On the Bay

A wooden boat anchored on calm blue waters. The lines of the boat are clean and angular, giving it a strong presence against the rippling water. The water reflects the boat vividly, creating a distorted mirror image with swirling colors and shapes. In the background, there is a silhouette of a distant shoreline with greenery. The painting uses thick brushstrokes, adding depth and movement to both the boat and its reflection in the water. The overall composition emphasizes the interaction between solid structure and fluid water, with a vibrant color palette that enhances the sense of tranquility and vividness.

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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.