@melissalutesartist.bsky.social
Freelance Artist. Weightlifter. Gardener. Chickens! 🐓🥚🐣🎨🪴🏋️
#ᴡᴏʀᴋɪɴᴘʀᴏɢʀᴇss acrylic on canvas. Sometimes I have to get out all the auxiliary bits. The fragments. The parts that don’t fit. It’s sort of a visual stew of leftovers. Once I clear out the fridge of my subconscious I can get back to painting more cohesive and socially acceptable images. Ha!
November 10, 2025 at 6:43 PM
#ᴡᴏʀᴋɪɴᴘʀᴏɢʀᴇss acrylic on canvas. Sometimes I have to get out all the auxiliary bits. The fragments. The parts that don’t fit. It’s sort of a visual stew of leftovers. Once I clear out the fridge of my subconscious I can get back to painting more cohesive and socially acceptable images. Ha!
November 2025 Special! Ity-bity original pet portraits on canvas! 2”x2” acrylic paint sealed with satin varnish. Easel included. $35 and free shipping in the US.
Willy, Domino and Nomi so far. Three more cats to go 🐶❤️🐈🎨
Willy, Domino and Nomi so far. Three more cats to go 🐶❤️🐈🎨
November 4, 2025 at 5:59 PM
November 2025 Special! Ity-bity original pet portraits on canvas! 2”x2” acrylic paint sealed with satin varnish. Easel included. $35 and free shipping in the US.
Willy, Domino and Nomi so far. Three more cats to go 🐶❤️🐈🎨
Willy, Domino and Nomi so far. Three more cats to go 🐶❤️🐈🎨
November 2025 Special! Ity-bity original pet portraits on canvas! 2”x2” acrylic paint sealed with satin varnish. Easel included. $35 and free shipping in the US.
My first one is of Willy since he is my official pet portrait ambassador 🐶❤️🎨
My first one is of Willy since he is my official pet portrait ambassador 🐶❤️🎨
November 3, 2025 at 6:44 PM
November 2025 Special! Ity-bity original pet portraits on canvas! 2”x2” acrylic paint sealed with satin varnish. Easel included. $35 and free shipping in the US.
My first one is of Willy since he is my official pet portrait ambassador 🐶❤️🎨
My first one is of Willy since he is my official pet portrait ambassador 🐶❤️🎨
20”x20” acrylic on canvas. “Nothing is Real”. $200 plus shipping. Local pick up or delivery in Bloomington, IN.
I am so excited about this painting. This really personifies a certain facet of my artistic voice. I dig it! I’ll do a little video later because the sides are painted as well.
I am so excited about this painting. This really personifies a certain facet of my artistic voice. I dig it! I’ll do a little video later because the sides are painted as well.
October 22, 2025 at 1:02 PM
20”x20” acrylic on canvas. “Nothing is Real”. $200 plus shipping. Local pick up or delivery in Bloomington, IN.
I am so excited about this painting. This really personifies a certain facet of my artistic voice. I dig it! I’ll do a little video later because the sides are painted as well.
I am so excited about this painting. This really personifies a certain facet of my artistic voice. I dig it! I’ll do a little video later because the sides are painted as well.
#Workinprogress inspired by #dadaism
Dadaism is an art movement that emerged in the early 20th century as a reaction to the horrors of World War I, emphasizing absurdity, irrationality, and anti-establishment sentiments.
Dadaism is an art movement that emerged in the early 20th century as a reaction to the horrors of World War I, emphasizing absurdity, irrationality, and anti-establishment sentiments.
October 14, 2025 at 12:40 AM
#Workinprogress inspired by #dadaism
Dadaism is an art movement that emerged in the early 20th century as a reaction to the horrors of World War I, emphasizing absurdity, irrationality, and anti-establishment sentiments.
Dadaism is an art movement that emerged in the early 20th century as a reaction to the horrors of World War I, emphasizing absurdity, irrationality, and anti-establishment sentiments.
