Melanie Moore

Melanie is a Florida artist working in watercolor and ink. “I paint ‘Coastal Dreamscapes’ to dive into and explore.”

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My latest commission! I think this may be my best

My latest commission! I think this may be my best ink painting so far from my Indigo Oasis series, and it’s on its way to a very special couple in Oregon! 🤍 I actually painted several until I was happy with the result, and I’m so glad I did. Thank you so much to my new collectors!!

Registration is LIVE for my next workshop! The la

Registration is LIVE for my next workshop! The last sold out, so you may want to grab your spot early! Sign up @estellestudioandgallery or via the link in my bio 🌻

Autumn Impressions: Watercolor Sunflowers
September 26th, 6-8pm

Celebrate the arrival of fall with a gorgeous sunflower painting! Watercolor artist Melanie Moore will guide you through creating an easy impressionist artwork using her unique blend of richly pigmented colors to achieve a beautiful autumn glow. Your painting will dance with light and color! This class is suitable for beginners as well as more experienced painters.

…can you guess the theme of my next watercolor w

…can you guess the theme of my next watercolor workshop @estellestudioandgallery ??? It’s fair to say it’s one of my favorite subjects…🌻

Stay tuned for more details ✨

…rich burgundy and deep purples…I am feeling t

…rich burgundy and deep purples…I am feeling the jewel tones…

Hollyhocks
11 x 14 inches
Watercolor
💜🖤💜
Update: SOLD ✨

What a lovely day yesterday exploring beginner bot

What a lovely day yesterday exploring beginner botanical watercolor paintings with a great group of artistes! 🎨 We explored fundamental techniques and created whimsical abstract florals inspired by Raoul Dufy. ✨ Watercolor can take some getting accustomed to, but this bunch dove right in, and I love their results! Live flowers from @beachyblooms30a helped get us in the spirit! 🌸 (of course we took artistic liberties with color and form! 👩‍🎨

Mark your calendars for our next watercolor adventure: painting gorgeous autumnal sunflowers 🌻 the evening of September 26th. More details to follow!

We will once again meet at Estelle Studio & Gallery, the place for fun and fabulous fine art! 🦩

2 spots left! Join me this Saturday for my Beginne

2 spots left! Join me this Saturday for my Beginner Botanicals Watercolor Workshop! Our project will be inspired by Raoul Dufy - one of my favorite artists ever!

Contact @estellestudioandgallery to get in on the fun!

Saturday, August 20th
1:30-3:30
All materials provided 🎨

…just prepping some more for my watercolor works

…just prepping some more for my watercolor workshop this Saturday! Can you tell this piece was inspired by Raoul Dufy?

ALSO : Breaking news 📰⚡️
We are opening up a couple more spots for this already sold out event! This Saturday, August 20th, 1:30-3:30 pm @estellestudioandgallery 💙
Contact the gallery to join in!

This workshop is perfect for beginners, or experienced painters wanting to experiment with this style and process. We will be using ✨professional grade✨ paints and inks because I want to set you up for success. Most are not available in our local stores, so it’s a great way to try out a variety of watercolor paints by @danielsmithartistsmaterials
I will also have fresh flowers- this is going to be so much fun!

Creative process: Ink Painting 💧 I mix differe

Creative process: Ink Painting 💧

I mix different strengths of blue and blue-black inks with water - I love to do this using milk glass. These are painted and drawn with a brush on both wet and dry areas on my watercolor paper. As it dries, I go back and add more details and solid areas of color. Calligraphy inks are waterproof, so I can continue to add layers without disturbing the initial marks that I make.

This is what the inside of my brain looks like….

This is what the inside of my brain looks like….🌀 I’m five paintings in this weekend and I’m not sure what I think about any of them, so back to the drawing board!

“Mirage” Watercolor & Ink 16 x 20 inches 💙

“Mirage”
Watercolor & Ink
16 x 20 inches
💙 available @jleongallery

I always said “I wIlL nOT paINT beAcH sCEneS!”

I always said “I wIlL nOT paINT beAcH sCEneS!” But here I am, living at the beach now! ….so… here is my new coastal watercolor series at J. Leon Gallery! 🌊 (plus a few other classics)

…a botanical moment, with my favorite blues…💙💎🦋

P.S. Update: if you would like to paint watercolor botanicals with me, my August workshop is now sold out! Keep an eye out for details for my September 26th workshop painting vibrant fall sunflowers 🌻 (also @estellestudioandgallery)

“Hoss Helps,” by Hoss the Cat Boss 🐈 My st

“Hoss Helps,” by Hoss the Cat Boss 🐈

My studio assistant is currently helping me with:
- two new commissions
- prep for a new show install next week @jleongallery
- developing my new workshop series @estellestudioandgallery
- setting up Shopify (by popular request) so everyone can more easily shop my art online!

Disclaimer: I’m not super tech-savvy, but Hoss says he knows what he’s doing. 🤔 So stay tuned!

In the meantime, you can sign up for my next workshop here: www.Estellestudioandgallery.com
Check out Sip N’ Stroll August 5 at J.Leon Gallery in Miramar Beach, and message me if you would like to get on the commission waiting list 👩‍🎨

☀️🌊✨ Just dropped - my new coastal card

☀️🌊✨ Just dropped - my new coastal card collection @estellestudioandgallery ! Each one is hand painted.

Friday Floral, in every color of the rainbow 🌈

Friday Floral, in every color of the rainbow 🌈

“True Colors”
Watercolor
20 x 24”
🤍 currently available from my studio, message for details

Update: SOLD OUT! 👩‍🎨 I can’t wait to pa

Update: SOLD OUT! 👩‍🎨 I can’t wait to paint with everyone!

For everyone who has asked - it’s happening! I’m teaching watercolor at Estelle Studio and Gallery! I would recommend signing up as soon as possible, as the listing went up today and there are only 4 SPOTS LEFT.

Curious about watercolor? It’s simpler than you think! Join artist and educator Melanie Moore as she shares her fresh approach to watercolor painting. We will begin with an exploration of this exciting medium, along with trouble-shooting insights; setting you up for success! Next, we will create a wonderfully whimsical botanical piece inspired by iconic French artist, Raoul Dufy - suitable for framing.

Experience level: Perfect for beginners, but also suitable for those more accustomed to painting.

August 20th, 1:30-3:30pm
Sign up @estellestudioandgallery
www.estellestudioandgallery.com

See you there! 🌸

Important announcement coming soon! ✨Stay tuned!

Important announcement coming soon! ✨Stay tuned!

(Hint: for everyone who has shown interest in learning how to paint with watercolor, this is for you 🖌)

Studio Day 🖌 New paints, let’s go! 💫

Studio Day 🖌 New paints, let’s go! 💫

“Caturday Muse (or is it Mews?)” 🌸🐈‍⬛
#chieftheminipanther

..an ink painting in stages… #livepainting 🤍

..an ink painting in stages… #livepainting 🤍

Thank you so much to everyone who came out to the Sip N’ Stroll event. I was wonderful to see familiar faces, and make new connections with first-time gallery visitors! I forgot to take more photos…

Is this piece finished? I’m not sure - I think so, but I may change my mind! The most important idea this evening was to share a little about my creative process. 💙

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