Melissa Patterson – 2016 Portraits Art Exhibition

“An Artist is a Performer on the Canvas. A Dancer with a Paintbrush. A Musician with the Paint. A Poet in each Stroke.” The mantra of ARTIST with HOPE, aka Melissa Patterson. A CalArts alum, Melissa reveals complex intimate emotions through art. Passion for sharing hope drives this Artist, Author, and Advocate for People with Disabilities. ARTIST with HOPE’s goal in life is to INSPIRE people to look within themselves, TRANSFORM hearts, and bring JOY. She longs for people to feel ACCEPTANCE, VALUE, and LOVE.

Title:In Progress Medium:	Acrylic on Canvas Size:	18" x 24"
Title: In Progress
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 18″ x 24″
Title:Painting A Photograph, Photographing A Painting Medium:	Acrylic on Canvas Size:	35" x 34"
Title: Painting A Photograph, Photographing A Painting
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 35″ x 34″
Title:Window To My Soul Medium:	Acrylic on Canvas Size:	20" x 16"
Title: Window To My Soul
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 20″ x 16″
Title:Com/part/men/tal/i/za/tion (piece 4 of 6) Medium:	Mixed Media on Canvas Size:	24" x 18"
Title: Com/part/men/tal/i/za/tion (piece 4 of 6)
Medium: Mixed Media on Canvas
Size: 24″ x 18″