“Morning Light” by Melissa Jander.
“Reflections of Spring” by Melissa Jander
“Garden of Blooms” by Melissa Jander
Artist Melissa Jander opened her new art gallery in the charming town of La Conner, Washington, last fall. Nestled between the beautiful Swinomish Channel and the vibrant farmlands of Skagit Valley, La Conner has long been a haven for artists and art lovers alike. She is excited to add her unique voice to this inspiring community.
Artist Statement
“I aim to create art that resonates with the viewer’s emotions through the use of color, shape, and expressive brushwork. The natural beauty surrounding us in the Pacific Northwest is truly inspiring and serves as a constant source of motivation for my work. This inspiration may come from the rugged charm of a rocky coastline and its crashing waves or from a cluster of graceful, luminescent blooms catching sunlight by a window.” — Melissa Jander
Some artists who have significantly influenced my work include Pierre Bonnard, Édouard Vuillard, and Paul Cézanne, as well as contemporary artists like Anne Redpath and Winifred Nicholson. I admire the freedom these artists exhibit in their creations and the emotions they convey. Painting in this manner brings me immense joy, and I feel grateful to share it whenever possible.
Artist Bio
Melissa Jander is an accomplished artist known for her contemporary impressions, such as oil paintings. She has a diverse educational background in technical drawing, architecture, graphic design, and foreign language and literature. Melissa has also received art instruction from art institutions such as the Loveland Academy of Fine Art, the Gage Academy, and the Art Institute of Seattle. Various organizations, including Women Artists of the West, The American Impressionist Society, and Oil Painters of America, have recognized her work. The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival chose Melissa to create the official 35th-anniversary poster. She seeks to stir emotions through shape, color, and expressive brushwork.
Galleries
612 Broadway Street
Seaside, Oregon 97138
503-738-8899
128 S First Street, Suite 4
La Conner, WA 98257
360-592-3819
March 1, 5- 7 pm.
Fairweather House and Gallery
612 Broadway Street
Seaside, Oregon
Opening reception for Setting the Scene, an exhibition focusing on Pacific Northwest artists’ original art.
Featuring textiles by Cicely Gilman, gemstone art by geologist Charisse Mai, pastels by Greta Lindwood, oils by Melissa Jander, and en plein works by Bev Drew Kindley.
Seaside acoustic musician Jason Lambert provides LIVE music.
We are also celebrating our 19th year of telling stories of the exceptional NW artists who have selected Fairweathers to display their work.
- A premier source for stylish, chic, unique furnishings, art, and extraordinary accessories: glass, paintings, photography, wood, stone, and sculpture.
- For nineteen years, we have supported a remarkable fine art collection created by an exceptional group of regional artists, which includes traditional and transitional styles.
- We also display contemporary art like realism, impressionism, and emerging art.
Since 2006
Made by NW Hands ™
