Melva Darrough
Welcome to Abstracts-by-Melva! An assortment of acrylics and watercolor paintings, magnets, coasters. and greeting cards. All Originals and all available for purchase.
What's New...
Abstract Faces
Winner: People's Choice Award Alverno College Alumnae Juried Art Exhibition
Charity Art Projects
Artist Statement
Abstract art has no boundries for me. I am amazed at what takes shape when experimenting with lines, shapes, and color.
I find painting and creating art calming. I am a self-taught visual artist. My paintings are a combination of a controlled, yet energetic sense of movement. I paint best in a serene environment filled with relaxing music and pleasant lighting. This makes for a very productive adventure.
To enhance my skill-set, I take classes at MIAD and Milwaukee Recreation. Watercolor, acrylics, color-pencils, and markers are my medium. My subjects are faces, flowers, landscapes, and shapes. My current interest is Pour-Painting. I plan to create multiple pieces for public display.
In addition to this website, my artwork is shown at various local venues, such as the Wehr Nature Center, Mitchell Park Domes, Celtic MKE Center, Oktoberfest, and in the Art Gallery at Alverno College. To share my talent with the public, I teach abstract art to youth, teens and adults at Hamilton High School and at private Sip & Paint parties.
Interested in purchasing? Original paintings, greeting cards and prints are available for purchase on my contact page. Specialty pieces created upon request.
Melva*