Paintings By Melissa

Hello, my name is Melissa Mulqueen and I am a painter.  Well, actually I am a middle school Art teacher and a painter on the side. 
Check out my blog.  I am constantly adding to it.  If you are just here to browse...enjoy.  If you are interested in purchasing a painting, papier-mache fish, ceramic box, etc. just leave a comment or email me at Melissahm233@gmail.com 

I have fun painting and creating and I absolutely love to see the face of the person I give it to.  I want to share my art. 
If you like what you see and are interested in discussing a painting, we can work together to come up with your style.  Below each painting is a list of clip art that I can include in your painting.  I can also include any name, quote, date, etc.  The options are endless...
    



 Paintings come in the following sizes:
11x14"
12x12"
12x16"
14x18"
16x20"
18x24"
20x24"

Please leave your name and email/phone number in the comment box and I will be sure to get back to you asap.  I will also be able to discuss prices and sizes.
I am excited to see what you have in mind and always open to new ideas!

Wedding Paintings

    "9-10-11"                                              *Painting shown is 14x24"

Wedding gifts are always special, but often over looked.  Brides and grooms register for what they want and most couldn't tell you who gave what.  This customized wedding painting is just the gift to show a wedding couple how much they mean to you and how thoughtful you are!  They can hang it in their home and it will be a conversation starter for years to come. 
Each painting is a one of a kind, customized just for the bride and groom. 

Wedding paintings can be customized to show:
Bride & Groom's names
Wedding date
First dance song
Wedding colors
Bridal party's name
Flower girl's name
Ring bearer's name
Mother & Father's names
Wedding flowers
Honeymoon destination
Personal sayings or quotes

The following are ideas for clip art:
Wedding bells
Wedding cake
Just married car
Doves
Champagne glasses
Music notes
Bride & Groom silhouette
LOVE block
Heart
Heart with wings
Rings
Presents
Honeymoon
*I am open to ideas and suggestions

Please leave your name and email/phone number in the comment box and I will be sure to get back to you asap. 
I am excited to see what you have in mind and always open to new ideas!

Papier-Mache Fish

Papier-Mache Fish

 

 One of my favorite projects to do with my middle school class is Papier-Mache Fish.  I have them hanging from my ceiling in my classroom.  They are constructed and shaped out of newspaper and decorated and colored with colored tissue paper.  That is what gives it the textured look. 

These take some time to make but they are the perfect decorative addition to any room.  

They can be made any size.

Birthday Paintings

                    "Kason"                                      *Painting shown is 10X14"

      "Gracie"                                                      *Painting shown is 12x16"

What better gift to give a friend or family member than a unique and customized painting?  These paintings can go anywhere and are the perfect conversation starter.  There are an unlimitted amount of objects, stencils, people, clip art, words, quotes, etc. that can be shown on your painting. 

Your painting can be customized to show:
Names
Birth date
Horoscope sign
Loved ones
Favorite color
Favorite song
Personal saying

The following are ideas for clip art:
Hearts
Wings
Butterfly
Diamond
Peace sign
Stencil of peace fingers
Lips
Music Notes
Headphones
Compass
Grenade
Bomb
Stop light
Cherries
Key

The following are ideas for quotes or sayings:
Simplify
Love
Love found, Love lost
Let faith be your guide
Keep calm and carry on
Dream the impossible, seek the unknown, achieve greatness
We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do
Trust
Hope/Faith
Friends Forever
Anyone can be a father, but it takes a real man to be a dad

*I am open to ideas and suggestions

Please leave your name and email/phone number in the comment box and I will be sure to get back to you asap. 
I am excited to see what you have in mind and always open to new ideas!

Destination Paintings

Destination Paintings

 What better way to remember a vacation or show a trip than a custom painting?  This was inspired by an amazing helicopter ride during an unforgettable trip to Kaanapali, Hawaii!

Just for Fun

                  "Slow Down" - FOR SALE! (Customization available)  *Painting shown is 11x14"



    "Forever Young" - Sold for $200                                  *Painting shown is 18x24"

                  "Mom" - Given for a 60th birthday present                     *Painting shown is 18x24"

                   "Pebbles" - Sold for $200                  *Painting shown is 3 separate canvases @ 12x12" each

I have paintings covering my walls.  They are colorful and vibrant and brighten a room.  There doesn't have to be a special occasion or reason for buying a painting.  You can just treat yourself.

View ALL the paintings above and decide what clip art, quotes, words, stencils, etc. you would like on your painting and let me know.  We can work together to decide what exactly you want and I will create it for you. 

Ceramic Box

Ceramic Boxes

 

 

 

  

For Sale: $75                       4" x 4" box

This beach style themed box above has real sand on the top.  It was mixed with glue and serves as a base to the ceramic shells. 

*Boxes can be designed and customized to fit whatever you are looking for.  Boxes can range from 3"x3" to 7"x7".