Melissa Gannon, Fine Artist

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Philosophy:

Every home needs a piece of original art.

"Melissa is a very gifted teacher and artist and I encourage anyone who thinks they might want to give art a try to come to a workshop and find out a little more about your creative side."

Carolyn Wilson, Student & Art Walk, Chair Woman of Miramont Pointe's Art Walk

 

"I promise you individual attention. I also promise that you will create a piece of original art."

Melissa Gannon, Artist & Workshop Teacher

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

Paint Alpacas in Acrylic! (download pdf)

Like animals? Fur? Use the richness of acrylic paint to portray expressive alpacas! We will explore texturing, layering, shape, composition and color in painting these amazing animals. Use the supplied pictures or bring your own. Class will include a demo.

Saturday, September 18 • 10:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
At the Gladstone Senior Center
1050 Portland Avenue in Gladstone, OR

We will break for 30 minutes for lunch.
Questions: Call Melissa at 503-557-3963

Paint Roosters in MIxed Media! (download pdf)

Enjoy all the feathery designs of a rooster! Begin with a watercolor painting. Collage different papers over your watercolor painting and then paint over the collage with acrylic to create a mixed midea creation. Or, if you choose, paint this beautiful subject solely in watercolor. Use the supplied pictures or bring your own. Class will include a demo.

Saturday, October 9 • 10:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
At the Gladstone Senior Center
1050 Portland Avenue in Gladstone, OR

We will break for 30 minutes for lunch.
Questions: Call Melissa at 503-557-3963

Autumn Leaves in Mixed Media! (download pdf)

Enjoy all the wonderful shapes and colors of Autumn Leaves! Begin with a watercolor painting. Collage different papers over your watercolor painting and then paint over the collage with acrylic to create a mixed midea creation. Or, if you choose, paint this beautiful subject solely in watercolor. Use the supplied pictures or bring your own. Class will include a demo.

Saturday, November 6 • 10:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
At the Gladstone Senior Center
1050 Portland Avenue in Gladstone, OR

We will break for 30 minutes for lunch.
Questions: Call Melissa at 503-557-3963

A Christmas Barn in Mixed Media! (download pdf)

Add snow and sheep and a wreath to make a Christmas Barn! Begin with a watercolor painting. Collage different papers over your watercolor painting and then paint over the collage with acrylic to create a mixed midea creation. Or, if you choose, paint this beautiful subject solely in watercolor. Use the supplied pictures or bring your own. Class will include a demo.

Saturday, December 4 • 10:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
At the Gladstone Senior Center
1050 Portland Avenue in Gladstone, OR

We will break for 30 minutes for lunch.
Questions: Call Melissa at 503-557-3963

Private Workshops Available

For more information email Melissa Gannon at: info@melissagannon.com