Not sure why I called you Rose...sorry! Great work! Posted April 22, 2008 |
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ArtByLinda
Rose, this page just gets better every time I see it! Keep up the good work! Posted April 22, 2008 |
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ArtByLinda
Beautifully done, and I bow to your talent...love your paintings! 5 stars and a lensroll to you! Posted April 12, 2008 |
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thecreatorspalette
bjs... thanks for the visit and comment. I'll check out your watercolor aceo's too! Posted April 11, 2008 |
