Buffa's

Buffa's Lounge in New Orleans. A detailed depiction of the exterior of the restaurant. A light-colored wall with a large oval window shows a glimpse of the interior, including a person leaning with an arm extended, and colorful menus or posters inside. Above the window, bold neon letters spell "BUFFA'S LOUNGE," "RESTAURANT" and "AIR CONDITIONED" are painted in blue beneath the restaurant sign.

In front of the building are three chairs around a white circular table. Two of the chairs are tall bar stools with bright red cushioned seats, and one is a shorter, metal chair with a simple design. Shadows cast by the furniture add depth and dimension to the scene. The color palette features a mix of warm and cool tones, with strong contrasts highlighting the structure and elements in a lively, almost graphic style. The overall impression is one of a casual, nostalgic diner or lounge setting.

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Southwest Art Magazine named her one of "12 Texas Artists to Collect."

Melinda Patrick began developing her art when she was a very young child. Her paintings are her vision of the places she loves, the colorful cityscapes and ordinary people that catch her eye.

Melinda is a native Houstonian but received her BFA from the San Francisco Art Institute. She was mentored from an early age by her grandfather, a painter, photographer and graphic designer. She goes back and forth to paint between a pine forest near her native Houston and the Texas Hill Country.