“Be the Light” acrylic on rock. #womenwhopaint #mermaidart ❤️🧜♀️🌈
October 3, 2025 at 5:06 PM
“Be the Light” acrylic on rock. #womenwhopaint #mermaidart ❤️🧜♀️🌈
October 2, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Oooo…I like this one! “Screamin Banshee” acrylic on rock. #womenwhopaint
September 30, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Oooo…I like this one! “Screamin Banshee” acrylic on rock. #womenwhopaint
“Hodag” from my #Cryptid Curious series. acrylic on rock. 10”x8.5”
The #hodag is a mythical creature from American folklore, particularly associated with Rhinelander, Wisconsin. It is described as a fearsome critter resembling a large bull-horned carnivore with spines down its back - Wikipedia
The #hodag is a mythical creature from American folklore, particularly associated with Rhinelander, Wisconsin. It is described as a fearsome critter resembling a large bull-horned carnivore with spines down its back - Wikipedia
September 12, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Done! 20”x20” acrylic on canvas. “Eastern Box Turtle” $300 plus shipping
September 10, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Done! 20”x20” acrylic on canvas. “Eastern Box Turtle” $300 plus shipping
Done! 16”x20” acrylic on canvas. “Splinter”
#womenwhopaint #indianaartist #artislife #ladybugart #hyroglyphicsart
#womenwhopaint #indianaartist #artislife #ladybugart #hyroglyphicsart
August 9, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Done! 16”x20” acrylic on canvas. “Splinter”
#womenwhopaint #indianaartist #artislife #ladybugart #hyroglyphicsart
#womenwhopaint #indianaartist #artislife #ladybugart #hyroglyphicsart
Now showing at I Fell Gallery in Bloomington Indiana. #womenwhopaint #artislife
August 2, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Now showing at I Fell Gallery in Bloomington Indiana. #womenwhopaint #artislife
I self medicate with acrylic paint
July 30, 2025 at 11:43 AM
I self medicate with acrylic paint
The show must go on! All set up and ready to roll. #womenwhopaint #artisrebelion #paintlikeyourlifedependsonit
July 30, 2025 at 11:40 AM
The show must go on! All set up and ready to roll. #womenwhopaint #artisrebelion #paintlikeyourlifedependsonit
Day 7 progress. I love it when a plan comes together! 🐟🐢🐸
“Lilly Pondering”
#acryliconcanvas #fishdanceparty #pondscumvibes #womenwhocreate #womenwhopaint #letsseewherethisgoes #artisair #selfmedicatingwithpainting
“Lilly Pondering”
#acryliconcanvas #fishdanceparty #pondscumvibes #womenwhocreate #womenwhopaint #letsseewherethisgoes #artisair #selfmedicatingwithpainting
June 4, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Day 7 progress. I love it when a plan comes together! 🐟🐢🐸
“Lilly Pondering”
#acryliconcanvas #fishdanceparty #pondscumvibes #womenwhocreate #womenwhopaint #letsseewherethisgoes #artisair #selfmedicatingwithpainting
“Lilly Pondering”
#acryliconcanvas #fishdanceparty #pondscumvibes #womenwhocreate #womenwhopaint #letsseewherethisgoes #artisair #selfmedicatingwithpainting
A little progress. Starting to get the tones and moody midnight pond light right.
“Lilly Pondering”
#acryliconcanvas #fishdanceparty #pondscumvibes #womenwhocreate #womenwhopaint #letsseewherethisgoes #artisair #selfmedicatingwithpainting
“Lilly Pondering”
#acryliconcanvas #fishdanceparty #pondscumvibes #womenwhocreate #womenwhopaint #letsseewherethisgoes #artisair #selfmedicatingwithpainting
June 2, 2025 at 9:26 PM
A little progress. Starting to get the tones and moody midnight pond light right.
“Lilly Pondering”
#acryliconcanvas #fishdanceparty #pondscumvibes #womenwhocreate #womenwhopaint #letsseewherethisgoes #artisair #selfmedicatingwithpainting
“Lilly Pondering”
#acryliconcanvas #fishdanceparty #pondscumvibes #womenwhocreate #womenwhopaint #letsseewherethisgoes #artisair #selfmedicatingwithpainting
Painting in progress. Day 2. “Lilly Pondering”
#acryliconcanvas #fishdanceparty #pondscumvibes #womenwhocreate #womenwhopaint #letsseewherethisgoes #artisair #selfmedicatingwithpainting
#acryliconcanvas #fishdanceparty #pondscumvibes #womenwhocreate #womenwhopaint #letsseewherethisgoes #artisair #selfmedicatingwithpainting
May 30, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Painting in progress. Day 2. “Lilly Pondering”
#acryliconcanvas #fishdanceparty #pondscumvibes #womenwhocreate #womenwhopaint #letsseewherethisgoes #artisair #selfmedicatingwithpainting
#acryliconcanvas #fishdanceparty #pondscumvibes #womenwhocreate #womenwhopaint #letsseewherethisgoes #artisair #selfmedicatingwithpainting
Street murals are so inspiring to me. ❤️ I really need to paint BIG!
May 24, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Street murals are so inspiring to me. ❤️ I really need to paint BIG!
