Artists Of Texas Contemporary Paintings and Art

I braved muggy weather, stinky fly traps, and mosquitos to paint these, but at least it’s nice to see that my flowers are attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.  I love painting outdoors, even with all of it's obstacles. A lot of SPF, bug spray, and citronella a was used in the making of this painting. www.melissaatorresart.com For prints and other merchandise visit FineArtAmerica . Follow me on Facebook . Follow me on Instagram . Thank you for looking!

    The rain has done wonders for my garden lately! These were grown from seed. I have never had much luck with seeds and wanted to capture these forever on canvas.                                                                 www.melissaatorresart.com For prints and other merchandise visit FineArtAmerica . Follow me on Facebook . Follow me on Instagram . Thank you for looking!

The Gift of the Tree~ Lenore Hetrick Trees offer to those who love them a message of peace and rest.  They bring the glow of the setting sun as it vanishes in the west.  T hey tell of the years that swiftly pass, with little mark or scar. They tell of evenings that know naught but calm of evening star.  Trees offer to those who love them infinite wisdom and grace.  Underneath their boughs tree lovers see eternity's face. This tree stands in Fredericksburg, TX at Fort Martin Scott. If you'd like to read about it, here is the link. Good Texas history. https://fbgtx.org/416/Ft-Martin-Scott www.melissaatorresart.com For prints and other merchandise visit FineArtAmerica . Follow me on Facebook . Follow me on Instagram . Thank you for looking!

 I have a dear friend, and collector of my art, that lives in Virginia. We have never met in person, I only know him via Facebook, but I feel like I have known him most of my life. He is a Veteran and a graduate of West Point. He is a wonderful poet and photographer. He posts wonderful pictures of the view from his home. I painted one of them, with his permission, of course. www.melissaatorresart.com For prints and other merchandise visit FineArtAmerica . Follow me on Facebook . Follow me on Instagram . Thank you for looking!

  I spent a few days in Rockport, TX, enjoying the beautiful views provided by Aransas Bay. The weather was not too cooperative on some days, and on this day, it was changing quickly. It was difficult not to change the painting with it.  I did a quick painting from our hotel balcony. This was practice in not including every detail I see. It was done loosely with a palette knife. I really enjoy painting this way, although it is difficult for me as well as I am usually very detailed. www.melissaatorresart.com For prints and other merchandise visit  FineArtAmerica . Follow me on  Facebook . Follow me on  Instagram . Thank you for looking!

Being from NY, one of the things I loved to eat was the Black and White Cookie.  Now that I live in Texas, it's been hard to find. Occasionally I have found them at the local grocery store, but none beat the ones I had in NYC when I'd visit my dad in Manhattan. I looked for a recipe so I could make them at home, and finally found one that was easy enough to make. They bring back so many good memories from my childhood. I think this is why I love them so much.  www.melissaatorresart.com For prints and other merchandise visit  FineArtAmerica . Follow me on  Facebook . Follow me on  Instagram .

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This was painted from a photo taken at the Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve .  It's a beautiful place to visit and take a walk. I hope to visit again....when it's not so hot! I used brushes and a palette knife to create this one. It was a fun, quick painting to do.  Enjoy! www.melissaatorresart.com For prints and other merchandise visit FineArtAmerica . Follow me on Facebook . Follow me on Instagram . Thank you for looking!

This is the third painting in the series I call "Tiny Tulips." I picked the tulips myself at The Tulip Farm in La Vernia, TX. They were so pretty, I just had to paint them! www.melissaatorresart.com For prints and other merchandise visit FineArtAmerica . Follow me on Facebook . Follow me on Instagram . Thank you for looking!

  www.melissaatorresart.com For prints and other merchandise visit FineArtAmerica . Follow me on Facebook . Follow me on Instagram . Thank you for looking!

www.melissaatorresart.com For prints and other merchandise visit FineArtAmerica . Follow me on Facebook . Follow me on Instagram . Thank you for looking!

www.melissaatorresart.com For prints and other merchandise visit FineArtAmerica . Follow me on Facebook . Follow me on Instagram . Thank you for looking!

www.melissaatorresart.com For prints and other merchandise visit  FineArtAmerica . Follow me on  Facebook . Follow me on  Instagram .

www.melissaatorresart.com For prints and other merchandise visit  FineArtAmerica . Follow me on  Facebook . Follow me on  Instagram .

These are two paintings I have completed from photos I took of this bee in my yard. Since we have been on quarantine, when I am not at work, I've enjoyed watching Spring bring life to my yard.  www.melissaatorresart.com For prints and other merchandise visit FineArtAmerica . Follow me on Facebook . Follow me on Instagram .

www.melissaatorresart.com For prints and other merchandise visit FineArtAmerica . Follow me on Facebook . Follow me on Instagram . My art can be found at The Turquoise Mushroom Fine Art Gallery and Studio , 1712 Avenue K, in Hondo, TX. Thank you for looking!

www.melissaatorresart.com For prints and other merchandise visit  FineArtAmerica . Follow me on  Facebook . Follow me on  Instagram . My art can be found at  The Turquoise Mushroom Fine Art Gallery and Studio , 1712 Avenue K, in Hondo, TX. Thank you for looking!

I painted from a photo I took in Panna Maria, TX, which happens to be the oldest Polish settlement in the US. This is a smaller version of an 11x14 I did a while back. Mom and I went for a drive in search of wildflowers and found this. I just had to stop and photograph it. www.melissaatorresart.com For prints and other merchandise visit FineArtAmerica . Follow me on Facebook . Follow me on Instagram . My art can be found at The Turquoise Mushroom Fine Art Gallery and Studio , 1712 Avenue K, in Hondo, TX. Thank you for looking!

Galveston Dunes This is painted from a photograph I took while in Galveston in September. I purchased a frame for it that is repurposed wood from an old Galveston built circa the early 1900's. I can't wait to see this in it. For prints and other merchandise visit  FineArtAmerica . Follow me on  Facebook . Follow me on  Instagram . My art can be found at  The Turquoise Mushroom Fine Art Gallery and Studio , 1712 Avenue K, in Hondo, TX. Thank you for looking!

Swaying in the Breeze This is painted from a photograph I took while in Galveston in September. I purchased a frame for it that is repurposed wood from an old Galveston built circa the early 1900's. I can't wait to see this in it. For prints and other merchandise visit  FineArtAmerica . Follow me on  Facebook . Follow me on  Instagram . My art can be found at  The Turquoise Mushroom Fine Art Gallery and Studio , 1712 Avenue K, in Hondo, TX. Thank you for looking!