Done! 16”x20” acrylic on canvas. “Roadside Attraction”
#paintingdaisies #acryliconcanvas #flowerpaintings #womenwhopaint #artislife
#paintingdaisies #acryliconcanvas #flowerpaintings #womenwhopaint #artislife
May 21, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Done! 16”x20” acrylic on canvas. “Roadside Attraction”
#paintingdaisies #acryliconcanvas #flowerpaintings #womenwhopaint #artislife
#paintingdaisies #acryliconcanvas #flowerpaintings #womenwhopaint #artislife
On the easel today. Work in progress. Patterns. Layers. Dots. Lines. “Making Mermaid Mistakes” 14”x14”
#acrylpainting #womenwhopaint #faileveryday
#createlikeyourlifedependsonit #artisrebellion
🎨🙏🧜♀️
#acrylpainting #womenwhopaint #faileveryday
#createlikeyourlifedependsonit #artisrebellion
🎨🙏🧜♀️
May 18, 2025 at 10:17 PM
On the easel today. Work in progress. Patterns. Layers. Dots. Lines. “Making Mermaid Mistakes” 14”x14”
#acrylpainting #womenwhopaint #faileveryday
#createlikeyourlifedependsonit #artisrebellion
🎨🙏🧜♀️
#acrylpainting #womenwhopaint #faileveryday
#createlikeyourlifedependsonit #artisrebellion
🎨🙏🧜♀️
Done! 14”x14” oil on canvas. “Yellow Lilies”
$200 plus shipping
#womenwhopaint #floralpainting #oiloncanvaspainting
$200 plus shipping
#womenwhopaint #floralpainting #oiloncanvaspainting
May 15, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Done! 14”x14” oil on canvas. “Yellow Lilies”
$200 plus shipping
#womenwhopaint #floralpainting #oiloncanvaspainting
$200 plus shipping
#womenwhopaint #floralpainting #oiloncanvaspainting
Work in progress… 14”x14” oil on canvas. “Yellow Lilies”
May 14, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Work in progress… 14”x14” oil on canvas. “Yellow Lilies”
Day 4
Work in progress.
On the easel today. 🎨
“Apocalyptic Iris”
16”x40” acrylic on canvas. #palletknifepainting #acryliconcanvas #womenwhopaint #shopsmallbusinesses
Work in progress.
On the easel today. 🎨
“Apocalyptic Iris”
16”x40” acrylic on canvas. #palletknifepainting #acryliconcanvas #womenwhopaint #shopsmallbusinesses
May 9, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Day 4
Work in progress.
On the easel today. 🎨
“Apocalyptic Iris”
16”x40” acrylic on canvas. #palletknifepainting #acryliconcanvas #womenwhopaint #shopsmallbusinesses
Work in progress.
On the easel today. 🎨
“Apocalyptic Iris”
16”x40” acrylic on canvas. #palletknifepainting #acryliconcanvas #womenwhopaint #shopsmallbusinesses
Day 3
Work in progress.
On the easel today. 🎨
“Apocalyptic Iris”
16”x40” acrylic on canvas. #palletknifepainting #acryliconcanvas #womenwhopaint #shopsmallbusinesses
Work in progress.
On the easel today. 🎨
“Apocalyptic Iris”
16”x40” acrylic on canvas. #palletknifepainting #acryliconcanvas #womenwhopaint #shopsmallbusinesses
May 8, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Day 3
Work in progress.
On the easel today. 🎨
“Apocalyptic Iris”
16”x40” acrylic on canvas. #palletknifepainting #acryliconcanvas #womenwhopaint #shopsmallbusinesses
Work in progress.
On the easel today. 🎨
“Apocalyptic Iris”
16”x40” acrylic on canvas. #palletknifepainting #acryliconcanvas #womenwhopaint #shopsmallbusinesses
Time to release the Cryptids!
“Michigan Dogman” acrylic on Southern Indiana creek rock.
$100
Wikipedia- the Michigan Dogman was a creature allegedly witnessed in 1887 in Wexford County, Michigan, United States.
#cryptidart #michigandogman #womenwhopaint
“Michigan Dogman” acrylic on Southern Indiana creek rock.
$100
Wikipedia- the Michigan Dogman was a creature allegedly witnessed in 1887 in Wexford County, Michigan, United States.
#cryptidart #michigandogman #womenwhopaint
May 1, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Time to release the Cryptids!
“Michigan Dogman” acrylic on Southern Indiana creek rock.
$100
Wikipedia- the Michigan Dogman was a creature allegedly witnessed in 1887 in Wexford County, Michigan, United States.
#cryptidart #michigandogman #womenwhopaint
“Michigan Dogman” acrylic on Southern Indiana creek rock.
$100
Wikipedia- the Michigan Dogman was a creature allegedly witnessed in 1887 in Wexford County, Michigan, United States.
#cryptidart #michigandogman #womenwhopaint